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Re: http://queridafamiliablog.blogspot.com/2009/10/dedicating-danilo.html

Melissa — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:05:19 -0000

You just look WAY too happy about that pie. :-)

Re: http://queridafamiliablog.blogspot.com/2009/10/not-me-monday.html

Melissa — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:10:02 -0000

...and those friends did not thoroughly enjoy the evening playing with your adorable baby! Hee hee hee... :-P

Re: http://queridafamiliablog.blogspot.com/2009/10/losing-battle.html

Melissa — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:30:37 -0000

No ideas, but that is just too cute for words.

Re: http://queridafamiliablog.blogspot.com/2009/11/missys-baby-shower.html

Melissa — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:35:36 -0000

It was wonderful! Thank you so much for all your hard work - it was so awesome and I love and appreciate you so much! :-)

Re: http://queridafamiliablog.blogspot.com/2009/11/im-not-competitive.html

Melissa — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:10:39 -0000

You?? Competitive?? Nah.... ;-)

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/05/fairytale-brownies-giveaway.html

Melissa — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:27:35 -0000

I'd like to try Cream Cheese.

melissapainter[at]gmail[dot]com

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2007/12/princesses-eat-princess-cake.html

Melissa — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 01:55:00 -0000

love your blog!

i caught the spice girls when they played the staples center a few weeks ago. phenomenal show. the fashion was stunning. i agree with you, though -- i really would have liked to see the style reflected in the merchandise. i also had to pass on the overpriced, over-bedazzled t-shirts, haha.

other than that: LOVED the show. <3

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/01/tidbits-january-1st-2007.html

Melissa — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:29:00 -0000

hi noel! i just found the link for your blog hella randomly haha. i just wanted to drop by and say that i really like what you're writing! oh. and i'm going to come to fashion club one of these days haha

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/01/tidbits-renamed-sunday-six-january-13th.html

Melissa — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:51:00 -0000

I'm interning in NYC this summer as well (working as an editorial intern and entertainment reporter @ a magazine) -- and I'm also looking into the Brandon Residence.

Ideally, I'm looking to get housing at NYU or Columbia on scholarship, but incase that doesn't work out, The Brandon seems like a legit choice as well. Maybe I'll see you around! :)

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/01/vivienne-tam-for-mickey-and-minnie.html

Melissa — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:13:00 -0000

You've got to write an essay titled: "Mickey Mouse: My first Kiss!"

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/02/love-is-as-defined-my-parents.html

Melissa — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:43:00 -0000

so well said. for me, it was seeing my parents read out loud to each other from books or the newspaper. it just seemed so sweetly intimate, sharing those passages.

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/02/ring-around-rosy.html

Melissa — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:11:00 -0000

Lula looks great. Have you seen Muteen? Not sure it's amazing these days, but back in 2003/4, I worshipped it.

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/02/editors-letter.html

Melissa — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:53:00 -0000

when i worked at ellegirl i had the chance to interact with robbie myers some, and i can say she's honestly very genuine and kind (something of a rarity among EICs). glad that comes through in her letters--it's real.

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/02/sunday-six-february-17th-2008.html

Melissa — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:51:00 -0000

ooh, let me know if you have questions about vassar. i loved it, loved it, loved it!

(but not as much as i love those london fashion week clothes--violet on the runway, no?). :)

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/02/sunday-six-february-17th-2008.html

Melissa — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:52:00 -0000

Wellesley! <3 :D

By the way, when's the next fashion club meeting? Basketball season finally ended, so I have time.

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/03/sunday-six-march-16th-2008.html

Melissa — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:04:00 -0000

i love sex and the city :) i can't wait for the movie to come out!

Re: The great lipstick challenge

Melissa — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:35:00 -0000

My favorite color is Rasinberry... you should give that a try.

Gracie looks so precious and cute in that last picture!

Re: My Pampered Chef show

Melissa — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:26:00 -0000

PC IS GREAT!!!

Just so you know, Tonya can get in lots of trouble for you linking her Personal website on your blog. Not sure if she knows you have done that or not, so I would let her know so that she can be prepared if the Home Office contacts her! They have people who just search for PC on the web, and they monitor the links on how people get to the website.

You had a great show, isn't all the free stuff fun!!

Re: The Big Read

Melissa — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:29:00 -0000

Wow, I consider myself to be a "reader" but this list made me realize I really have not read many of the classics.

I watched Becoming Jane last night and decided I needed to read Pride and Prejudice.

Re: Love your kid to bits.

Melissa — Thu, 29 May 2008 22:04:00 -0000

Wow, I don't know who Moxie is, but she sounds very lucky to have had such a brilliant Mom.

Do you think I can post, or link on my blog? I want to read this regularly and share with my readers.

Re: I’m jumping on the bandwagon.

Melissa — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:01:00 -0000

I am totally with you... I was trying to stay away from bottle thing. Then my friend came over on Sat and was explaining it to me, and now I feel like I can't honestly keep feeding Maddie out of our Dr. Browns! I went to BRU today and bought 4 more nuby sippy cups. Since they are supposed to be off bottles by 1 year anyhow, I am just going to use those. I did not however know that they were offering refunds on the BPA bottles. I have to check that out. Thanks for the info!

Re: Is there an award for -

Melissa — Tue, 20 May 2008 22:39:00 -0000

I actually don't think YOU caused this. I thought babies wouldn't overeat... so I am sure she would have refused the food if she was full! Don't be so hard on yourself!

Re: Making choices

Melissa — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:49:00 -0000

Aww, I feel for you going through this right now. It is the toughest and easiest decision you will ever make. By that I mean, the decision is really easy... your heart knows exactly what to do. However, that head of ours makes it the hardest thing. We as women work so hard to be everything... and then those darn maternal instincts come out and it is telling us the exact opposite of what we have been telling ourself all these years (during schooling, and the start of our career).

I will say that being home with Maddie has been amazing, and I am so thankful to have been able to do it this far, and hopefully for a few more years. As for the finances... we haven't really felt it yet, and I was sure we would by now. I think things kinda even out, less gas $, less lunch $, less eating out cause I have the energy to cook, etc. You will be amazed how it works out.

A friend of mine said to me, you are not giving up your career- or in your case, your PH.D.- you are just putting it on hold for a while.

Good luck!

Re: Who, me?

Melissa — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:26:00 -0000

I see her getting into that expensive bag you won... or is this the one you bought? lol

Re: (untitled)

Melissa — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:44:00 -0000

Tara! I am sooo sorry! I will put you and Grace in my t&ps;!

Re: Lucky

Melissa — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:40:00 -0000

Ha ha, I like the two colors one... lol, but I ( a new SAHM) would return the one I bought, not fun I know!

Congrats on Winning!

Re: Making a list and checking it twice

Melissa — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:46:00 -0000

Merry Christmas Tara!

Re: Snow day!

Melissa — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:52:00 -0000

How fun. I used to LOVE snow days!!!

We don't get them much anymore... or at least when they are called, they aren't really warranted like they were when I was in school. We used to build snow forts and stuff.

Hope you enjoyed your day with Gracie! Glad you are getting rid of the pests even if you are breaking the rules, and admitting your crime in writing. :)

Re: A lucky girl

Melissa — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:59:00 -0000

Cute pic, and I am jealous she is sitting already!

Re: …but I ate them.

Melissa — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:53:00 -0000

My definition of an eating disorder are those girls who say "Oh my, look at the time! I forgot to eat lunch!" Now, to me it makes perfect sense why you had to finish off those last two. But you made the cardinal mistake. NEVER EVER forget to get rid of the evidence!!! :)

Re: BYOC – bring your own chair

Melissa — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:46:00 -0000

Ha ha, that is funny!! That IS a good sign that you are running out of chairs huh? I know exactly what you mean about this year having new meaning. Last year being pregnant, I thought things were changing..this year, HELLO, my whole view on everything has changed!!!

Re: This isn’t nice, but it’s funny.

Melissa — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:09:00 -0000

Ha Pretty funny. I have never seen the spoof ones. I might have to buy some gifts there too!

Re: The laptop wars

Melissa — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:05:00 -0000

Funny, my husband just said to me the night before last..."you might as well be married to that computer" I wish I had bought a laptop though, then at least I could be out in the living room with him while on it. Oh well.

Re: There’s a reason we call her "Monkey"

Melissa — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:08:00 -0000

SOOO flippin Cute!!!

Re: Choose happiness

Melissa — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:24:00 -0000

Tara, I had to go back anr re-read my comment, and I saw your response. I did mean well, i think deep inside we all know what is for our own situation, and as I said, I don't judge anyone who stays home or works, no matter their reason- even if it isn't because they have to get by. However, for my own situation, where I do not have to work, we could get by (it will be tight), and live at our means instead of above them. Right now our (my DH & I) reason would be to still be able to have the fun stuff. I completely understand, it is not smart to not have benefits!! It sounds like you know what is best for your family, and being able to do that (especially with a job you like) is awesome!!

Oh, and you guys cracked me up about the blog/family etc. It is hard to watch myself sometimes... oh, and also, I have given out my blog address on the BBC boards, and then come to find out someone asks me where I work... and they work at the same company. So do becareful, cause yes it is possible that your boss or anyone else can read these. :)

Hope you had a good weekend!!

Re: On being a working mom

Melissa — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:25:00 -0000

I said this much more eloquently this morning, but I see my comment still has not shown up. Basically I was saying that society drives me crazy for making us think that cool new toys are more important than being home with our babes. I just think if we are this upset about leaving our babies, then we shouldn't leave them. I know some Moms do and they are ok with that, and I do not judge them, but if we are this wrecked by it, we need to rethink where we need to be. :)

Re: http://ourlifewiththeprincess.blogspot.com/2009/11/cut-cut-cut.html

Melissa — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:57:15 -0000

Oh, no!! My blood pressure went up when I read this. But, her new do turned out super cute!

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2008/11/do-you-see-what-etsy.html

Melissa — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0000

Okay. As soon as I get a good paycheck, I am seriously buying those "all you need is love" cards. Because they are adorable!

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2009/01/saving-money-so-hot-right-now.html

Melissa — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:43:00 -0000

I love going to a blog & learning something new.
These tips are awesome. Especially since I'm a poor college kid in every sense of the word- I need all the tips I can get. :)

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2009/01/101-in-1001-yes-me.html

Melissa — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:40:00 -0000

Aw, good luck with all of it! Sometimes highlighting the things you really want to do are exsctly what you need to make them happen.

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2009/06/collection-of-random-happy-things.html

Melissa — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:08:34 -0000

Yay! I'm really happy to hear about your job offers :)

Re: http://brocante-home.blogspot.com/2009/09/waiting.html

Melissa — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:31:53 -0000

Oh, you're such an honest sweet thing. Saying what the rest of us feel, but are too chicken to bring up.

Re: http://brocante-home.blogspot.com/2009/10/emma-bridgewater-for-aga.html

Melissa — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:51:04 -0000

That stove is so adorable, I don't think I can stand it. Thanks for putting a smile on my face this morning. :)

Re: http://brocante-home.blogspot.com/2009/10/all-ones-i-used-to-love.html

Melissa — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:43:04 -0000

It'd have to be 'Victoria', but I do enjoy 'Romantic Homes' when it's more shabby and not so prissy-looking. :) From issue to issue, you never know!

Thanks for asking us. Fun to see who drools over what.

Re: http://brocante-home.blogspot.com/2009/11/halloween-party.html

Melissa — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:34:08 -0000

When all's said and done, your house looked absolutely charming....love it when you share inside/and outside shots. :)

You tickle me!

Re: http://brocante-home.blogspot.com/2009/11/beginners-guide-to-brocantehome.html

Melissa — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:26:49 -0000

I can proudly say that I was one of your first admirers online. :) Oh, and just loaded your Brocante toolbar (not sure what took me so long), and I love it! Thanks sweet girl.

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/05/fancy-fortune-cookie-giveaway-2.html

Melissa — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:02:00 -0000

I'm following on Twitter. Here's my Tweet...http://twitter.com/Lisa4Christ/status/1774587808

melissapainter[at]gmail[dot]com

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/05/fancy-fortune-cookie-giveaway-2.html

Melissa — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:59:00 -0000

I would get The Original™ Vanilla Fortune Cookie for my daughter's upcoming graduation celebration.

melissapainter[at]gmail[dot]com

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/06/beibambini-review-giveaway.html

Melissa — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:17:45 -0000

today's tweet: http://twitter.com/LilahBean/status/2403969970

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/06/beibambini-review-giveaway.html

Melissa — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:36:28 -0000

I love the Mallory in Blue, so cute!

JanuaryWish AT verizon DOT net

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/06/beibambini-review-giveaway.html

Melissa — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:37:59 -0000

Following @funnyjello and @beibambini on Twitter.

tweet: http://twitter.com/LilahBean/status/2389697930 

JanuaryWish AT verizon DOT net

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/06/beibambini-review-giveaway.html

Melissa — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:41:39 -0000

I have your button here:
http://lilahbean.blogspot.com/

JanuaryWishAT verizon DOT net

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/06/beibambini-review-giveaway.html

Melissa — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:43:20 -0000

faved on technorati (JanuaryWish)

JanuaryWish AT verizon DOT net

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/04/chilis-guiltless-grill-giveaway.html

Melissa — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:36:00 -0000

I am a follower on Twitter. Here's my Tweet... http://twitter.com/Lisa4Christ/status/1541583314

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/04/chilis-guiltless-grill-giveaway.html

Melissa — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:34:00 -0000

I'd try the GUILTLESS CEDAR PLANK TILAPIA.

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/03/book-giveaway-carnival-10-amazon.html

Melissa — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:47:00 -0000

Too many favorites to pick just one, but...I adore Count of Monte Cristo since I first read it many years ago.

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/03/book-giveaway-carnival-10-amazon.html

Melissa — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:40:00 -0000

I'm also now a follower!

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/03/book-giveaway-carnival-10-amazon.html

Melissa — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:40:00 -0000

One of my favorite books... The Oval Amulet by Lucy Cullyford Babbitt.

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/05/switchflops-giveaway.html

Melissa — Sun, 17 May 2009 22:53:00 -0000

I like the Taylor Black Wedge and the Niki strap.

melissapainter[at]gmail[dot]com

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/05/switchflops-giveaway.html

Melissa — Sun, 17 May 2009 22:54:00 -0000

Tweet: http://twitter.com/Lisa4Christ/status/1831958461

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/05/fairytale-brownies-giveaway.html

Melissa — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:27:55 -0000

Tweet: http://twitter.com/Lisa4Christ/status/186017887... />
melissapainter[at]gmail[dot]com

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/05/vermont-nut-free-chocolates-giveaway.html

Melissa — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:35:08 -0000

I'd like to try the Mint Creams.

melissapainter[at]gmail[dot]com

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/05/vermont-nut-free-chocolates-giveaway.html

Melissa — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:36:39 -0000

Tweet... http://twitter.com/Lisa4Christ/status/200465504... />
melissapainter[at]gmail[dot]com

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/07/barbar-flat-iron-giveaway.html

Melissa — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:31:56 -0000

I've been dying to get one of these! I'm cursed with frizzy hair I have to straighten every day, I think this would make the job a little easier!
I would love to have the Professional Thermal Brush 65 too.

JanuaryWish at verizon dot net

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/07/barbar-flat-iron-giveaway.html

Melissa — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:07:59 -0000

Tweet....http://twitter.com/Lisa4Christ/status/2877424997
LafitteLady at gmail.com

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/07/barbar-flat-iron-giveaway.html

Melissa — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:06:57 -0000

I like the Barbar Italy 3800 Ionic Charger Blow Dryer.
LafitteLady at gmail.com

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/07/chicbuds-review-giveaway.html

Melissa — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:20:52 -0000

Tweet...http://twitter.com/Lisa4Christ/status/2701416003
LafitteLady[at]gmail.com

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/07/chicbuds-review-giveaway.html

Melissa — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:20:07 -0000

My favorite are the Limited Edition
Gal to Gal chicBuds Earphones (White with pink ribbon).
LafitteLady[at]gmail.com

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2009/09/you-wanna-fight-about-it.html

Melissa — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:16:27 -0000

I love the fact that you put this out there for all of us to read. It's so true- people start to think that there's something wrong with their relationship if they ever argue. It's great to see someone who obviously has a strong marriage open up & admit to the fact that even though it is strong and happy, that doesn't mean it's always perfect.
Great post!

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2009/09/life-is-good-repeat-as-needed.html

Melissa — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:40:03 -0000

I'm doing the same thing as you- coming up with a mantra to make the day a bit better that I can repeat to myself. I also try to make my car time a time to look forward to- by playing only my favorite relaxing (or loud, dancy) music and having my latte. It turns my frustratingly long commute into a decompress time instead of something to dread.

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2009/09/life-without-tv-or-how-mike-made-us.html

Melissa — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:22:49 -0000

I'm actually really glad I got to read this today, because my boyfriend & I are canceling our cable in the next week or so. We realized how much time it's taking up and how much extra money we spend on it, it's not worth it anymore. I'm glad I got a sneak peek into what life will be like without!

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2009/09/you-may-say-im-dreamer.html

Melissa — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:31:00 -0000

I love that tiny piece of rebellion. I think so many of us are doing what we feel we need to do, and working towards doing what we really want to do. The little piercing is a nice reminder that while your trudging through, there's something good (and worthwhile) waiting for you.

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2009/09/welcome-change-of-plans-for-my-sunday.html

Melissa — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:30:16 -0000

Aw, that's a really adorable picture.
Glad you got to be a part of something so amazing :)

Re: http://ourlittleapartment.blogspot.com/2009/10/wanted-work-life-balance.html

Melissa — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:32:38 -0000

Ugh, I'm with you. I have a full time job & I go to school full time and I feel like I'm not having a life outside of it all. I think my main goal is figuring out what kind of career I can have post- graduation that will leave me with enough of a life outside of it. Isn't that what we ALL need?
Hang in there!

Re: Dragostea din tei

Melissa — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 18:59:43 -0000

hola a todos soy de argentina y quisiera saber si alguien sabe donde puedo conseguir su videoclip y paginas de arsenium

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2008/09/in-seclusion.html

Melissa — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:20:00 -0000

I came upon your blog and enjoyed your writing.....loved the moonwalking bear example of missing what you are not looking for.....I love your its all good attitude. You have encouraged me this day.
Melissa
www.melissasalomon.com

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2008/09/chaos.html

Melissa — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:06:00 -0000

What a great post! I always feel bad for the person on the other end of the phone when my kids will inevitably interrupt or I'll need to referee something. Maybe now I'll feel less bad for them! :o)

I'm not sure how I stumbled on your blog, but I'm glad I did. You are so positive and lovely! You have great insights, thank you for sharing.

I've recently been going through some health issues and feeling a lot of self pity and fear, you really helped me to see things in another way.

Thank you!

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2008/10/i-have-no-filter.html

Melissa — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:14:00 -0000

Oh that is so funny!

Great way to tell the story too- I didn't even see that ending coming! :o)

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2008/11/be-intentional.html

Melissa — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:10:00 -0000

Great post- thank you!

Have you ever read The Four Agreements? A lot of the things in there remind me of your messages.

I love making the connection and seeing something I read about at work in someones life. It really drives the point home!

Thanks again,
Melissa

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2008/11/i-miss-caffeine.html

Melissa — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:07:00 -0000

Ha- that picture is too funny!

You know, I'm not a coffee drinker either, but today I couldn't resist stopping at starbucks for a Passion Iced Tea lemonade. Doh- They still got my money! :)

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-soapbox.html

Melissa — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:40:00 -0000

Well said! When I cried to my therapist about feeling so alone she told me I needed to find an ally. I realized that I was too afraid to seek one out. Navigating the medical world is intimidating. I realize and agree that I really do need one though so I just have to dig deep for some strength and dial the phone. Just one good doctor would be great!

Thank you for putting this out there- as always you have an amazing ability to articulate what you and other's are going through.

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2008/11/thanks.html

Melissa — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:55:00 -0000

I hope that you will be feeling better soon!

gentle ((hugs))

Melissa

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2008/12/savor-your-moments.html

Melissa — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:29:00 -0000

What a great reminder!

I completely agree with Vicky, above, you really do live your gratitude every day! You are very inspiring.

Thank you!

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2008/12/merry-christmas-to-all.html

Melissa — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:07:00 -0000

So Cute! I hope that you had a wonderful day!

Melissa

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/01/santa-has-gone-to-dogs.html

Melissa — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:50:00 -0000

He is so cute! Those outfits are perfect and I love his expression in the first picture.

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/01/little-curl.html

Melissa — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:39:00 -0000

Sara, you are beautiful- inside and out! It's nice to see you!

I love your curls!

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/01/i-succumbed.html

Melissa — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:57:00 -0000

I was a bit late to the FB scene- I was resisting because I was afraid to get sucked in... I had every right to be afraid- I'm hooked!

:o)

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/01/compassion.html

Melissa — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:07:00 -0000

This is great!

The school my children attend sponsors 2 children through compassion international. Some of the funds that we raise as a school pay for the sponsorship. It's been such a wonderful experience for the kids to be involved in. The students write letters to the sponsored children. The letters that are received are then posted to our Friday school letter for all to read.

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/01/chocolate.html

Melissa — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:13:00 -0000

Yum- those brownies look fantastic!

And that name... Clarita Culpepper- I love it! When I saw it I instantly thought that was a name to make a person smile. It made me!

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/01/flashback-friday-uni-and-super-bowl.html

Melissa — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:48:00 -0000

Random. I loved watching Kurt Warner as an Iowa Barnstormer of the Arena Football League.

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/02/hdg-can-i-borrow-scissors.html

Melissa — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:52:00 -0000

I am going to savor my children today. I need to remember how blessed I am to stay home with them, with the Economy in the state that it is in. I am still able to stay home and enjoy them, teach them, watch them grow & learn. I need to savor that more and more each day.
:)

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/04/hdg-its-all-in-tone.html

Melissa — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:59:00 -0000

Thank you for the gentle reminder. You are an amazing inspiration. I

Re: The price of atheism - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Melissa — Mon, 21 May 2007 06:56:00 -0000

Unblinded: "I see a father that is ridiculously rude and insensitive to his daughter during that interview."

Of course you will see it that way! You have a biased religious agenda in saying that, because your indoctrinated mind compels you to make demeaning remarks about someone else’s character, simply because they lack a belief in your faith.

Anyone, that you have deemed "despised" and "less than" your special people of faith, are going to get this type of unworthy accusation. You are seeing the world through religious colored glasses, and it distorts your perception of reality.

Instead, why not see a Dad that is stressed out from having his daughter exiled from her PUBLIC SCHOOL. The Smallkowski family has had to deal with discrimination and prejudice, because of people who advocate the same things YOU do! Why is it so hard for so many Christians to be positive and accepting of others who are different than they? Leave people alone already. If they want what the faith you got, they will come to you. You don’t need to go after people like this.

Why must you invade this thread with your discontent and drivel? We already know what you will say...before you say it. The bible is your operating program. We get it!
Round of applause and cheers! Hooray for you, now can you please stop trying to beat us over the head with "your truth"?

Religious zealots and evangelical fundamentalist are trying to force their unfounded beliefs onto the minority, even though we are protected by a Bill Of Rights from ever having to assimilate to, or be ruled by, the wishful thinking religious majority.

You keep your prayers out of my school and I will keep my thoughts out of your church.
What Nicole experienced would not happen in my children's school. Jesus allegedly said “pray as if you were in a closet.” (Why do atheists usually have to teach Christians about their own faith and proper biblical practices, accordingly?)

How would you feel, if the Muslim kids wanted to start kneeling in prayer, before and after games in any school in America.

What if YOUR kids were made to sit out? Be a real person would ya?
Imagine how that would make you feel as a Dad. Your kids are made to feel inferior and unaccepted, forced from their school, under constant ridicule from little inconsiderate religioius supremacists that are raised by intolerant evangelical fundamentalists...like yourself.

Shame on you for supporting this nonsense, by repeating that same display of intolerance that basketball team demonstrated on the video.

Unblinded:"They shouldn’t be judging her and discriminating against her because of her upbringing or her atheism.

See...there you go again with your arrogant assumptions and, yet again, you must demonize atheists because you think it makes YOUR faith look better.

Her upbringing (of which you no NOTHING about!) is not the topic of this discussion. Please, stop hijacking conversations on these boards in order to pick at people who deemed your beliefs acient fantasy.

Why are you doing this? Do get enjoyment out of it? Does it help you deal with your own doubts? Evangelical in need of…reassurance.

Why does it bother you that we lack beliefs in all man made god concepts like Zeus and Jesus or any other that ever been invented by enslaved ancient civilizations under the rule of opium smoking despots.

We are born with no religious beliefs; until someone instructs us differently.

Stop assuming you are right about it all, and we are all wrong. You are neither omnipotent nor divine.

Don’t you have some other website to go to, one that caters to your cultish religious needs? Why do you come here to meddle in the lives of people you do not have any intention of getting to know or give yourself an honest opportunity to learn from?

What you are doing is called religious bullying.
No one here is buying what you believe you are selling.

Unblinded:"I also see the sickness of atheism being manifested with the anonymous post stating “nicole is hot, she will do well”

Please notice that it's posted by an anonymous person. That should say it all. No regular poster who uses their name and has credibility on here would ever say such a thing.

My guess? It is probably and more than likely, a fundamentalist in anony disguise, posting up some nasty slogan, in order to "poison" the conversation against people like myself and Nicole, just so special needs people like you can have your faith fluffed as you continually make extraordinary claims about manifestations.

You are just *~* absurd. Sickness of atheism...and your pathetically large ego is not natural.

Unblinded said: "If these people were truly living in the Truth, they would recognize that the only way to evangelize is with love."

Do you have any facts to back that up? (Please refrain from quoting the man made Bible.) It is of no use in supporting your current modified belief system.

Living Truth Evangelist, now that is an oxymoron. Laughable even.
BTW: Your invasive and rude comments on here do not adhere to what you spoke of up there. Which is it? Love them, or spite them?

Love was certainly not the feeling I got from your post and is not found to hiding behind your evangelical "condemn them" and “God despises them” beliefs.

Unblinded:"Melissa, with regards to this statement:
“Atheists usually are happy and thoughtful people”
Are you basing this on some particular study? “

No. I don't need a study, nor does one need to be provided to you. This is my observation of most atheists I know. We are a relatively small group of folks.
As loving and mindful parent, I try to teach my kids to embrace change as it happens, and to be open to finding the good in people. I am happy and I am an atheist. Does that count for anything?

We are regular people, who believe in love and family and we try to care for each other the best ways we know how. I refuse to live by, or advocate a demeaning concept like hell or the nonsense of a cosmic babysitter, just to sustain dark aged beliefs.

Any one group can fall into a study to measure their happiness. Atheists have meaningful lives, despite your need to think otherwise.

I know I get tired of religious fundys messing with people, threatening them with their irrational beliefs, interfering with people's personal lives, intruding on our government and invading our public squares. They do ALL of this, in their feeble attempts to build a theocracy on top of our democratic republic.

Casting people out, as you are attempting to do right now on this thread, you nice loving Evangelical Christian You.

Unbelievable:"Indeed, Christ detests atheism but you cannot heal any of God's lost children with hatred. Our best chance at reaching them is with love and prayers."

Well, here's you're sign fundys!
Please, refrain from making rhetorical and subjective statements like this.

Do you want us to dance for you and recite: oh Unblinded, your beliefs are so superior! Will that make you feel better? You act like you need a lot of appeasement... Kind of like the megalomaniac God in the Bible. You certainly appear to be acting in his "tortured" image.

Un, you look desperate in your dire need to convince people that your Truth is the only way to be a productive and healthy person. You try to go on and on about how atheism is despised by your special invisible GodMan. Okay, so he detests atheism.

Do you want a brownie for trivializing our existence?
Now what?

Go ahead. Say it. Pray for it. You advocate: Assimilate or burn in torturous anguish forever and ever at the hand of my imaginary master of twisted love and messed up mercy.

Well, go ahead...do it now! Pray that Nicole finds your supremacy cult appealing enough to trade in her own family identity, and their integrity as individuals, just to assimilate to your "ditto that" Christ is Greek dogma.

The bible promises that a True Christian will be able to ask for ANY THING and have those wishes fulfilled immediately, as in magically come to fruition.

Reveal YOUR truth Unblinded. Do you have the powers of a True Christian? Show us the magical fruits of your connection to the divine supernatural Godman and we shall flock to your side, you holier than thou religious supremacist.

Got any proof of your True Christian skills and beliefs?

I can answer for you. No you do not. Because, NO ONE on Earth can do this, guess there are no TRUE Christians.

I have investigated this myself. Pray for my friend Marc to have his legs grow back, as they were blown off by an IED in Iraq. He has been praying for months, and his family started the only evangelical church in their town.

Marc is getting prosthetics made, and has yet to walk in them. He has to build up his upper leg muscles to use them correctly. Science did what Faith could not.

Guess those primitive authors of the bible must have got their divine ESP signal mixed up that day, as the "ask and ye shall receive" quote must have been confused with the voice of peasant slaves serving up wine and bread to their religious priests and masters.

Unblindable: "Please fellow Christians, let us all endeavor to live by reflecting the love and peace that Christ gives us! Hatred of any degree will do nothing to reveal the Truth."

Oh, good grief. Christ gives you nothing of this sort. Your cognitive dissonance and egotistical beliefs do all of that for you. It is self centered and makes you feel exceptional.
You are special and we all suck. You have Christ and we are lost. This trivial mantra serves your own needy purposes, not ours.

And as far as the word Christ:

Christ is the English term for the Greek word Χριστός (Christós), which literally means "The Anointed One". The Hebrew word for Christ is מָשִׁיחַ (Mašíaḥ), usually transliterated Messiah.

The word is often misunderstood to be the surname of Jesus due to the numerous mentions of Jesus Christ in the Christian Bible. The word is in fact a title, hence its common reciprocal use Christ Jesus, meaning The Anointed One, Jesus. Followers of Jesus became known as Christians because they believed that Jesus was the Christ, or Messiah, prophesied about in the Tanakh (which Christians term the Old Testament).

The majorities of Jews rejects this claim and are still waiting for the Christ to come (see Jewish Messiah). Most Christians now wait for the Second Coming of Christ when they believe he will fulfill the rest of the Messianic prophecy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ

Yeah, be original. Actually live by your words up there, and stop sticking your crucifix where it does not belong. You have an air about you that is unkind and unloving to atheist and ex-Christians in general, so please, practice what you preach.

As for your need to spread the news about your Gods intolerance and hatred for those not of his superior desire to have his pick of our human crop, keep it contained to your church and closet.

You Unblinded, have the same chances as me, the atheist to all gods, of having to explain your atheism to Allah.

Maybe, your GodMan can have a cosmic battle with their GodMan and see who gets to declare themselves the super cosmic sized supremacy cult.

And, let us all endeavor to live by; first being honest with ourselves and each other.

That is how we solve problems.

Unblinded, live and let live.
Try it sometime

Once again, OUR small piece of public cyberspace is under fire from the fundys. Don't you already have enough public places under attack?

Re: Join the RALLY FOR REASON - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Melissa — Wed, 23 May 2007 13:38:00 -0000

I am excited about going to this rally, just to provide a visible voice in opposition to the pseudo-science they have invented.
They sould advertise that this is a Museum of Christian Myth.

Even though there are over 55+ creation stories (or more) from all over the world, you would think a creation museum would present all of these stories as possibilities, as evidence for creationism. But, no.

This "OmniMyth" museum presents only MAN MADE Hollywood Magic scenery to portray the Christian creation story in Genesis.

They have no artifacts or fossils for examination, just man made dioramas where children are happily playing alongside the dinosaurs. 5,000 years ago.

No amount of belief, makes something a fact. ~J. McCabe

AIG has a biased and very well funded theistic agenda: Create conflict in America's Elementary Classroms.

Science Education or
Creation Mis-information.

They WANT this battle of idea's to take place in a public elementary school near you! (Don't they have enough private schools for this?)

I would enjoy meeting some of the people from here in person. Come out and have fun for the day, listen to music, peacefully wave hi to the on-lookers, all while supporting a pro-science and reason stance for education.

We will also do a presentation in honor of our soldiers for Memorial Day. I think there will be some of them there too!

Come on out to the Bluegrass state, for Reason sake!

Re: Join the RALLY FOR REASON - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Melissa — Wed, 23 May 2007 17:21:00 -0000

Revised comment to my above post:

I should have stated that creationist's are attempting to instigate conflict in America's public classrooms, K-12.

Creationist use what are called
"Wedge" tactics, where they focus on attacking the undetermined areas of science, which have yet to be discovered or fully explained. (Fossil gaps, even though there is a plethora of transitional fossils that have been discovered!) The creationist thinks this gives them the opportunity to say; if they don't know this, then we must dismiss ALL the evidence, which upholds all areas of evolutionary science and thier working theories.

One of the Pillars of Creationism is to teach that evolution is theory in crisis. Thus, giving them the opportunity to try to insert their unscientific answers with their creationsim / I.D. fringe idea's born out of mythology and dogma.

Re: http://thegreatplainsobserver.blogspot.com/2009/06/fundamentalist-muslim-sex-advice.html

Melissa — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:58:00 -0000

I happen to be a Muslim woman, and women are not 2nd class citizens in Islam. But what makes other people think that is people who claim to be following Islam when they're not.

Please, I do not have to obey my husband's every demand or be subjected to severe punishment. And he would never try to pull that with me.
How many men who are NOT Muslim beat their wives and abuse them? Too many.

And no I don't see a problem with a practicing Muslim woman writing a book like this, (does she need to dress like a hooker to give sex advice?) I haven't read it, didn't know about it before I came across this here, so I don't know what it says but I'm pretty sure it doesn't say do what our husband wants or he'll beat you.

Re: http://mommyisinthebathroom.blogspot.com/2009/10/this-is-pretty-annoying.html

Melissa — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:50:30 -0000

ha. i posted about rapist polanski as well. and i think its disgusting we dont take care of our sick and dying cohabitants. i never thought about that. but dont you worry, im sure seacrest & co will send MILLIONS to 3rd world countries..

Re: http://mommyisinthebathroom.blogspot.com/2009/10/did-you-love-fairy-tales-and-princesses.html

Melissa — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:44:18 -0000

Hey Eliza (or should I say Uma *wink wink*),

So glad you dropped by! Can you set your blogger up so I can reply to your comments?

I mean, if you're going to subliminly promote your movie for free on my blog, I'd like to be able to at least discuss how awesome it is being a famous mommy.

That is why you commented, right? You wouldn't just use me to get other mommies over to your blog to promote your upcoming movie would you?

Not Uma! I mean Eliza *wink Wink*

Re: http://mommyisinthebathroom.blogspot.com/2009/10/blerapy-anony-musings-by-bloggers-world.html

Melissa — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:12:11 -0000

That is embarrassing! Especially since it was your FIL!!! Oh the rabbit. Every woman should own one

Re: M'kay

Melissa — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:09:29 -0000

My daughter just scolded me at Winco in front of two bitties not to cuss. Man was I pissed.

Re: http://mommyisinthebathroom.blogspot.com/2009/10/meme-monday-tales-from-darkside.html

Melissa — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:23:03 -0000

Yuck... that second think looks like a giant animal fetus or something like that

Re: http://prairie-mama.blogspot.com/2008/11/international-babywearing-week.html

Melissa — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:57:00 -0000

What sweet pictures!

Re: http://prairie-mama.blogspot.com/2009/07/calling-all-lurkers.html

Melissa — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:37:57 -0000

I love you my sis!!!!

Re: http://dedoodleblog1.blogspot.com/2009/05/typography.html

Melissa — Fri, 08 May 2009 10:13:00 -0000

@___________@ SO NICEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Re: http://dedoodleblog1.blogspot.com/2009/06/adam-lambert-just-leave-his-business.html

Melissa — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:15:16 -0000

I don't watch american idol and i have no idea who this guy is, but I agree with you. So what if he's gay =.=

lol

Re: PMA Celebrates Thanksgiving Too! Viewer Discretion Advised

Melissa — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:36:48 -0000

I love She & Him! "Sentimental Heart" is so sweet.

I am thankful for Luis and PMA and all the music they let me discover!

Re: Is Like.com really “killing” social search? Not yet

Melissa — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:24:11 -0000

Hi,

How come the traffic is so cheap at this site? http://www.megaadonline.com, does that work?

Melissa
Blogger

Melissa

Re: What I’m reading now…

Melissa — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 18:08:48 -0000

I haven't gotten around to reading it, either. However, we might want to consider setting up a book club in San Diego? It might be helpful to get together and discuss the content in each chapters. I might be busy this fall, but I know several people who might be interested in joining the book club. Let me know if you would like to start one up.

Re: Sus à Steevy le Boulet !

Melissa — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 06:22:34 -0000

Prom,
Il faut quand même avouer que Stéphane Pocrin et Gérard Miller ont une autre crédibilité que Steevy quand ils se mettent à débattre politique... pas besoin de m'étendre la-dessus ;o)
Mais justement, puisqu'il s'agit d'une émission de divertissement, la présence du Sieur Boulay est tout à fait justifiée! A chaque fois qu'il l'ouvre, je me marre. Mission accomplie, Monsieur Ruquier!

Allez les gars, soyez beaux joueurs et relâchez Bourriquet!

Re: New Kanye West – Heartless (Rick Ross Remix) / Livinâ€™ A Movie

Melissa — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:10:26 -0000

Haha, I was chuckling while reading this post the whole time. I love the way you somehow introduced these two songs into the post. So random.

Re: Oprah Brings It! "I AM NOT A TRAITOR" (video)

Melissa — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:17:00 -0000

Update: The Hillary Clinton campaign is now in the process of pushing deceptive "push-polls" in California and possibly in other states.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/02/breaking-news-p.html

Yet more BS coming out of the campaign of Hillary KKKlinton and the KKKlintons in general.

Let's see, up to now, the KKKlintons have engaged: voter suppression (Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada), false directions given to voters, attempts to rig and hack voting machines in South Carolina, push-polling and of course, a persistent campaign of race-baiting against Obama.

I'm telling you, if Hillary gets nominated after basically outdoing Strom Thurmond in the department of utter despicability, there's no way that I or any other African-American would vote for her. If any AA were to still support her, we might as well just strap the chains back on ourselves and bow to the Massa at the plantation, cuz we'd be making ourselves slaves again.

Cuz if the KKKlintons were to get a pass for this horrendous tactics, then it means that any Black or Latino candidate in the future would get hit by the same-- open season on minority candidates, courtesy of the Clintons.

If Hillary's on the ticket-- and no, I don't care if she were to pick Obama for the #2 spot, after all nuthin' like the massa's wife having a nice black face on the ticket in subordinate position-- then we're not voting for her. Ever. We're staying home, or we're voting for a third-party like Cynthia McKinney or Ralph Nader, or we're writing in a name. Or, we're voting for John McCain-- a lot of people are. In fact, if Hillary's on the Democratic ticket, this would probably be the first election since the 1920's when a Republican gets more of the Black vote than a Democrat.

Re: Jeremiah Wright On BIll Moyers

Melissa — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:06:00 -0000

OMG!!! You people are too much. Truthseeker, He was stating that he is also going to go after Obama because he is hard on all POLITICANS and GOVERNMENT.

I'm reading this thread and I think that people are missing understanding him.

I am an Obama supporter but this whole nobody dare look at Obama or we are all going to blow up mentality cannot work.

Re: Jeremiah Wright On BIll Moyers

Melissa — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:09:00 -0000

Jealous!!!

Truthseeker, I agree that Smiley was being a hater but please stop. This doesnt help anything.

Re: Jeremiah Wright On BIll Moyers

Melissa — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:56:00 -0000

Truthseeker and Craig:

You do not know my minister. He has said wonderful things about Obama. He even said last night that he supported him in saying "Yes We Can".

He answered the questions so that he can clarify what he was trying to say.

I was so hurt when my church came under attack. He and the congregation have alright to fight back at the media.

He repeated what he says a lot. The whole thing about Obama being a politican. Wright is a man who is critical about all politicans and government. I put my head down when he repeated it because I know that he is a very outspoken man but the media will use it. It sounded like it was not in Obama's favor.

I think people fail to undertstand that the man has a life outside of Barack. He is well-known. He has been invited to speak nationwide for years. He has a church of about 8,000. It took it from 80 to 8000. He has built ministries and helped the community. The media is digging and Barack supporters are jumping on anyone that passes close to Barack. Wow.

I support Barack 100% but he is not as progressive as he used to be before he hit the national stage.

P.S. RhondaCoca, you are right about the FBI. Who told you that? Our church has been outspoken when it comes to the government and world issues. Being a strong black church puts us in the spotlight like it has so many other black churches and organizations. It happened a while back. They for years have been successful in shuting people up.

Re: The Obamas Leave Trinity

Melissa — Sat, 31 May 2008 20:56:00 -0000

"That doesn't mean he won't go back after he's elected."

He's not invited. He better not walk back in. Not in my church.

Re: The Obamas Leave Trinity

Melissa — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:31:00 -0000

Pamela-

Duh...people please stop with that. Black people have never had their interests represented yet when we ask...we are being selfish. People can speak on a blog if they want!! We dont all have to shut up and be muzzled. Nobody is asking whites to compromise. We are on a blog expressing our frustrations. You will have to not be of this world to not know that Barack is running for President of the U.S.

My church's reputation is destroyed due to the way in which the media represented it. Whatever Barack has to say does not matter at this point. He is not a member anymore.

I have known Barack before anyone in here. I have known him since 1997. He is not the progressive he used to be. He is much different now. While I support him. I am careful and critical as I am with any politican. Why should we not be critical...because he is black? We should just nod.

Sorry not here.

People are sitting on the internet discussing my church. A church that they have never, ever been to in their lives!!!

Obama should have been in front of the story rather than behind it. Please put the blame where it belongs. Don't get mad at those who don't feel that they should just sit and nod. You are yet to know that black politicans have rarely properly represented their people. Look at the CBC. I have all right to agree and disagree with Barack. He better not turn into Harolf Ford Jr.

Re: The Obamas Leave Trinity

Melissa — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:06:00 -0000

Yes its Christian like. W

Why would he want to get photographed in the church with all the "racists".

Michelle-

Sweetie, what are you saying?

Anyway.

Justice58-

Pfleger used her as an example of white privilege in our discussion on race. We are comfortable in our church and its like a family. We are not use to the scrutiny and its difficult for such outspoken people. Fr. Pfleger and Dr. Wright are very outspoken people. They are not trying to sabotage Obama. Like everyone else, they are very emotional about this election. However unlike everybody else, they are not allowed that freedom. This country is unfortunate. People should be free in their church.

I don't mind that Obama left. I am sick of the scrutiny. There are strangers in my church who look suspicious. We needed security at one point. We have media outside. I mean who wants that.

Re: The Obamas Leave Trinity

Melissa — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:14:00 -0000

"instead of going on the Jeremiah Wright Press Tour talking about black kids climb up over tables and that's how they learn"

Wow...what distortion!!!! You know that that was not his message but yall are trying to be stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If half of you people knew what they man did for people and the amount of people that he inspired....you would not be talking so much SHIT!!!!

Obama uses so many of the man's phrases. I sit in the man's church...I know this. Yet you people sit here and talk about Wright as if he is so foreign. If Wright was so horrible then Obama should have never joined. He should have left year ago. You are looking for anything, anything...wow.

I am so done with you people.

Re: The Obamas Leave Trinity

Melissa — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:18:00 -0000

Let me remind some of you or inform some of you that Wright has been speaking in front of the NAACP for years!! years!! He was invited months and months ago. He was also at the National Press Club last year. Hmmm... tour my ass.

He is always being asked to speak places nationally. He knows a lot of people and is very respected. He did not get invited places all of a sudden because of Barack. You have it backwards.

Re: The Obamas Leave Trinity

Melissa — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:27:00 -0000

"Just so hurt Barack had to give up his church. That takes a very emotional toll on any believer!"

Do you know how hurt Wright has been? He was hurt last year when Obama disinvited him. However he knew why it happened. He was hurt when people were distorting him and his character. He was hurt when he saw quick sound bytes being circulated with people labelling him a "racist", "Anti-American", "seperatist", "wackadoodle", "hatemonger". People were saying things about him when they did not even know him, what he did for his community, what his church meant and stood for....they destroyed a 36 year career. Thats not right. Meanwhile, you have Obama dismissing him as a "crazy uncle" who is lost in time. I could see the weariness in him. I could see that it took a toll.

He went to the National Press Club to try and introduce people to who he really was. He tried to use comedy to make light of things. He delivered an interesting speech about the black church tradition so people could have context. It obviously did not go over well. He never had bad intentions. He always says wonderful things about Barack.

Lets be serious.

Re: The Obamas Leave Trinity

Melissa — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:30:00 -0000

You people are talking about a man you dont know. I will correct you when you are inaccurate. Some of you are basising you assertions off of the media. I am correcting you.

Re: The Obamas Leave Trinity

Melissa — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:36:00 -0000

Town-

"And there was no sense in him whatsoever talking about black kids climbing up over tables and that's why they learn differently. If Rev. Wright doesn't want to be criticized for saying dumb shit like that then he needs to stay his ass in Trinity Church and off of CNN."

He was refering to a book written by a black sociologist. I remember her last name being Hale. I have read it before. However I forgot the name and her full name. He never said that black kids climb up on desks and that how they learn. I despise that because he was not saying that.

Re: Boyce Watkins Nails It

Melissa — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:20:00 -0000

Erik Rush is an Uncle Ruckus!! I want to rip his head off.

He is the one who brought this all to the forefront with the help of ignorant and arrogant whites.

Re: Clyburn throws support to Obama

Melissa — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:25:00 -0000

"Too bad for Father Pfleger."

Tell that to the congregation who depends on him for spritual support. All the young people whose lives he works effortlessly to improve.

I will suggest that the church do a walk out.

Re: Clyburn throws support to Obama

Melissa — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:15:00 -0000

Craig-

No, No, No.

1. He was at Trinity during the discussion on Race. It was a Saturday and he was invited.

2. How many times have the people on this here blog uttered the same thing as Pfleger, same thing but he is wrong?

3. Why didn't the Catholic church stretch all this muscle when it came to protecting the innocence and chastity of molested children, young men and women.

4. He got busted, he was intruded on cause the media has no place in the church, they need to stop stalking the church.

5. Have anybody heard of the SOCIAL GOSPEL, can we be serious. It just shows how much people dont know about their own church traditions. Black churches have especially been preaching the social gospel in churches for what 200 years as a response to what has gone on in this country. Are you joking?

If this country has a problem with the social gospel then they need to get rid of the Christian Right, period.

Listen the inability for people to put the media in check for their distortion and double standards is so disgusting. Let them get away with it and they will do it again as they usually do!!

Yea punish the people who help their communities.

Re: Friday Open Thread…..yeah, it’s Friday

Melissa — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:21:00 -0000

Christopher Chambers-

You reap what you sow?? Really...so we are going to judge people based on what is seen in the media?

The media and popular culture have been producing negative images of African Americans for a century. Many if not the majority are against it yet it continues. So we reaped what we sowed for the past century is that what you are telling me?

I noticed from your comments that you like to equate the entire african american community and experienced with hip hop, TV shows, youth culture...

If you have an issue with black people and yourself thenso let it be.

However I will tell you that no group of people would be okay with one drawing up stereotypes and thinking its okay based on TV.

Smart.

Re: Joint Crabby McCrab And Flava Flav Awards

Melissa — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:30:00 -0000

This so called Ph.D surveyed 5 men-really let me take a guess.
Quincy Jones, Terence Howard, Polow da Don, O.J. Simpson and Wesley Snipes. Okay, nothing to see here.

You know this topic is really tired and all hype. Its unfortuante that it must still be spewed from all directions.

"Also has anyone ever notice that in television blacks always have troubles in relationships? Feeding into the hype."

Yes, the media shapes perception. They often show dysfunctional black couples however when the same black male character dates another race, he is loving, compassionate and ready to get married. An actor from ER once spoke about it and it can easily be seen in countless shows and even movies.

I remember when I had to cancel my sister2sister and Honey subscriptions a while back because every front cover and main article was trying to make black women paranoid (white women are taking all the good black men), depressed (you will be alone) and insecure (you are dysfunctional and undesirable).

Look at the crap they are trying to do to Barack and Michelle.

No Thank You, its propaganda. I am happily married. My husband has taken lead as the breadwinner because he brings home the bread. Now if I had to bring home the bread, it would be a different story.

Re: Barack Obama’s Speech on Father’s Day

Melissa — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:15:00 -0000

lamh,

Duh, its not new and blacks talk about it despite public opinion, we have addressed issues of black manhood and fatherhood however if you know anything about respectablitiy then you would know that you dont do things like this on a national stage unless you want to make a point. You dont scold your own in public. And dont tell me that he was in a black church because he knew damn well that it would be on television. He is running for president.

As I said before on this blog, I attended Obama's former church (Trinity United Church of Christ, the name of the church before Obama got famous). We talked about black fatherhood and manhood in a way that is celebatory. We praised those who do the right thing. On Father's Day, we make them stand up and clap for them like they do in other churches! We do the same thing on Mother's Day! Wright used to deliver sermons about the power of the strong black family to overcome obstacles.Moss has also delivered similar. However this was different. This did not sit right with me. Some of his choice of words were offensive.

When I was an infant my father walked out after losing his job. The pain of not having a job was too much. My parents were not married. It was the seventies and times were tough. A lot of that happened back then! He returned when I was 6 and my brothers: 8, 10 & 11. My sister was 8. He went to his grave regreting those years that he missed. He made them up in our book because he was there for us for the majority of our lives. He did so much for us and we have so many wonderful memories. However, he never saw it that way. He still felt guilty about the time he missed. He was a good man and a good father. He died of pancreatic cancer in 2005. I miss him dearly.

I had a wonderful father's day with my husband, three brothers and my sister's husband. Four good black fathers who according to public opinion do not exist. We laughed, talked, went out for seafood and remembered pops.

Re: OhGizmo! » Archive » Virgin Mobile USA Launches Kyocera Wild Card Phone

Melissa — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:46:26 -0000

dis fone looks so cool ima get 1 4 ma bday but is it big?? n does it let u go on myspace??? plz help thnx =)

Re: OhGizmo! » Archive » The Solo - Portable Infrared Sauna For One

Melissa — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:32:12 -0000

I've tried one of these things before at the doctor's office that I use to work in and let me tell you...I LOVED IT! It was so relaxing yet at the same time benificial to my health and also helped with weight loss. If you are thinking about getting one of these...you will not be disappointed.

Re: Woman Experiences 19 Hour Rape and Torture

Melissa — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:01:30 -0000

If this attacker is ever caught, you have to wonder if the victim will still ever get the full justice she deserves; the law is so slow in moving criminals through the system. Let's hope the vicious fool is caught.

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/03/insomniatic-cupcakeholic.html

Melissa — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:16:00 -0000

Amazing SAT score. 800 CR... jeez..

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/03/sunday-six-march-23rd-2008.html

Melissa — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:36:00 -0000

Will you be touring The Brandon next week when you visit NYC? Let me know how it goes.

Like you, I'm from California and I'll be living in NYC this summer [interning at an entertainment news outlet]. I've narrowed down my housing choices to The Brandon or The Webster [midtown] -- but I won't be able to tour either before I head out there in late May. Leaning towards The Brandon, because my internship is also on the Upper West Side. Either way, I'd love any advice you could pass along!

[PS - Big fan of your blog! Lets grab coffee or something this summer. :)]

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/03/sunday-six-march-23rd-2008.html

Melissa — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:37:00 -0000

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/06/intern-party.html

Melissa — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:51:00 -0000

me. :) [along with my friend who's also interning at seventeen, but he started a week or two ago. i'll introduce you guys!] see you tomorow!

Re: http://www.misscouturable.com/2008/06/labels-orfood.html

Melissa — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:47:00 -0000

I'd love to pick labels but then again, food is something i really can't live without, only if its good food.

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/05/lauras-brownies-giveaway.html

Melissa — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:52:29 -0000

I'd like to try LAURA'S LUSCIOUS LEMON BARS.

melissapainter[at]gmail[dot]com

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/05/lauras-brownies-giveaway.html

Melissa — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:52:58 -0000

Tweet... http://twitter.com/Lisa4Christ/status/204625460... />
melissapainter[at]gmail[dot]com

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/08/cruefest-2-review.html

Melissa — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:44:12 -0000

Thats so awesome!I would love to see Motley Crue & Godsmack for that matter! So cool you took your kid! I just took my 12 year old son to his first concert, Greenday, one of his faves & he LOVED it! We took our 7 year old daughter & she couldnt handle the noise so her & I rocked out from up in the suites, given a seat so lucky:)My hubs got to rock main floor with my son & my son kept wanting to get closer to the stage, apple doesnt fall far from the tree as his dad & I rocked out to many a Nirvana, Beasties,Lollapalooza,etc.. concerts in our day:) Rawk on sister!

Re: Giveaway: Zenses for the DS

Melissa — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:45:00 -0000

Rubiks world looks like so much fun!

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

Melissa — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:30:00 -0000

I had a stuffed monkey named Monkey that I loved as a kid. I even took it to college!

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

Melissa — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:54:00 -0000

I already subscribe to your feed. I hope that counts! :)

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

Melissa — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:53:00 -0000

I had a bear that I named Sgt. Carter after the one on Gomer Pyle! I hope I win!

Re: Libman Wonder Mop – A Review & Giveaway

Melissa — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:06:00 -0000

I pretty much hate all chores, but the simple act of "straightening up" is impossible for me. I am a pile-maker by nature. :)

Re: Saturday Chuckle

Melissa — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:06:00 -0000

LOL! That's a good one!

Re: Are you a Diet Coke Addict too???

Melissa — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:19:00 -0000

Ok, I admit it, I am an addict. I drink between 4-5 a day. I am probably ruining my insides, but it sooooo good. Looking forward to whatever you have coming!!

Re: Good Ole’ Mommy Guilt

Melissa — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:28:00 -0000

{{{Hugs}}}

Don't worry, mommy guilt has no boundaries. I'm with my kiddies most of the day (we homeschool), but it's just a whole other set of guilts.

Hang in there! Sounds like you're a great mom!! :)

Re: Wordless Wednesday – Daddy’s Girls

Melissa — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:44:00 -0000

That so sweet! I love pics of Daddy's with little girls! Happy WW!

Re: http://michellesfamilyjournal.blogspot.com/2007/10/its-time-for-giveaway-thanks-to-shannon.html

Melissa — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:33:00 -0000

Thanks for sharing. You <a href="mailto:rock!
josey.melissa@gmail.com">rock!
josey.melissa@gmail.com

Re: http://michellesfamilyjournal.blogspot.com/2007/11/general-rating.html

Melissa — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:06:00 -0000

She looks like she is having so much fun! Happy WW

Re: http://michellesfamilyjournal.blogspot.com/2008/01/wordless-wednesday_08.html

Melissa — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:47:00 -0000

Future Rock Star! Happy WW

Re: http://michellesfamilyjournal.blogspot.com/2008/04/bloggy-giveaway-spring.html

Melissa — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:15:00 -0000

I would love to be entered for this one.

Re: http://michellesfamilyjournal.blogspot.com/2008/04/wordless-wednesday_22.html

Melissa — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:56:00 -0000

Great Pictures! Never been to see the wiggles. I bet that was fun.

Re: http://michellesfamilyjournal.blogspot.com/2009/03/fridays-fave-5.html

Melissa — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:23:00 -0000

Gotta love Mr Sun! Have a great weekend!

Re: http://michellesfamilyjournal.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-love-faces-at-beach.html

Melissa — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:29:28 -0000

Those look like some fun times!

Re: http://twolittlemonkeysplushubby.blogspot.com/2009/11/all-about-meme-monday-saucy-time-went.html

Melissa — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:51:31 -0000

HAHAHAHA!!!! I seriously didn't get the wanted to go out to eat until the end lol. I'm like, how is this saucy time?

hahahah, wow, coffee pronto!

Re: http://www.jennifervalerie.com/2008/05/generous-wife-tip_31.html

Melissa — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:47:00 -0000

Great Blog...
Love the pixs ...

Re: http://www.jennifervalerie.com/2008/06/my-weekend-part-3.html

Melissa — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:31:00 -0000

Through Rebecca's blog from mexico :) ..I lived in Mexico with the Coult family going to school with her husband ...

Re: Marshall Dyllon

Melissa — Sat, 13 Jan 2001 11:01:07 -0000

I was just as skeptical as you were when I first saw their video "Live it Up" on CMT. At first, I saw 5 hot guys, but figured they really were just another boy band. Gosh was I wrong!!!! They've got so much talent and so much energy, it's unbelievable!!! They're a great group and they seem very down to earth and sweet. Give them a chance before you criticize. You never know!

"I think I've been thinking way too much,

I say it's a perfect time for us

to live it up"

Re: http://artbydiahn.blogspot.com/2007/02/freaky-rooster.html

Melissa — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:44:00 -0000

Funky indeed. The colors are so vivid and rich. I love the energy coming from this painting.

Re: I love pearls – Pearl Paradise giveaway

Melissa — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:55:00 -0000

I like the 6.0-7.0mm AAA Black Freshwater Double Strand Set because it would look great with my red dress.

Re: I love pearls – Pearl Paradise giveaway

Melissa — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:05:00 -0000

Okay, I'm an adult, but actually love the Sasha necklace. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Melissa

camdensmommy@gmail.com

Re: styrofoam peanuts

Melissa — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:46:00 -0000

I love the simple things that keep kids busy...well, except for the mess it leaves behind.

Re: Touchdown!

Melissa — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:43:00 -0000

OMG, how precious is that! Looks like you've got a little sports fan on your hands!

Re: Sweet Life – a giveaway!

Melissa — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:50:00 -0000

Oh wow, such a great giveaway! My hubby and I have a trip planned to Hawaii next summer so this would be great to help me get even more excited (is that possible??). Anyways, my hubby is what makes my life so sweet! He takes such good care of me, including making ME dinner so I can study and do homework! jeepcutie82 at msn dot com

Re: How to take a shower

Melissa — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:57:00 -0000

I put Maddie in her high chair wheeled over by the bathroom door and leave the door open. I give her a sippy cup and a bunch of cheerios to keep her happy!

Needless to say, it is still not very relaxing, so on the weekends when DH is home I take a very nice, quiet, long one!

Re: I Just Had to Share This One | Step Into the Nexus

Melissa — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:01:05 -0000

As a mother of five, I can relate to what you are saying. My children never cease to amaze, amuse and astonish me. They bring out all of my emotions...to the extreme!
I can't thing of anything that I would rather be than Mommy!
Melissa

Re: You Asked for It

Melissa — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 03:45:00 -0000

i kept my positive pregnancy tests. henry is 2 months old...i still have them, they are my trophies for my proudest achievement to date!!

Re: Nog meer Hollandsche plaatjes van 17P/Holmes

Melissa — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:53:24 -0000

hallo

Re: New Britney Spears Album Release Date – Mid-December

Melissa — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:56:35 -0000

i love britney, i hope her new album is great

Re: multisport

Melissa — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:31:47 -0000

You know, I was going to say, "You went for a run after?" but then I remembered that I had spent a good 45 minutes throwing plates and dumbells around in the weight room before we headed out on the road.

I told you - we ARE the same kind of crazy.

I'm glad you came out - it's awesome riding with someone so fit!

Re: The Killers – ‘Tranquilize’

Melissa — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:41:33 -0000

great song, they just get better and better

Re: Radiohead Covers BjÃ¶rk, Announces First Single

Melissa — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:47:07 -0000

Man, its beautiful... Thank you so much!

Re: Traffic Generation Products: Three Questions to Ask Before you Buy

Melissa — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:37:53 -0000

If it sounds to good....you know what I mean. Always check Alexa rank of a traffic website before buying. If the site that selling the traffic has a poor ranking...well that's a warning sign.

Megaadonline is a site that I thing will be real good for low budget advertising, read some stuff about this site and I'm impressed.

http://www.megaadonline.com Check the free nuggets on the bottom of the site "Free text ads"

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:07:00 -0000

i LOVE that dress wheredidyougetit omg.

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 17:12:00 -0000

oooh, my mom used to make this when i was a kid, except she used purple or vidalia onions. and she threw ice cubes on top of the vinegar and let it melt so it was all ice cold by dinnertime.

what a great memory! now i shall go make some.

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:03:00 -0000

I was wondering what to do with all my jalapenos! ...and I love cream cheese.

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:44:00 -0000

yay LLL leader! i think you would be GREAT.

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:18:00 -0000

i sympathize. i remember when everyone was asking me about how studying for the bar exam was going, and then it became, "have you gotten your bar exam results back yet?" and now it's, "what did your doctor say this week?" a slightly annoying question that wasn't that big of a deal becomes a HUGELY IRRITATING TOPIC after you've responded to it 3,500 times over the course of several months. you should just print out little cards with pre-printed responses and hand them out to people.

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:20:00 -0000

i love the dinosaur pajamas. i wish i had some. those are cool.

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:22:00 -0000

this made me lol. he's just so CONSUMED with joy.

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:44:00 -0000

that his hilarious. you know, every time two and a half men comes on television i think of what you told me about him singing that. SO cute.

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:24:00 -0000

Aww, We miss your posts, but you ARE crazy busy!

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:07:00 -0000

that's a great photograph!

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:35:00 -0000

this is incredible!

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:46:00 -0000

i HATE those packages. impossible to open, and what happens if you have to return something? the package is destroyed forever.

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:18:00 -0000

that is wonderful news, but also sad in that it's so sudden! good luck getting everything together in the next few days!

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:21:00 -0000

ooh snap i like your layout.

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:41:00 -0000

he's getting so handsome.

pour a whole bottle of peroxide into a bucket and soak the pillowcase for thirty minutes. if that doesn't get it out, nothing will.

Re: This Is The Digital Soul of Nick Dupree

Melissa — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:07:00 -0000

nick -
i can't thank you enough for sharing yourself as much as you did. i'm not on a vent but dependent on IVs pretty much 24/7 for hydration & nutrition and spend a lot of time in hospitals (that's the short version). i'm about your age and you touched on so many issues that are SO close to home to me...the precariousness of life being maintained "articially", the push/pull of yearning for independence while physically needing so much support, frustrating dealings with the medical world, and more. thank you so much. even though you don't know me i feel like you "get" me more than most people in my life right now.

~melissa

http://www.freewebs.com/sunfishoutofwater

Re: Bringing back the soda shop era

Melissa — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:30:33 -0000

I love that the float is making a comeback. I just had an Oberweis coke float this weekend and it was delicious & nostaligic. But it was also enormous!!!

Re: Pop Rockin’ Chocolate

Melissa — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:04:25 -0000

You might want to check out Garden Fresh grocery stores. They have a vast selection of all kinds of goodies from different countries and a large selection of what appears to be Israeli foods. I've been to the one in Northbrook (Skokie Blvd); I'll have to take a look for you this weekend when visiting the fam in the suburbs.

Re: I need an ice cream maker.

Melissa — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:15:33 -0000

Hey Jim, you should go to David Lebovitz' blog. He's a pastry chef and has great recipes & recommendations.

Re: Sus à Steevy le Boulet !

Melissa — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 06:22:34 -0000

Re: A Rose For No Reason

Melissa — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:45:00 -0000

I think bathing in a bucket is highly underrated. Living without hot water for several years (although definitely not in a cooler clime like Santiago), I got used to heating water on the stove, pouring it into a bucket with cold water. We'd use everything from gourds to plastic cups to pour the water over us.

I actually got to like it, although it's definitely more time consuming than turning the hot water on.

When we had no hot water for a couple of weeks during a New England winter, everyone in the apartment building was dirty and bitchy. I was nice and clean and had lots of bath time moments that reminded me of living in Mexico!

Re: Thanks For Not Smoking

Melissa — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:49:00 -0000

Yikes! Anti-smokers, not anti-smoking (as one commenter said)!

As a smoker myself, I try to be as aware as possible of not polluting the breathing space of non-smokers. And if I fail to do so, I'm more than happy to do anything possible to get my smoke out of the way of non-smokers as graciously as possible.

I'd never smoke in a non-smoker's home even if they said it was okay. I try to stay downwind if smoking outside and if I can't, will extinguish my cigarrete. I like the fact that one can't smoke indoors in the US. I will walk far, far away from a group of people if I choose to light up and do my best to stay away from EVERYONE. I won't smoke in my own home if I have a non-smoking guest and would take extra measures to clean the place out if they had a condition such as asthma.

But if someone decided that they hate ME and not my nasty habit, then things change. If they say that I'm an a$$hole or God forbid, make jokes about actually SHOOTING me instead of politely asking me to move far, far away, then I guess I wouldn't be so polite.

In that case, I think I'd start puffing away like a chimney and claim the right to do what I please in a public space!

Re: One Semester of Spanish Love Song

Melissa — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:11:00 -0000

That was great! There's also a "telenovela" with the same idea that has Cedric the Entertainer (who knew?!?) that is hysterical.

This one slays me: http://atinfante.multiply.com/video/item/4

Re: Blogging/Writing for a Living

Melissa — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:01:00 -0000

www.freelancewritinggigs.com is an awesome community of freelance writers. It's got great posts about all aspects of freelance writing (often focusing on blogging) and daily job posting culled from various other sites. I'm not affiliated with the site at all, other than as a faithful reader, but that's where I found two of my itty bitty blogging gigs that I've been working on for a while.

I get paid MUCH less than the prices quoted in your post but the topics of each blog really are in my area of expertise so it's not nearly as much of an uphill battle to write as it would be for a topic such as, say, celebrity gossip. ;)

I am enjoying my full time job way too much right now to ever consider making the leap to full time freelancing (and working with at risk kids all day doesn't leave me with much energy for building up my freelance gigs), so I'm not considering freelancing full time right now. But if I ever move back to Mexico, I would most likely pursue this avenue for income!

Oh, and Mamacita...I was doing some research with Google for one of my blog posts and came across a translation blog on which you posted a comment! Don't even remember the topic nor what I was researching, but I did remember recognizing your face from this blog! Small world, no?

Re: Turning 25 Equals Death

Melissa — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:16:00 -0000

Ok, your freaked me out when the first thing I see when I look at your blog is death, death, death. But, once I got past the first few lines I took an aspirin and the heart attack subsided!!!

Feliz cumpleanos in less than 2 weeks! I loved being 25. In fact, I started everyone I was 25 like six months before my birthday. Don't know why, just did.

See you soon!

Re: Update on the Travel Channel

Melissa — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:28:00 -0000

I loved the video! Miss you!

Re: One World-One Heart Giveaway! Wee Dragons! (Second Prize Added!)

Melissa — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:43:00 -0000

Ohhhhh these are SO cute! My son would just love this, I hope I win! Hmmmm, colors now that is hard. If I were to decide for me it would be purple & black. But for my son it would be red & black, or blue & white, or green & blue, or yellow & red, ohhhh decisions, decisions! LOL!

Thank you for the great giveaway & the chance to win!

:) Melissa

Re: Empty Pages

Melissa — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:49:00 -0000

I have this same problem. Recently I came across a blog where somebody said to do your journaling, saying anything you want & then gesso, paint, or collage over it. I did it & it was so freeing to be able to write anything & not have to worry about anybody else seeing it but I was able to get it out of my system & then with a little bit of art over it, was very theraputic. I highly recommend it! :0)

Btw - I just signed up for your OHOW giveaway & was trying to find out if you sold your little dragons & bunny's somewhere? They are so super cute!

Re: Photo Hunters #60 Art

Melissa — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:58:00 -0000

Nice photo! Happy Saturday!

Re: Photo Hunters #66 Shadow

Melissa — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 00:10:00 -0000

Great Job! Come see mine!

Re: Purchase Links or Build Website Networks?

Melissa — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 13:05:09 -0000

I agree, what do you think of "free text ads" or "ads for a buck" can that be something that can help boost visitors to my blog?

Re: CPA Exam Score Release Predictions - April/May 2009 Window - Wave 2

Melissa — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:57:04 -0000

Still waiting on AUD scores in Georgia. Took the test 4/14. I felt really unsure about how I did, and am afraid I did not pass, but just want to know for sure.

Re: Low on the Hill

Melissa — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:27:00 -0000

Am I missing something? What difference does it make if you put 5% down or 50% down? If the property drops 30%, you've still lost 30% (value). The only difference, I see, is if it's current dollars or future dollars. If you're planning to walk away from it and leave the stock holders and taxpayers to eat your mistake, that's another story.

Re: Losing Our Bounce

Melissa — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:30:56 -0000

Curiosity is getting the better of me... what's up with 2602 Pacific? It's been on, off, on, off and back on the market; no description, very little information and the same price. It doesn't seem like the seller is really interested in selling. Just wondering if there is a story there. Also, what is the "land fee?"

Re: In "Other" Words…

Melissa — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:14:00 -0000

Great post! I didn't have time to do "In Other Words" this week...hope to get back to it next week!

Re: http://www.nourishbabyorganics.com/2009/10/being-granola.html

Melissa — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:22:53 -0000

Thank you so much Tiffany and I appreciate the add! :)

Re: Shea Terra Organics Giveaway plus good green news!

Melissa — Thu, 15 May 2008 22:42:00 -0000

My life=major stress
Older daughter just announced she is moving to Hawaii with her boyfriend.

I need a spa day!

Re: More Hip than Hippie™, Dori and Val (my new bestest friends)

Melissa — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:59:00 -0000

I am a podcast junkie and have just downloaded an episode of More Hip than Hippie. I loved your description of it. Great job on the blog. Thanks for all the great info.

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/03/omg-cholesterol.html

Melissa — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:07:00 -0000

i snorted. like, real life, laugh through my nose snorted!!

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/04/hdg-be-church.html

Melissa — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:37:00 -0000

A dear friend of mine (who is now even more dear to me because of this) stuck by me unconditionally when I was dealing with the fallout from some truly dreadful "Mean Girls"-esque drama. I will never forget that, and I let them know pretty much daily how much having their support meant to me. :)

Recent blog post: Things That Make Me Believe In Jesus, Volume One

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/05/hdg-habits-make-able.html

Melissa — Wed, 06 May 2009 23:39:00 -0000

Oh my -amI ever glad to have happened upon you! What a great blog you have and such a wonderful witness to others of the beauty and love of Jesus that he sooo wants to be shared. You are amazing! I am excited to get to know more of you and I'm SURE that I will learn so much from you. Now the ? Since the birth of my children, and my ever growing faith in God, I have become more confident to face the challenges that arise. I know I couldn't do it without Him! And am truly loving every minute! Until next time...blessings to you :)

Recent blog post: Wordless Wednesday...

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/05/people-pleaser.html

Melissa — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:01:00 -0000

OK, so I used to cut other people's hair for a living and I KNOW I couldn't perform such an awesome self-haircut. Rock on, rock star.

Also, your eyes are quite lovely, and if that is lipstick/gloss I want the name of it peas. :)

Recent blog post: Things That Make Me Believe In Jesus, Volume One

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/05/flashback-friday-god-bless-mom.html

Melissa — Fri, 08 May 2009 22:02:00 -0000

What a wonderful post you have written for your mom...very special. I joined in a few days back as I cameacross your JOY post and just absolutely loved every bit of it...I have now posted the button and amhoping that morewillcometoreadyour writing...your an amazing gal with a wonderful story to share. I love the name story! I look forward to learning more about you. Have a great week-end.

Recent blog post: Wordless Wednesday...

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/05/his-plans.html

Melissa — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:45:11 -0000

this is one verse that I have needed to remind myself over and over this last year as I lost a friend through miscommunication. I so want to restore the relationship, but it is not God's time yet. I know God has a plan and I am trying to follow it!

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/06/sting-of-words.html

Melissa — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:20:46 -0000

What a wretched woman! If I lived closer, I would so yell at her for hurting and judging you. Not in front of the three year old, though. I'm a little classier than that.

Yeah, I think I need to re-read your post for today's lesson. It just makes me mad that she was so crappy to you. :(

Recent blog:=- A Light at the end of the Tunnel

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/06/hit-and-miss.html

Melissa — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:12:54 -0000

Feel better sooner than soon. You will be missed!

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/06/riley-speaks.html

Melissa — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:50:09 -0000

Beautiful songyou have made! I sure hope that your doing fine...you take care a you. ;)

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Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/06/riley-speaks.html

Melissa — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:50:09 -0000

Beautiful songyou have made! I sure hope that your doing fine...you take care a you. ;)

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Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2009/07/oh-that-dog.html

Melissa — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:16:29 -0000

Owie! :'( I sure hope that heals up good for you...I just love that little guy you have!

Re: Wife Of Pastor At Largest U.S. Church Asked To Leave Plane - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Melissa — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 20:09:00 -0000

Something that always frustrates me is the way people attribute the acts of a few to the group as a whole. You would think we had matured as a society beyond such behavior. I am not an Olsteen fan... however, I AM A Christian who knows better than to look at Mr. Olsteen, or anyone else for that mater, for spiritual direction. Christ is the only one who can provide that and he does so flawlessly. It saddens me to read of those who turn away from His perfect love because of people. I live by this prayer... "God, save me from your people." Next time you wish to lay judgement at the feet of a Christian, evaluate their behavior... after all it was Christ who said they would know us by our love.

Re: Wife Of Pastor At Largest U.S. Church Asked To Leave Plane - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Melissa — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 20:09:00 -0000

Re: Senate candidate unapologetic for saying GOP hijacked by fanatics - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Melissa — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 14:56:00 -0000

THANK YOU!

Paul Hackett is speaking truth to the absolute corrupt power that is attempting to turn our democracy into their secret theocracy.

The Republican party has been hijacked by these neo-conservative religious zealots who seem to think they are not only superior for their chosen faith, but they have deemed themselves as "chosen by god" to be in charge of re-writting our nation's founding principles as they wish to set our nation back on it's alleged course to becoming THE divine kingdom of planet Earth.

I know plenty of Republican's, that are troubled and disgusted by the influence of groups such as Family Research Council and the Christian Coalition.

Theocracywatch.org has in depth information and many articles on their religious agenda for America and they did one article in particular about how Ohio is becoming the training ground for these Christian reconstructionist.

Paul Hackett will be getting my vote in November, not only for standing up for ALL Americans but for his honesty and integrity. He served in Iraq and he will continue to serve us greatly here at home, where he is needed.

Fight them with the truth Paul! You will win.

Re: Senate candidate unapologetic for saying GOP hijacked by fanatics - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Melissa — Sun, 22 Jan 2006 20:40:00 -0000

Madbuni,

Howdy neighbor!

I live just outside of Cincinnati. Most of the people in this town are hard righty republicans, including many of our direct neighbors. We moved in during an election year and they just decided we were not worthy of their neighborly love after seeing our yard signs were endorsing the "dark side" of the moon. (*howling like a wolf*) Lmao...they look at us like we are evil and will not even speak to us.

Oh well. We love lemonade!

You can vote for Paul Hackett this time around because he is running for a U.S. Senate seat. I couldn't vote for him in the last election either because that mid-term election was to fill Ohio's 2nd district rep. seat. Check out www.hackettforcongress.com, if you would like to know more about him.

I vote for whom I see fit to fill the job, but I am a registered Democrat. The last Republican I voted for was Steve Chabot, and that will be the last time that guy gets my vote. I thought he was middle of the road, but I was wrong. Point is, I vote across party lines if I think they may be a better candidate for the job.

Quick question: Do you feel our election system in Ohio needs to be reformed? Just wondering what you think.

I was laughing in total agreement when I read the part of your post that said: "I hate to give in to conspiricy theories, but this time it stinks to the high heavens that coincidentally, when there is so much going wrong on capitol hill, this tape comes out just in time to divert attention and is also a huge benefit for campaigning to get that Patriot Act II bill passed that is stalled in congress"

I thought my "I'm smelling a conspiracy here" about the new OBL tape looking a bit planned was nuts until I read your comments, which were nearly the same thoughts that ran through my mind.

We would never know, thats fo sho.
NSA=Politricks? It could happen!

Take care

Re: Senate candidate unapologetic for saying GOP hijacked by fanatics - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Melissa — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 12:05:00 -0000

Bob,

Man, that bit of info has me worried. I think the validity of our elections in Ohio are seriously in question.

What shall we do? We must do something BIG and I personally think we should be contacting all the Ohio reps. every single day about this troubling issue, until they respond.

Hey, how about you write a piece for the major newspapers, in hopes of bringing public awareness to this illegal problem? You have a great way with words and your facts are all legit. I write, but rarely get published.

I am willing to make some noise to get real election reform here, but I campaigned for the Reform Ohio bills in November and it was defeated. Do you remember the opposing ads that were paid for by Cinergy and Chiquita?

The devil is in the details...they use words from the bible to confuse the objective for the voters and the vulnerable people of Ohio bought this shit out of ignorance and fear. All they heard was this:"The devil is gonna get ya if you vote for these reforms!" UGGH! They love causing confusion and using faith to further their fears. Go figure!

They are pathetic all of em'; Blackwell, Boehner, DeWiner, Taft, Nay, are all paid for by Jackoff!

Did you see the pics of Bush and Abromhoff? WHY is the media not putting those out there? WHY is no one asking about the nature of the meeting he had at the White House? This is damning them all, to their own hell.

The Dem. leadership says: We have to talk to our neighbors, but mine our so whacked out and paranoid about terrorism, liberalism, and homosexualism, I don't know where to start. What's a blue girl to do?

Our state is corrupt with red tape and red hate, but I promise to defend my vote and put an end to this CON-JOB-servative nightmare that we are currently stuck in.

I am willing and able to help out in any way I can. Let me know when to report for service Gen.Bob, it is time we prepare the citizen soldiers of this country to fight to protect our own equality and freedom, right here at home in the U.S.A.

If our hard work pays off, then OUR America, the BLUE-tiful will shine once again.

Have a great one!

Re: Frustrated by ignorance - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Melissa — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:48:00 -0000

Nice to meet you Shannon,

Glad you found your way back to your natural born identity and thanks for sharing your story of how that came to be.

Our need for rational and critical thought is the only reason our world has not (yet) been destroyed by religious hate and rule. Yes, we are called homo sapiens for a damn good reason.

We think, therefore we are.

Welcome to the oasis of honest inquiry here at ex.christian.net.

Peace,

Re: Prayer doesn't affect heart patients - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Melissa — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 22:59:00 -0000

DP,

Every year 15 MILLION children die of hunger.

For the price of one missile, a school full of hungry children could eat lunch every day for 5 years.

Throughout the 1990's more than 100 million children will die from illness and starvation. Those 100 million deaths could be prevented for the price of ten Stealth bombers, or what the world spends on its military in two days!

The World Health Organization estimates that one-third of the world is well-fed, one-third is under-fed one-third is starving- Since you've entered this site at least 200 people have died of starvation. Over 4 million will die this year.

In the Asian, African and Latin American countries, well over 500 million people are living in what the World Bank has called "absolute poverty"

One in twelve people worldwide is malnourished, including 160 million children under the age of 5. United Nations Food and Agriculture

The Indian subcontinent has nearly half the world's hungry people. Africa and the rest of Asia together have approximately 40%, and the remaining hungry people are found in Latin America and other parts of the world. Hunger in Global Economy

Nearly one in four people, 1.3 billion - a majority of humanity - live on less than $1 per day, while the world's 358 billionaires have assets exceeding the combined annual incomes of countries with 45 percent of the world's people. UNICEF

3 billion people in the world today struggle to survive on US$2/day.

In 1994 the Urban Institute in Washington DC estimated that one out of 6 elderly people in the U.S. has an inadequate diet.

In the U.S. hunger and race are related. In 1991 46% of African-American children were chronically hungry, and 40% of Latino children were chronically hungry compared to 16% of white children.

The infant mortality rate is closely linked to inadequate nutrition among pregnant women. The U.S. ranks 23rd among industrial nations in infant mortality. African-American infants die at nearly twice the rate of white infants.

One out of every eight children under the age of twelve in the U.S. goes to bed hungry every night.

Half of all children under five years of age in South Asia and one third of those in sub-Saharan Africa are malnourished.

In 1997 alone, the lives of at least 300,000 young children were saved by vitamin A supplementation programmes in developing countries.

Malnutrition is implicated in more than half of all child deaths worldwide - a proportion unmatched by any infectious disease since the Black Death

About 183 million children weigh less than they should for their age

To satisfy the world's sanitation and food requirements would cost only US$13 billion- what the people of the United States and the European Union spend on perfume each year.

The assets of the world's three richest men are more than the combined GNP of all the least developed countries on the planet.

Every 3.6 seconds someone dies of hunger

It is estimated that some 800 million people in the world suffer from hunger and malnutrition, about 100 times as many as those who actually die from it each year.

*List provided by Thinkquest.org

AND YOU THINK GOD IS GOING TO ANSWER YOUR PRAYERS????

Think again.

I guess these kids did not have enough faith, or maybe they were just praying to the wrong god. I bet you will claim this like all typical christians..."god took them out of this ugly old world to save them."

Yeah, sure. What a loving miracle.

Starve em' to death, THEN save em'.

You are clueless.

Oh, and god is too invisible!
(According to the buybull)

Re: Pastor Admits Sex With Teen Girl - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Melissa — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:51:00 -0000

Oh WOW!

*As if merbear has said something unique or profound to teach others*

merbear is just so special for sucking on the Christ-candy
lull-lie-pop everyday and believes that after their death, he/she will be promoted to the greatest supremacy cult in the universe.

Yippee. Sorry for not clapping.

merbear was SOLD! to the super alien dude in the white linen robe with a bloody crown of thorns and zooms around in hyper space on a wooden cross!

Jewish, Christian, or Muslim.
They all practice elitist beliefs.
They all seek eternal perfection.
They all claim superiority over the other.

Keep on fighting....GOD needs US!
The all powerful "god" must rely upon worldly sinner man to help sell his PURE religious faith. Lazy ass god couldn't write his own damn book.

LMAO, you know that is too funny!

merbear, you love the plastic baby jesus and worship the special iconic wooden torture device that his god daddy invented just so baby jesus could one day be tortured and murdered to appease his own vengeful ways. Right?

merbear will do/say anything to defend its holy plasticness against us human loving apostates.

Ancient religious mythology is fictional fairytales. It's as simple as that. They come in thousands of varieties worldwide, all of it invented by mankind.

Why do you lack faith in Ahura Mazda or Zeus? Because they are...*drum roll please* ...
MYTHS!!! *TA DA*

Research ALL religious history, not just your watered down American Pie Conservative Christian Brand.

History can not be re-written to save your faith, sorry merbear.

Christianity is a copycat religion with a fraudulent savior stolen from prior Persian/Egyptian mythologies.

You should WANT to discover the honest truth for yourself. I hope one day soon you will find the courage within yourself to do so.

Til then, stop coming here to EX-CHRISTIAN.NET just to be preachy and self righteous. It gets old listening to you fundies show up here with the same redudant rhetoric and it oh so typical of the christian hate cult.

Been there, done that...studied biblical/religious history and found out why all religions rely on the words of a powerful preacher-man.

*sound of crickets chirping*

Never mind...the truth is much louder than the crickets.

Good luck KKKmerbearChristNazi!

Re: Pastor arrested in prostitution sting - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Melissa — Fri, 04 May 2007 06:36:00 -0000

Stevie: "The fundamentalists you note are only a SMALL (and embarrassing) segment of Christianity."

Stevie, are you a modified Christian. You know, one that loves the alleged Jesus child, but does not believe the entire bible to be the absolute divine truth?

Anyone that accepts the teachings of the Bible, or any of the Abrahamic religions for that matter, is a fundamentalist.

Read the ENTIRE Bible Stevie, and finally meet the ugly God they don't teach you about in church.

Yes, fundamentalists are embarrassing, and so are their beliefs. They mindlessly worship an tantrum throwing god, born out of a collection of ancient superstitious myths, while sporting shiny torture devices (crucifixes) around their necks, as they threaten civilization with death and destruction on behalf of their genocidal pseudo-god, that builds a resort for his supremacy club hidden away in the darkness of a 5th dimension.

Yes, it is embarrassing.

Wait, it gets worse.

And then, God builds a special torture chamber somewhere in between all the dimensions, so he can toss and burn souls that HE MADE for HIS evil needs, and promises to hold them hostage to his terror for eternal life.

YES. The Bible presents a contradictive and irrational system of faith, which is very embarrassing to modern societies, and also threatening to fuel religious terrorism in every corner of the globe.

Religious faith does not make us good people. Mindful actions do.

We stopped tying people to trees and pelting them to death with stones, a long time ago. No one I know, even those that claim to be Christian, would follow the bibles words when it says: kill those who do not believe as you do, or leave your family and follow Jesus instead. No Christian I have ever known does this.

SO...guess that makes them a modified Christian, because they are embarrassed by the hypocrisy of it all. Most preachers would say those folks are not TRUE Christians.

Steve: "The comments and explicative condemning Steve"

Why NOT condemn his actions? (Notice I said actions, not eternal soul) It shows that he is a religious bigot and a lying hypocrite. He gets forgiven, because he throws himself to the feet of the preacher and his church.

Why does he need US ordinary people to go easy on him?
He isn’t special. As an atheist, if I were caught doing such a thing on some church property, you know that would end up in every paper and on every news broadcast. The television preachers would have a field day. Their congregations would not be saying prayers for me or inviting me to find forgiveness. They would be pointing me out as an example of a lost soul and calling me whoring heretic. Especially if I was an atheist; they would blame my immoral behavior on the fact that I am an atheist. You know this is true.

Don’t worry about me…I don’t like wild sex with strangers and I don’t go to church.

Why do you ignore it when God heinously condemns all of mankind and drowns to death the entire civilian population on planet Earth? Is that not a bit severe to you? Where is the love man? Why is that okay, but a few measly words about a preacher and his sex sting is just too much for you to handle?

No, you just apologize and claim it is divine justice or some shit. God can be real god damned mad at everything on Earth, and kill sinners all day long, and you want to hold hands in praise of this?

Don't you believe you were made in his image? Do you want to kill the sinners and torture the damned?

Maybe you are not so Christian, eh?

This is what "I" am sick of; the double standard Stevie.

We are tired of you all claiming that your beliefs make you better people and your choice of faith offers you exclusive rewards and privileged treatment, while threatening others with being excluded and damned.

You are okay with the smell of burning and rotting flesh...just as long as it is not your own.

The bible God hates unbelievers and wants them killed, as in right now, TODAY. Christians claim THEY ALONE, have perfect moral values because of their faith in backwards book of moral contradictions. In fact, it hints to exactly the opposite.
It is rare that an atheist finds themselves sitting in prison. No, most of the prison population is religious. I think it is because we practice critical thinking and we enjoy the challenge of solving problems.

Steve:” more reflective of your own issues and pain about some religious hurt you've experienced than some kind of "proof" of atheism."

This is your attempt of diverting attention away from that foul odor of religious hypocrisy we smell.

No, the issue here is the pastor who loves prostitution. HE is the source of his own pain and now it has all come back to bite him on his holy ass. Messing with people’s faith and fraudulently representing the power of Christ. That will get you roasted, forever and ever.

I am not in pain over this, and neither is anyone else. If anything, it supports our personal conclusions about the Christian faith being a useless moral compass. I think it is unfair of you to step in and throw mud, on the innocent on lookers, simply because you can.

Now, let me help you with your Atheist phobia and that lame duck non sequitur you barfed out.

Atheism does not need "proof". Show me your proof for why you don’t believe in Zeus? You lost the debate before you even got started.

Atheists are not the ones who make spectacular claims about having special access to god’s affections and added protection by his angels on high. We do not believe in demons and ghosts. We are not the ones claiming we have a special relationship with an invisible being from outer space that is hiding away in some far out corner of the universe.

You are the ones who believe such confabulated nonsense. YOU must provide the proof AND the pudding.

What is so typical about this Steve, is that you and every other Christian, always use the same old tired tactics; shift the attention away from the example of how pointless religious faith is. This pastor and his prostitution sting are evidence of exactly that. You have to try and turn it around and attack the character of the by standards, because it takes the goal posts and moves them to what you view as a safe starting position, in this argument that you are not and will not win.

Like every other Christian, you try to put it off on us, as if we are the ones with problem all because we have hurt the poor wittle sinner’s feelwings.

Get the mirror out Steve.

Your post is very reflective of how lost you seem to be, in trying to find peace of mind in a religious faith that distorts reality and causes you mental confusion. It will eat you up and tear you down. Everyday; it keeps you skeeered of the big boogie man behind the curtain. *lifts up the curtain...sees the well paid preacher and his big fat ego*

Oh, and don't forget to kiss his robes and rings, while your at it.

When you are done playing with childish things, come on back here and try to think for yourself.

I bet you will learn something and it will probably help you grow in understanding of how to learn from our mistakes and failures and move beyond them. I know I can.

I am always willing to learn.
Are you?

Re: The price of atheism - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Melissa — Sun, 20 May 2007 00:15:00 -0000

Nicole,

You are my hero and a beautiful person indeed! My son was very impressed with your display of courage on the court and in speaking out publicly, on 20/20.

We look forward to meeting you and your family next week, at the Rally for Reason in Northern Kentucky. I can't wait to hear your band ROCK IT OUT for our rights to be rational and honest thinking human beings.

People are coming from all over the world to stand with us, to support YOU and ME and EVERYONE else who live religious free, or as according to nature's reality. There is going to be a film maker there, putting together an at length documentary of the rally and good times we shared throughout the day.

It is time for the secular population to come forward in PUBLIC and stand together to fight back against ALL the invasive religious supremacy cults worldwide, who make war on unbelievers and corrupt the common good of humanity, just to impose their fears and superstitions on humankind.

We will show everyone watching, that we are determined to uphold our nation's constitution by supporting the separation of church and state.

We are peacefully speaking out against religious bigotry and hypocrisy. They will know that atheist, agnostics, freethinkers, secular humanists, and even the non-conforming spiritualists and theists have all come together to speak out in favor of REASON!

Atheists usually are happy and thoughtful people, and we should refuse to be bullied by someone else's beliefs in ancient fantasies and fairytales.

You deserve to know what it's like to have your own "circle" of friends to stand with, that are mindful of your existence in life and want to show you love and acceptance; just the same as on the day you were born.

Stay strong and don't let those "wicked" Christian's get to you. Their religious ignorance is not worth your tears.

Re: Back to normal…

Melissa — Mon, 22 May 2006 14:35:00 -0000

aw she is adorable, and how great that she is such a good baby. your a very lucky mommy ;)

Re: http://millerhq.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-faces-funny-faces.html

Melissa — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:30:03 -0000

I love it! Great picture!
And that rino is amazing too!

Re: http://millerhq.blogspot.com/2009/09/dirty-day.html

Melissa — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:48:12 -0000

These pic's are so much FUN!!! I will definitely be remembering that for next year! Very COOOL mom!

Re: http://ourlifewiththeprincess.blogspot.com/2009/10/wordless-wednesday.html

Melissa — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:20:32 -0000

Popped over from Blog Frog. Hi!

OMGOODNESS! I thought those were wigs!! Bless her heart (and yours) when it gets combed out!! I love the bottom pic. Her eyes are VERY expressive!

Re: http://igorandandre.blogspot.com/2009/04/sophie-ward-is-officially-back.html

Melissa — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:26:00 -0000

arhh...beautiful sophie! I am soo glad she is offically back modelling again! Gemma and Sophie are two of the most insanly beautiful and talented sisters to grace this earth!

Re: http://mommyisinthebathroom.blogspot.com/2009/05/ive-been-following-and-finding-about.html

Melissa — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:56:00 -0000

It's always best to just be you.... I know it's hard because I always want to sound funny or witty so people will come back...but now I say screw it...I will write for me!!
Thanks for this reminder!!

Re: http://mommyisinthebathroom.blogspot.com/2009/05/to-do-or-not.html

Melissa — Mon, 18 May 2009 10:36:00 -0000

Not to do won out....at least there is less clothes to put away today cause we're wearing them from the basket again lol :)

Trudy you rock!!!! Thanks again for following my blog. Congrats on your award!

Re: http://mommyisinthebathroom.blogspot.com/2009/05/what-does-that-even-mean.html

Melissa — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:23:00 -0000

Ok, maybe I used the wrong terminology. I won meaning I completed the 50k words in a month and printed out my own certificate. I didn't win any "this was actually worth reading" awards.

This was my first year I did it and it was a blast! It was so motivating and my local group was really supportive and involved and competative, so that kept me going.

You should totally do it! Maybe even do like a blog contest or meme(I'm with you, wtf are those anyway?) for it. Either way, we can keep each other motivated.

My nano novel is what I'm currently working on re-writing. My nano read more like a movie script than a novel, so I've spent the last 5 months working on the rewrite. I just keep putting it off, its bad.

Re: http://mommyisinthebathroom.blogspot.com/2009/09/serious-sunday.html

Melissa — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:00:47 -0000

@Chief- I couldn't agree more. There is so much waste it is ridiculous. There are so few teachers that give a shit now, like making them spend 7-5pm 10-11 months a year is gonna improve that? Time alone doesn't make a kid smarter or care more.

@regan and M- Because if we did as you suggest, it would be following the Constitution- and as we all know that is such an outdated irrelevant document in this new millennium. We have to make it a living breathing document.... Can you hear my sarcasm?

I think the entire country has forgotten what the role of the Federal Gov't is and the politicians are only so happy to keep it that way. The one thing that made this country so appealing and great, was how it was DIFFERENT from all the other countries. It was the people via state and local government that controlled everything. And now we are on the slippery slope and unfortunately there is no New World for Columbus to discover this time.

I mean they went ahead and passed that stupid bailout even though the majority of the public said No. And we all threatened to vote everyone out, but didn't. Anything they come up with now that we as a people disagree with is going to pass too. So sad.

Re: Would love your input…

Melissa — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:52:00 -0000

Great advice I just heard from a friend to his teenage grandson..."Don't touch her body anywhere that a bathing suit would cover, and I mean a 1-piece."

Funny, but true!

Melissa @ Breath of Life

Re: How I met "manly man"….

Melissa — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:10:00 -0000

Great, great story! My hubby & I were also friends first. I'm telling you, friendship makes for the best basis for a marriage!

Also enjoyed your birthday tribute to your son. He's a cutie & I know you're proud of him.

Melissa @ Breath of Life

Re: My Testimony

Melissa — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 20:08:00 -0000

All I can say is WOW. Thank you for laying your soul bare & being so incredibly honest. He is truly amazing, isn't HE?

Re: Thursday Thirteen #10

Melissa — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:19:00 -0000

I can't gripe to my mom....my gripes lately have been about her....My hubby is a great listener, though.

Hope things are better today. Thirteen 10th Birthday Photos

Re: Thursday Thirteen #11

Melissa — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 08:32:00 -0000

Great list! Those are all great things. I think I agree with them all! The smell in a coffee shop is probably one of my favorites!

Re: Planning for a trip with kids….

Melissa — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:12:00 -0000

I think most of us can relate to this! I can get myself and my kids out the door to go somewhere by 9am most days of the week. But Sunday? No way. Most of the time I am near tears by the time I get to church and wishing they just had a quiet room to sit in for parents who had a rough morning getting there. :)

Re: Planning for a trip with kids….

Melissa — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:13:00 -0000

Oh.. and by the way, have a great trip! Grandparents ARE wonderful, aren't they!

Re: In "Other" Words…

Melissa — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:04:00 -0000

I was reading Psalm 143 last week and it ties in with what you wrote. I was struck with the realization that God has know our every thought and every word since the time he formed us. So when we think we can hide from him, we are so wrong. Thanks for your encouragement for us to loosten up in our worship and to worship freely. I believe that is so much more glorifying to the Lord than worrying about what other people are thinking.

Re: In Other Words and come visit me at Internet Cafe….

Melissa — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:33:00 -0000

This blog really touched a cord. I feel like "I just don't fit" fairly often. There have been times when I've asked my husband if I'm weird or annoying and just don't see it. It's comforting to know that God experienced it too. Though I feel a little silly when I think of the extent in which Christ experienced reject and compare it to my circumstances. But God is good and gives me comfort even though my rejections can't even compare.

Re: An Introduction and a Giveaway….

Melissa — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:41:00 -0000

I think it's wonderful that they aren't just donating 15%, but giving other people a chance to join them in their ministry by sponsoring a child!

Nicole's book sounds wonderful! I love to read, and I'm always looking for good new authors. I'll definitely have to check out her books for myself.

Re: In "Other" Words…

Melissa — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 07:21:00 -0000

Great quote for this week! Thanks!

I didn't find a box to click to link it either. . .

Re: Help! I’m addicted to Free Rice!

Melissa — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:54:06 -0000

Hello,
I also had a hard time adding the free rice banner to my Myspace page. I was wondering if you could also e-mail me the code so I can add it. Thanks so much!

Re: Getting a Blog Post Link BEFORE You Publish It

Melissa — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:37:10 -0000

I use WP software hosted on our own site. When you are writing, there's a line that says "Permalink" above the writing box. You can copy the link for the post from there.

www.thecorkums.com

Re: The Social OS, The Battle Between Facebook and Twitter is the New Mac vs. PC

Melissa — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:40:00 -0000

Good morning, Brian! Like @J Schmitt and @janequigley before me, I don't necessarily view the two platforms as competing. For me (and, by association, my clients) they offer a symbiosis that works quite well. Each service offers something very different from the other, but when combined, work very well TOGETHER.

Personally, I'd like to see the two networks try to bridge their gaps even further, by allowing Twitter connectivity to Facebook PAGES, rather than just personal profile pages. Further, since Twitter has, thus far, and in spite of having a seemingly endless stream of venture capital, proven unprofitable, it'll be interesting to see what its future holds.

Re: The Social OS, The Battle Between Facebook and Twitter is the New Mac vs. PC

Melissa — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:40:00 -0000

Re: the turkey is in the brine…

Melissa — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:26:00 -0000

a friend of mine used that same brine for hers and it turned out delicious - I would guess yours did as well. ;)

Re: .urbanGnomes*

Melissa — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 01:01:00 -0000

Hi Gradon

Thanks for the McCobb links!

Melissa

Re: Miley Cyrus Is Drunk! Call Celebrity Rehab!

Melissa — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:24:40 -0000

i thin kmiley iss awsome but this isnt being a role model for her younger fans... yea im 16 too n yea i cnat deny the drinkin thing cas its tempting... but she should realize what role model shes being for her little kid fans

Re: Strange Love Part Deux Starring New York & Tailor Made

Melissa — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:07:47 -0000

TIFF CALL ME IM UR NUMBER ONE FAN AND WOULD LOVE TO MEET U. DONT WORRY ABOUT THE BAD THINGS THAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT U. THEY'RE ALL HATERS.U R A BEAUTIFUL AND STRONG WOMAN WITH A COOL PERSONALITY.

Re: Indie-Yuppie

Melissa — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 21:53:00 -0000

Wow, I have finally have an identity!!!

Re: Why Have I Never Thought of This?

Melissa — Mon, 26 Dec 2005 21:00:00 -0000

Why didn't I check your blog 4 days ago? I experienced the trauma of opening gifts with 4 kids, all under 4, with every gift securely in its original packaging. "Who has the scissors?" became the motto of the morning (and you don't want to know who had the scissors most of the time.....).

Hope you had a happy holiday.

Re: A Confession

Melissa — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 23:08:00 -0000

#1. I, too, love gossip blogs. My new favorite is www.scoopp.com, which is like a conclomerate of all my other favorite gossip blogs, and I can vote on the gossip stories I like the best!

#2. I also was sick the entire week between Xmas and New Year's. I threw up so much, that I only gained 2 pounds in 5 weeks, and I'm 7 months pregnant! I didn't eat until Sunday night.

I hope things turn around for you soon.

Re: New Baby Girl

Melissa — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 22:31:00 -0000

Congratulations! She is adorable. May you have an easy time with potty training.

Re: there’s something fishy here

Melissa — Wed, 25 Sep 2002 22:11:47 -0000

OMG lighten up people! it's a GREAT commercial!

Re: SEO, URL’s, and Modx | Greg Smart

Melissa — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:33:29 -0000

Very interesting website. Keep up the outstanding work and thank you for the modx 411

Re: Mamma Mia Spaghetti: Pasta Food Storage Recipes

Melissa — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:43:00 -0000

I love your blog and have been visiting it for a few weeks now. I have made spaghetti in the Crockpot and it turned out delish, in fact my husband asked what sauce I used, because it tasted so good. Thanks for all of your wonderful recipes!

Re: Diaries Of A Domestic Goddesses

Melissa — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:17:00 -0000

Your blog page is beautiful. I have one daughter who loves pink and the other loves purple. It totally fits their personalities.

Thank you so much for stopping by to see me today! It's been really fun being SITS queen for a day!

Re: WW 10.22 Edition

Melissa — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:34:00 -0000

What a great smile in the first pic!! Happy WW

Re: CONTEST CLOSED Lady Lynn Boutique

Melissa — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:48:00 -0000

I love her stuff, very pretty. I like the Dichroic Fused glass sterling silver earrings!

Re: CLOSEDHoliday Blog Party Giveaway Mimi Soaps

Melissa — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:46:00 -0000

I made a suggestion on Mimi's blog

Re: CLOSEDHoliday Blog Party Giveaway Mimi Soaps

Melissa — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:47:00 -0000

I am following Mimi on twitter

Re: CLOSEDHoliday Blog Party Giveaway Mimi Soaps

Melissa — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:48:00 -0000

Your button is on my blog

Re: CLOSEDHoliday Blog Party Giveaway Mimi Soaps

Melissa — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:56:00 -0000

I subscribed to your blog!

Re: PMA’s Oscar Live-Blog, PART ONE.

Melissa — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:45:51 -0000

Damn, I traffic needs to let me go home and watch the Oscars! Thanks for keeping me updated PMA!

Re: http://blog.inc.com/archives/2005/01/apprentice_3_al.html

Melissa — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 09:25:18 -0000

Okay - Is it just me or did anyone else think that Erin seems like a two-faced back-stabbing B!t&%?

First of all - she seems too hung up on her looks - all beauty no brains. Then in her interview she is talking all this crap about Verna and how weak Verna is and she can't take pressure etc and then when Verna decided to come back she is hugging Verna and saying I am glad you are back? Also whats up with her always doing these cheerleading moves?
Mel

Re: New Justin Timberlake ft. T.I. – If I (Produced by Timbaland)

Melissa — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:08:48 -0000

wtf is this? it aint bringin sexy back...

Re: Britney Spears – Shattered Glass

Melissa — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:02:37 -0000

amnesia is my favorite!! its so amazing!

Re: Goodbye Heath, a Mixtape (RIP)

Melissa — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:46:00 -0000

If you can't feel sorry for him feel sorry for the two-year old who hasn't done anything wrong and will now grow up without a father.

Yes, there is tragedy all over this city and especially this planet every day, but trying to establish some sort of hierarchy is pointless. It's a personal thing and the people closest to Heath Ledger probably feel as if their world has ended today. They deserve our sympathy just like anyone else who loses a loved one does.

Re: New Robyn feat Snoop Dogg – Bum Like You

Melissa — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:53:53 -0000

This is actually the first Robyn song I've ever listened to. I dig this, I'm gonna give her album a spin

Re: Vegan Purses That Actually Look Cool

Melissa — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:34:05 -0000

now, if only i could afford them.

Re: Vegan Purses That Actually Look Cool

Melissa — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:45:24 -0000

now if i could just afford them.

Re: 10,000 Crocs Make Their Way to Ecuador, Go For Children's Feet

Melissa — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:09:56 -0000

they are horrible for feet, esepcially young ones and dangerous to walk in especially on escalators

Re: Spring/Summer Fashion 2009: ecoSkin

Melissa — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:07:47 -0000

why is this stuff always so expensive?

Re: BuddhiWear Offers 20% Off Organic Family Apparel

Melissa — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:31:45 -0000

sorry, but i don't consider $30 for a t-shirt affordable.

Re: New Stairs Open Up Old Building

Melissa — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:27:52 -0000

let's hope children don't live there.

Re: 6 Green Celebrity Products Lines We Can't Get Enough Of

Melissa — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:34:32 -0000

these are all nice, but are so outrageously expensive the average person can not afford them. what is the use in that?

just confirms the stereotype that green products = pricey

Re: Greenpeace Rocks: Group Drops Boulders into Swedish Seas to Prevent Bottom Trawling

Melissa — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:55:08 -0000

i can't imagine what you think of sea shepherd

Re: Is Twitter the best Web 2.0 concept ever devised?

Melissa — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:30:00 -0000

Hey Darren, I am one of those suckers who just can't let go - despite the downtime I love the simplicity of the concept and the speed (well, usually) with which I can get answers, advice or opinions.

I've figured out where it fits in for me and although I slip into chat mode now and then on the the whole I draw huge value from it.

I tried Plurk and the flashy interface gave me the feeling it was going to be more effort...I also don't see the point in duplicating status messages on twitter and plurk so as a result just reverted to twitter.

I do hope the tech issues will be sorted soon though as I've built up a nice network and am enjoying it :)

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:10:00 -0000

ahhhhh i love it! i've got to do some serious babywearing shopping, it all looks so complicated.

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:22:00 -0000

You'll have to look for the "There's A Party In My Tummy" episode. Or YouTube it. It's completely addicting. Jake and I still sing it.

"Wonderpets" is another good one. I am totally opposed to the whole sales-intensive Disney crap, too. Spongebob is the worst. Autumn has Spongebob Legos and I'm like, seriously? What's wrong with plain Legos??

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:32:00 -0000

do you guys watch "yo gabba gabba?" we don't let autumn watch a lot of television, but she loves this show, and so do i. it's so retro-pop.

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:51:00 -0000

February 5 is also Fat Tuesday. Maybe you can make a Nutella-filled king cake. :)

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:00:00 -0000

:( my thoughts are with you. that's hard.

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:54:00 -0000

my thoughts are with you.

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:40:00 -0000

i had my tonsils out in college and i went from being sick all the damn time (seriously, strep throat once a month) to hardly ever being sick. it has been WONDERFUL for me.

also, i think it's entirely possible he's got seasonal allergies. i get allergy shots every month (used to be every week until i reached my full doseage) at the Allergy Clinic of Tulsa at 18th & Utica (Dr. Love). you wouldn't believe what very young children they have getting allergy shots - and they're champs, after the first few rounds they learn to just jump right up to the window and offer up their arms in exchange for a pinch and a piece of candy.

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:21:00 -0000

I do something similar to that, except I take a can of cream of mushroom and a can of evaporated milk, mix, and pour over the top.

YUM.

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:11:00 -0000

that is the most breathtakingly sad thing i've read in a long time, and the timing is so weird since now that i'm getting further along i started shopping for life insurance policies today in case something happens to me during delivery.

i can't even imagine.

Re: Joss Stone's Earth-Bangle

Melissa — Tue, 04 Oct 2005 16:39:12 -0000

Awesome that Joss Stone is speaking out on climate change. But...at the same time, she is also a model and spokesperson for the World Gold Council (association of gold mining companies).

I'm not sure if Joss has any idea about the kind of impact gold mining has on the environment and on peoples' health. She should check out www.nodirtygold.org for more information-- it is considered the most polluting industry in the world. Joss needs to shed her bling and take a stand on "dirty gold" mining!

Re: Global Warming Goes Prime Time

Melissa — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 11:59:43 -0000

The dust bowl has nothing to do with global warming. It ocurred when the land was over used for farming and all of the nutrients were stripped from the soil. The earth went through a dry period, but temperatures were normal for the time period. This issue can't be used for as an arguement for, or against global warming. It was misuse of the land.

As for #1, I just hope you do some research. That's just silly. You can't assume that the water will be colder, just because at one time it was ice. The entire globe is warming because all of the greenhouse gases are being held to closer to the surface of the earth. The water will warm up too.

Re: Buns of Corn: SkirtSports and Sorona

Melissa — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:39:49 -0000

I wonder how this corn fabric compares environmentally to the modern wonder that is bamboo fabric? Even just on aesthetics alone, I doubt it can come close to the softness and anti-bacterial qualities...

Re: Wrap Your Wrists in Rock Stars' Used Guitar Strings

Melissa — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:38:53 -0000

I have a ring I made out of a guitar string from my favorite band. I guess with big bands the guitar tech brings a new guitar when someone breaks a string, but with a smaller band I just went down to the stage at the end and asked somebody for the string the guitar player had pulled off and thrown on the stage. Guitar string jewelry is pretty easy to make, except for the silver part...I skipped that.

Re: Vegan Purses That Actually Look Cool

Melissa — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:34:05 -0000

now, if only i could afford them.

Re: Vegan Purses That Actually Look Cool

Melissa — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:45:24 -0000

now if i could just afford them.

Re: 10,000 Crocs Make Their Way to Ecuador, Go For Children's Feet

Melissa — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:09:56 -0000

they are horrible for feet, esepcially young ones and dangerous to walk in especially on escalators

Re: Spring/Summer Fashion 2009: ecoSkin

Melissa — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:07:47 -0000

why is this stuff always so expensive?

Re: BuddhiWear Offers 20% Off Organic Family Apparel

Melissa — Wed, 06 May 2009 00:31:45 -0000

sorry, but i don't consider $30 for a t-shirt affordable.

Re: New Stairs Open Up Old Building

Melissa — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:27:52 -0000

let's hope children don't live there.

Re: 6 Green Celebrity Products Lines We Can't Get Enough Of

Melissa — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:34:32 -0000

these are all nice, but are so outrageously expensive the average person can not afford them. what is the use in that?

just confirms the stereotype that green products = pricey

Re: Greenpeace Rocks: Group Drops Boulders into Swedish Seas to Prevent Bottom Trawling

Melissa — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:55:08 -0000

i can't imagine what you think of sea shepherd

Re: The Johnson Family Update › Log In

Melissa — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:22:00 -0000

i love that idea! i hate clutter and having too much stuff - to the extent that i don't even really care about registering for the baby because, seriously, how much stuff does a little 8lb creature really need?

i heard one idea once that i will definitely use in the upcoming years when the baby gets old enough to invite her own friends to her parties: have each of the children bring a new, wrapped book, put them all in a pile, and let each of the children select one to open and take home.

Re: T-shirt Redesign by Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:05:00 -0000

Big, big thanks. I'll keep you posted about new styles.

Re: e.l.f. makeup collection giveaway- 2 winners

Melissa — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:40:45 -0000

i tweeted!

Re: e.l.f. makeup collection giveaway- 2 winners

Melissa — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:41:16 -0000

i want to try their mineral make up...

Re: e.l.f. makeup collection giveaway- 2 winners

Melissa — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:42:58 -0000

i took the survey!!
this is a great giveaway, thank you for hosting it!

Re: http://www.milkberryland.com/2009/02/one-world-one-heart-giveaway.html

Melissa — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:51:00 -0000

Thank you for the great giveaway & the chance to win!

:) Melissa

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2009/05/wisc-man-used-myspace-to-solicit-teens.html

Melissa — Wed, 27 May 2009 06:25:01 -0000

Oh ugh, that creeper lives just up the road from me. Hope they lock his ass up for a good long time!

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2009/03/alabama-shooting-spree-claims-10.html

Melissa — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:44:24 -0000

I'm a huge fan of True Crime books. School shootings and Family shootings seem to happening more often for some reason. I see stories about them all the time now. I recently came across an amazing story of forgiveness offered by a man who lost his whole family due to the planning of his own son. I was in awe the whole time I read Ken's book.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2009/02/bad-kentucky-boyfriend-beat-baby-to.html

Melissa — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:47:00 -0000

You can not always believe what you hear. Did you know the police neglected to tell you the baby's mother and grandmother had the baby at the hospital just days before her death, because she had fallen and hit her head. He could never harm a child. Accidents happen and thats what this terrible tragedy was, and ACCIDENT.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/12/man-who-threatened-president-still-in.html

Melissa — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:33:31 -0000

quote-"I realise that. It is still a stupid and worthless law that smacks of authority worship." end quote

That is ridiculous. First,if someone made those kinds of threats against anyone they would go to jail and deservedly so. Nutjobs do tend to target presidents more often. Be it for fame or whatever their twisted mind works out as a reason. Remember a president named John F. Kennedy? We have to protect our leaders.

Re: http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2006/12/is-having-another-online-life-good-or.html

Melissa — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:41:00 -0000

Vicki, just wanted to draw your attention to another use of Second Life...how about a Second Life church? Check out what LifeChurch.tv is doing with their internet campus!! Once your on their main church website, click on the internet campus link and you'll see some great testimony of how God is using Second Life to change life!!

Re: Cool Cat Teacher Blog: How I use wikis. What do you do?

Melissa — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:09:00 -0000

I am a primary teacher, so it is nearly impossible to use wikis with my students. However, I have found a agreat wiki to collaborate with fellow teachers. 
http://www.freereading.net

Re: Cool Cat Teacher Blog: How can we harness the power of the irresistible?

Melissa — Wed, 17 May 2006 14:19:00 -0000

That's a rather unconvential way to teach literacy, but I agree that we need to reach the students through any means that they can relate to. I think I would be cautious about how I used a video game in my classroom though, I can see that some parents and other educators would get upset about us "playing games" all day.

Re: Graboid, your online TV?…Free!

Melissa — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:53:50 -0000

I love Graboid. I dont have it anymore but they were doen alot..

Re: I really need answers - Letters to the Webmaster

Melissa — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:59:00 -0000

webmaster,

Thanks to those seatbelts and airbags, we still have you to chat with. I am glad you survived it unharmed.

Seo,
That Jesus take the wheel song drives me batty! It is like listening to white noise or the scratching of nails down a chalk board. UGHH! It is a lullabye to brainwash the masses.

The people who insist that a divine miracle saved them, usually sound so over bloated by it. They make it sound like ANY miracle can be easily attained by everyone.

IF you have the right ammount/brand of faith.

If miracles are so easy to achieve, then why do they still need hospitals and doctors?

Re: I really need answers - Letters to the Webmaster

Melissa — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 05:18:00 -0000

Darlene,

No one attacked anyone.
Is the sky falling too?

I examined your story, and then I laid out the questions that I was left with after reading your post.

You failed to present legit evidence for your supernatural intervention. You did not convince me of it happening, and I revealed my disbelief in front of you and everyone else.

Your subjective "experience" is not a broad reaching occurrence that has helped anyone else, but yourself! Is that not a selfish thing to advocate? That's why these miracle stories tend to bother me a bit.

Your miracle BRAGS:" I am special; I must tell everyone about how special I am because I received a special treatment from god. I am great and cured! OH, I am sorry it doesn’t happen for everyone so easily.

Almost everyone else reading your miracle story was left to feel inferior; I guess I suck, because god ignores me.

You see miracles ALWAYS leaves everyone else EXCLUDED. The unfortunate MASSES are left hanging out to dry, almost like being abandoned and uncared for.

That does not sit well with me. Preferential treatment that benefits the few, while the rest of the human population is left to fin for itself seems completely unfair and unjust.

ALL miracles are usually limited to only one individual, as yours is exclusively a special occurrence tailor made just for YOU.

That means, there will be a great number of people who are left to suffer because YOUR god is picky about whom he helps out.

I asked you how that made you feel! (But you will not answer me, for some reason?)

Darlene:"I do not have the answers to any of this."

But, you stepped up to offer the unanswerable to someone else. That is your form of "help"!????

Why not answer me? Is Nisa the only person on here, worthy of your cause on here?

Darlene:"I was simply shareing my experience to Nisa of what I BELIEVE was supernatural."

Exactly. You explained a lot right there in one word for someone who doesn't have ANY answers.

You believe...and I don't. That does not mean you have to exclude me from your conversation does it?

Darlene, you are the one coming to THIS forum to freely share your fluffy feelings with the nice folks of this here web site.

Suddenly, no one is allowed to state their thoughts or share their feelings, just because YOU are here and you think you are offering hope to someone with your wishy-washy special story.

You are refusing to participate in an honest and intellectual discussion, while stomping your feet like a child because no one volunteered to be on your team!

I think you simply got mad because my views and questions do not support YOUR Christian beliefs.

Why not talk with me about my questions? It might benefit both of us. There is no need to run and hide, as we are both capable of sharing our feelings openly and honestly. I am an adult.

Darlene Declares:" However I will say this, does it make you feel good and tough putting down and attacking everyone who is a christian because of your bitter experiences or views?

Darlene, you are avoiding the questions by throwing out negative accusations, which I know to be completely FALSE. That is wrong.

I asked you HOW it could possibly feel right or good to receive exclusive divine help from a god that is totally denying his healing hand to others, and somehow I get thrown under your "bully" bus.

I said NOTHING negative about Christian people! Why are you acting so insecure? You are the blessed miracle child here. Where is your confidence in that?

I was trying to inquire more from you and I thought I could get YOU to maybe ask yourself these critical questions.

You should think about the ethical juxtaposition this god puts you in as a human being. Compare your answered prayers and extraordinary cures, to the unanswered hope of a teenager dying from brain cancer.

How about the way your story makes ME feel as a person. You don't know what I have experienced personally.

Maybe I feel excluded from your special divine healing club, denied access to this supernatural help, etc...But I don't.

It actually makes me ill to hear mindless people go on and on about how the vague mystical forces of the universe work for them, but for most...eh not so much.

The GOD who you alleged gives you special treatment is ALSO neglecting to provide basic needs for an entire nation of poverty and war stricken children.

Innocent children get NOTHING, while you get EVERYTHING. Burn victims are scoffed at. Missing a limb, well you are shit out of luck. You live by miracles...they live in desolation. Get my drift?

I do question the validity of your miracles and your god's existence, but I will not apologize for that.

Does that make me a bully?

No. It makes me an honest thinking person that is skeptical of the glazed over miracle stories that are all to often offered up as HELPFUL advice from exclusive people such as yourself.

When in reality, it offers NOTHING tangible to someone else whom may be in dire need for help and hope.

Darlene falsely accuses:
"Most people on here attack christians as if we are the ones who hurt you all so much."

No Darlene. You are projecting again. That is a very dishonest thing for you to do, once AGAIN.

That same superficial accusation is pathetically parroted by all the faithful cult heads. That is typical empty name calling. At least pick something original to spew out.

We come to this site to share our personal conflicts we had/have with Christian theology and all the other superstitions that are related to religious faith in general.

Yes, we do discuss everything openly and with great passion. I enjoy it and feel at home. You are free to express yourself, so I in turn expressed myself. That is usually how these forums and blogs work; Hence the name of this site, EX-christian.net.

Sorry that our open discussions quickly pisses off the few wandering faithful who happen to stumble into this site by chance. (sure ya do!)

Christians throwing a fit over our accusations exposes a big fact about their beliefs: Faith itself is a fragile and doubtful state of being, by its own definition.

BTW: No one in church hurt me. They lied to me a lot, but I harbor no anger towards the people. I avoid religions, cults, churches, and all superstitions because it does not offer me what I am seeking in life; simple as that.

Darlene:"I came to this site questioning christianity,"

No you did not! That is quite obvious, as your post proves the exact opposite. You have not questioned anything about christianity.

Be honest, and say you came here to see the freak show. You have thousands and thousands of churches waiting for you to serve them. That is your choice.

We have specifically disqualified the Christian church for very valid and personal reasons.

We have each other and this little website. Good grief. We are not bothering anyone, as in showing up to your churches to call the long winded preachers out on their Sunday sales pitch.

Darlene- Are you capable of offering up an olive twig to allow us to have our own place in this world where we DO FIT IN with others like ourselves. We are the odd ones out here, and we know it.

Does that make YOU feel better?

Please! Your special self does not need any help from any HUMAN here. Just ask your god to give you what you want and provide all the answers FOR YOU.

You clearly have confirmed that you are closed minded to any form of questioning. You did not come here seeking anything outside of your selfish little "god loves me more" box.

Darlene states:"this site has confirmed to me that christianity is a much better way of life"

OF COURSE you say that now! At last, the truth comes out! Now, you are playing Christian cloak and dagger!

Darlene, I truly hope this exchange between us leaves you thinking and questioning more and more. Religion is not the answer, in my opinion. Tried it, but it did not work for me.

I never wanted you to take your ball and run home. BUT, if your state of faith is that of an eggshell, maybe it would be better for you to stay on the sidelines and observe life from there.

As for me, put me in coach!
I am ready to learn and I promise to play fair.

Re: I really need answers - Letters to the Webmaster

Melissa — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:25:00 -0000

Darlene,

Everything in your "miracle" story just bounced right over me or something. I read it again, and I just don't see it. What did I miss?

Where was the incredible evidence that supports your belief that this was a surpernatural intervention. Your gospel is far from simple.

In your miracle, your all powerful god secretively prescribe his black magic remedy for you, via a third party stranger, who came to you in your final hour of need.

Is that the bottom line?

How do you connect rubbing red meat on your face with a supernatural occurence of divine intervention?

If anything, this "person in the waiting room" offered you a natural cure, which actually may have originated in a superstitious cult like the African or Haitian Vodun.

Animal sacrifice anyone? Rub in the
Blood- for smooth and glowing skin!

WTF!What/Who/When/How...nothing.

I tried to identify the clear moment of your miraculous event. Instead, it was like reading in the fog while listening to a mass of crickets.

My problem with understanding miracles" is that it never offers:

1)Direct evidence for anything supernatural.

2)Similar accounts of the same exact miracle happening in SMALL/GREAT numbers, all at once.

3)Evidence that ONE particular God is responsible for ALL miracles.

Honest questions:

In your opinion, why does your god totally ignore other faithful people with similar types of problems. Why heal only you?

I know of a girl, a Junior at my son's high school, who developed severe acne around 13 and has suffered with it since. I'm rather sure that her family and their church have prayed over her, asking god to heal her. She is a bit shy, but really friendly, and she happens to be very Christian.

What is the explanation for such a cold indifference to MOST people's suffering, ignoring the majority of life on this planet, and yet this god delivers this simple NATURAL remedy only to YOU.

Doesn't that strike you as odd?

Your god LIMITS his healing to only those he deems worthy or special enough to help.

How does that make you feel being considered so special and all?

Like Wow Man! God mustlike you.

I guess this girl I know is just not praying hard enough, or maybe it's just not the right time for her, or maybe her church is calling out to the wrong god.

She waits for YOUR miracle to come her way, every single day.

Why only some and not all?

Why is this God so persnickety and selective with his healing ways?

Examine that, please. Seriously.

Why would a god only chooses to give out skin care advice, or more importantly, a vast wave of complete healing for ALL of his "created babes" on Earth.

Fix everyone, not this particular one, or that special one. ALL OF US! Pray for that, would ya!

If I were an all powerful god, I would show up for work everyday and love to the fact that I can heal EVERYONE. I would WANT to meet and talk and laugh and be WITH the people who spend their life following me and loving me for all the healing I give them.

I would teach others how to have my healing powers, and I would limit them to only doing good. I would short circuit the human need for anything bad or negative. I would not give anyone free choice, only positive choice. My creation would care for each other, because I made them this way for a greater purpose.
It's called Peace.
End of story.

But I, am not a god.

IF I had millions of dollars, I would hire a dermatologist to help that girl treat her acne and rid her of her scars.

Now, IF that same dermatologist recommended the same type of treatment that you described above, as white lights shined behind her...then maybe you might be on to something.

BUT, even then, I still would not qualify it as a supernatural intervention. It is still, a man made cure.

So, do you think this girl will have her prayers answered before she starts her freshman year in college?

Since you have a high speed god connection, could you put in a good word for her with your god?

Oh, and please ask him to get busy using those special powers he allegedly has, and stop hording all those benefits for himself and his chosen few.

That girl will wake up tomorrow and still have acne. That is her reality, at least until some human (without wings) comes along to help her out, just like the person that came your way and helped you heal yourself!

Re: A prophecy for the webmaster - Letters to the Webmaster

Melissa — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:51:00 -0000

David: "I'm really sorry if I offended you at all or made you feel like I was challenging your beliefs.

What beliefs?

David, do you believe leprachauns and gnomes are real? How about Zeus and Santa Claus?

Most likely, your answer's are no.

So, can I challenge your LACK of belief in these things by saying you must believe in their non-existence? That makes no sense.

If I claimed there was a creative force in nature named UNI and it is the cause of all life...would you believe me?

If you do NOT believe me, why NOT?

Belief in theistic terms is not required when concluding that invisible MYTHICAL characters like gods, angels, demons, sprites, fairies, leprachauns and gnomes are not real or relevant to life.

I am absent of a belief in these imaginary concepts and reject them as fiction. Simple as that.

We just came to a different conclusion than you have. One that does not require an act of FAITH.

Re: You are not an x-Christian! - Letters to the Webmaster

Melissa — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:30:00 -0000

Andrew,

No gods for me!

Uhm, last time I checked, I had a vagina. So, I guess that counts me out of being ruler of the universe, eh? Gods can only be men.

You can be sarcastic, it doesn’t bother me. Ya get what ya give.

You never answered my question:
Do you believe in Zeus? Again, please answer this question and explain why/why not.

Faith is not required to make an honest statement about my opinion of why people submit their life to oppressive religious faith.

You advocate and endorse a belief in what I now consider to be a false primitive concept that was origninally invented and continues to be used to have authority and power over humanity.

I am simply refuting what you are selling in here. (YOUR faith)

Now, Christians and Islamic people believe their eternal destination is a Texas sized "White Light" paradise designed exclusively for them to house their supremacy cult.

The highest form of supremacy known to the universe and mankind is their claim to fame and they believe the only purpose to this life is to appease an alleged cosmic bound leader whose actions resembles an elitist dictator with a hankering for murder, torture, and doom for those he hates.

This is purpose to you?

Read the ENTIRE bible Andrew, not just the rosy parts. It is a disturbing book that is seriously depressing for the most part.

In rejecting the ancient theistic ideology that accredits ALL power to some invisible superior alien dictator hiding behind the darkness of outer space, I removed the big ass pad lock that it placed on my mind and my life.

I opened myself up to see the broader picture of this world.
I wanted to follow MY inner voice that urged me to seek the truth of THIS WORLD and challenge the beliefs I was instructed to hold. I wanted to know where I was wrong.

I began to connect with the history of the human race and the troubles it has caused humanity.

I wanted to take charge of my time and carefully choose my actions. In the vastness of space and time, we hang in the balance of change and chance.

It was then, I realized that I was not rare or special at all. I was just another form of life. That is okay with me. It makes being alive that much more precious and limited, but oh so wonderous.

I was once like you and I was just as convinced as you are that serving god was my entire life's purpose. We both filled in those big blanks with assumptions and faith, but that was not enough for me.

Now, I think the pursuit of religious faith was not only useless but very harmful. I was deluding myself in trying to have a personal relationship with the air while begging forgiveness from the rocks and trees, for what it was worth.

Talk about futility!

I prayed daily from a very young age and only received silence. I practiced grace, humility, forgiveness, compassion, acceptance, and faith everyday, but god and Jesus always eluded me, to no fault of my own.

I begged and I pleaded and did everything that was asked of me.
I kept my faith as a tiny mustard seed (because the bible said that is all that is required)...until reality hit me square in the head.

I was mindlessly trying to have a personal relationship with an invisible unknown myth that required obedience and fear on order to believe in him.

Ponder this:
I remember having an imaginary friend when I was a kid and my parents thought it was just so cute but silly. I had tea with her and pulled a chair out for her when I sat down at the table. Somehow, she was deemed unreal as a creative part of my imagination, but god remained outside of that measure.

Well, I grew up, became an individual and finally sat down one day with the honest intention to open mind to find the truth. It was a heart felt desire to try to understand all religious faith and where I fit in to that picture.

When I researched the history behind the Christian faith and realized how similar the whole story of God and Jesus is to Ahura Mazda and Mithra. There are many other examples, but too long to go into here. Read these for references to above:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahura_Mazda
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithra

The bible borrowed, copied, and forged many mythological stories from ancient Babylonian, Egyptian, Persian, Assyrian, and Greek teachings that were formed prior to Judaism and Christianity. All of them seeking to be rulers of the world by claiming to be BE the creator of our world.

It was a major AH-HA! moment.
A life changing epiphany.

Finally, I had identified what I felt conflicted about internally from my early adulthood. Something about Christianity's teachings really bothered me at my core. I never knew what that was until I was able to question it.

It was ALL fictional mythology.

I had clarity about this life for the first time ever. That feeling of doubt and helplessness vanished almost instantly.

It took time to deprogram my mind from fearing the unknown and the threats of eternal damnation, but for the first time in my life I did not feel lost in endless faith or as a failure for not having received some divine validation from the supreme invisi-leader hiding beyond the great void.

What I do know:
I don't know everything. No one does. But, mankind has invented millions of gods over the course of human history and I have no personal desire to serve these ancient myths.

Also, it is the teachings of the bible that claims the entire cosmic scheme was set into motion by a SELF SERVING god living all alone in the void. This would imply the universe was created FOR HIS SUPREMACY NEEDS ALONE. That just sounds so man made and way too greedy to be Universal Truth.

Even though the bible God is the creator of evil, we get blamed for the major problems he knew it would make. If god was a SHE, it would be the other way around.

Andrew, answer me this; A LOVING god would have created everything perfect right from the start and provide no “free will” for his enslaved supreme race.

No choice means ALL IS GREAT FOREVER. BUT, because he KNEW we would fall from grace and go the wrong way, he deliberately gave us a mind to think away our faith and fail him to fill up HIS HELL.

No, the bible god actually planned for our fall to happen. If he had this insight to all knowledge past, present and future, why create something just to see it throught its eventual failure and doom.

Death, wars, disease, poverty, and murder are all attributed to the god of the bible to fulfill his grand supremacy plan so he can chose only the best of the best.

THAT is supremacy and THAT is not my calling in life.

YOUR ALLEGED GOD CLAIMS HE MADE EVIL FOR HIS OWN PURPOSE AND HAS PLANS TO TORTURE PEOPLE FOR FAILING HIM ANDREW...THAT DOESN'T BOTHER YOU AT ALL?

Sorry, but it turns my stomach that religious people actually believe this and advocate it.

You are an atheist too, Andrew.
You just won't admit it because you only ACKNOWLEDGE the one god that you have been instructed to.

Now, please answer my questions.

And remember, Zeus loves you and I will pray that he comes deep into your beating heart so that you may be magically healed by his Titan powers and submit to his super duper supreme cosmic rule.
OR ELSE...

Godless in peace,

Re: You are not an x-Christian! - Letters to the Webmaster

Melissa — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 23:44:00 -0000

Andrew: "Because most of what I have read speaks to me of the pain, desperation, disillusionment and suffering that I felt away from Jesus Christ.'

You went back because you are a human being that has been instructed to be obsessed with being chosen as privledged to have a membership to the sky club that is exclusive to only your kind.

You went back because you are fearful of the suffering that is promised to you in scriptures for straying away from your holy supremacy cult?

You went back because it is easier to get in line and march in obedience than to be deemed unacceptable to those around you.

You went back because you are promised a special reward in the highest form of supremacy known to mankind.

Andrew: "Mock me - course you can, it ain't goin to stop me praying because Jesus was mocked, beaten, tortured and crucified."

Oh mylanta!

Andrew is so much more special cause he thinks he's being crucified just like Jaysus was.

Andrew is the new age martyr for the Christian faith for being tortured and mocked in cyber space! (Hey, that rhymes)

Get over yourself already.

Andrew...you think are so supreme because you belong to a cult that claims it is superior to all others groups of human beings and you love that your supremacy group has exclusive access to a superior god and his special place for special people in his supreme heaven.

His chosen special people are way better than everyone else and you MUST love that your superior god calls for the eternal torture of anyone that fails to meet his supreme ways!

People like Andrew just can't understand why so many people do not want to belong to their supremacy group to hold hands and sing songs about how superior they are to all the inferior evil sinners they plan on torturing, forever and ever.

They are special and chosen because they read and fear special scriptures about their Supreme God's SUPERIOR TORTURE PLAN!

All they want is to reign in heaven with their supremacy group and watch over the evil dominion of HELL THAT THEIR SUPREME LEADER CREATED JUST TO SPECIALIZE IN SUPREME TORTURE!!!!

Yeah, superiority seems to be the agenda of all religious people.

God is superior to everyone, Jaysus is superior to Mohammad, Jews are superior to the Egyptians, White people are superior to everyone, and it is all a game WHO is more FUCKIN SPECIAL!

And anyone that feels no need to be superior to anyone else is shit out of luck and shall be condemned to fry forever in the blasting furnance that is specially built by their supreme Hitler type God who designed it to accomplish the maximum amount of torture and pain ever invented.

They are just so damn special.

Andrew, sorry you feel so superior and chosen for your faith in yet another supremacy hate cult.

I like equality better and hope the truth of reality will eventually drive all these extreme religious supremacy groups out of business before they destroy humanity.

BTW, You are not the only one praying for us. There must be thousands by now and it seems like everyone's special prayers are just not special enough for your superior leader.

OR maybe you all are not real TRUE Christians!

Godless for reason and peace,

Re: What were the Christian Crusades? - Letters to the Webmaster

Melissa — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 03:56:00 -0000

There are plenty of secular relief groups helping out in New Orleans and all over the world for that matter.

In the U.S. most of these non-religious groups are being discriminated against by the Bush administration whose official FEMA list exclusively favors funding only faith based relief groups.

Check out this article:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000087&sid=a.YafP.BwkJA&refer=top_world_news

A list of secular and non-sectarian relief groups:

Secular Humanist Aid Relief Effort
http://www.secularhumanism.org
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
http://www.opusa.org
http://www.bethecause.org
www.chinar.org
www.americares.org
http://www.sungi.org
www.secondharvest.org
www.daretocare.org

There are many other International Private Reliefs Organizations that have no religious affiliation due to political/social implications.

Re: Written by Men? - Letters to the Webmaster

Melissa — Thu, 04 May 2006 16:46:00 -0000

I believe Zeus was trying to *strrr-ummmm* my ancient heart strings today by making an almost miraculous connection with me at the bus stop...or maybe it was Thor or Hestia?

Anyway, overhead their was a strike of lightening and a great clap of thunder that rattled me bones, right at the same exact time a large advertisement on the side of the bus pulled to a stop right in front of me which boldy proclaimed: "Go Greek"!

I guess that should be considered a sign from the great Zeus on Mt. Olympus. I pondered only for a second then went on my way.

ORRR...it COULD it be the OT Christian God was converted while waiting around the last 2,000 years and is now really a Greek god and not a Hebrew God anymore. Dare say?

Well, as imagined, all of this is only relative to those people who decide to live by faith in self-made assumptions and baseless notions of make believe.

Even though one tries to have so much faith (but always fails to have enough of it!)it requires the mind of a child to know it.

Guess that counts me out.

MAYBE the ancients biblical writters were wrong and could not understand the Real Greek Truth back then.

MAYBE the TRUE way to eternal bliss is to believe that Zeus is highest in the ranking of a hundred other "Sky Fathers" and has been kicking their divine asses and taking down names.

Also, I think they believe Zeus commanded that Gaia is the highest Mother and he says we have turned our backs on her. She is mad at this world and he will make us pay in horrific agony for failing to honor her twice a day. Rain and earthquakes, famine and fire...for the bad children of Earth.

She is a jealous Mother, but she loves us. She can kill whomever she would like in an instant if it serves her purpose, but She loves us. We should stop raping her of her precious resources or else she is going to come back and destroy half of the planet in a fit of rage and revenge and return it primitive muck once again.

She has plans though, for the other half that was good and followed only Gaia, she will rise them up to live in the new world that she creates perfectly in 1,000 years. Unity and Peace forever.

This prophetic message was brought to you by me...just now!

So I am writting it down to share with all those who are lost and without love and that many may know this truth ages from now.

These are the words of the great Gaia...Mother of ALL! Promising to guide you to eternal light. Stop following those man made false images and idols, these unoperable gods have no control over HER. Stop carrying your false labels to identify your stripe or cult.

Gaia is love. Bow to her, every Knee...or spend your life floating aimlessly in space and time being tormented and twisted by gravity and black holes.

She loves us. But BEWARE!

(illogical improvising is required)

Here is the Truest and complete MYTHICAL story as told by ancient Greek men as they wer inspired by mother Gaia, for her children of the Earth and her own powerful divine children that rule over all of nature.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_Olympians

HOWEVER...one must make absolute assumptions in order to believe THIS particular religious faith is the Ultimate Truth and should be adhered to by ALL people in this world. Have enough faith yet?

They are right...everyone else is wrong. Jesus is all there is for those struggling with Earthly life and even believing that is just impossible! Let them bang you over the head with their bible, like a gang or a cult that initiates you by dunking your "old" self away, the words are like a sword of swift justice that cuts out your BRAIN while they sucker you in by selling false hope and religious lies.

Humanity is alive but not well. It requires our attention. Religious people pretend to be exceptional for their faith as claiming to have a divine connection with a holier-than- thou cosmic dictator that made evil for his own purpose and hides behind a unknown throne somewhere in a nearby galaxy, but wants us to "know" him.

He offers his mortal servants an unsuitable set of teachings to live by and promises torture to those who fail his life long course.

Bible god is ALL LOVING? Sure he is, go on and follow him right into your own delusional oblivion.
Okay, I've tried it. But the superaliens don't speak to me or move me emotionally for some logical reason.

It is delusion you know. Religious faith is a belief strongly held in spite of invalidating evidence.

JB's question is not even valid, if you follow Zeus or Hades.

Zeus bless you all as he rains down upon us all his mighty primordial anger and eternal righteousness! Forever.

NOT!

You know, I am wondering about the thousands and thousands of people who died today after praying and begging for a bit of food or a much needed cure.

Help is not on the way from any god above...it is down the earthen path where compassion and humanity meets on Survival Lane.

We all know the hidden truth about myth and religion, but living beyond the ancient legends of fantasy requires people to be honest and unselfish, to let go of our own assumptions.

I am open to change, unlike the self-righteous religious folks whom proclaim to know it all because of a dusty old man made religious journal called the bible.

Critical thought and honest inquiry moves us beyond the dead end of blind religious faith to experience the eyes-wide-open adventures of discovery and freedom.

Hope this helps ya JB.

Re: The Challenge to any Fundementalist Chrsitain reading this - Letters to the Webmaster

Melissa — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 22:47:00 -0000

One that is a mocking bird:

You show up here with your cross necklace all in a bunch...what did you expect...Disney land?

Go ahead, use your FAITH and try to invent/explain to us how you "talk" to that imaginary friend of yours (god. While your at it, you must ask him why he created evil in the first place? He needed evil just as much as he needed good...what justice?

Your a slave to your hairball beliefs and you have no clue that your faith requires you to be a life long combatant in a (pretend) galatic sized moral battle started by a gigantic ghost hundred thousand years ago and he remains in hiding behind the wormholes of darkness...resistance is futile!

Sound silly enough yet?

God made evil...And you love him!!! That makes you an evil loving godbot! The devil was made by god and he is after you!

RUN FORREST...RUN!!!!!!!
The devil is his son!

Think...what if RA is the TRUEST God. IT is a Titan and IT reigns supreme over the entire universe and RA is even more powerful and supernatural than the inferior sub-supernatural group of gods, in the lower realm where your god is believed to reside.

DOH! Wait...you don't believe in Ra or Allah? Well, that means you are an atheist too? SHEESH. Why didn't you just say so.

You don't believe in Zeus either...what about Odin? Santa Claus, Peter Pan, and the Easter Bunny are not real to you? Oh, and don't forget the tooth fairy. Man, you are taking a big risk when it comes to your afterlife forever life. Lol...it's all a bit tricky.

Tell the kids...santa brings you presents...he is invisible.

The tooth fairy gives you presents...she is invisible.

God gives you presents...he is invisible.

BUT, we trust they are truly there beacause we just believe it in our hearts. Now, go to sleep and pretend there is an evil fire breathing devil waiting in the closet, so don't get out of that bed.

Kisses and lies and prayers... that will keep you happy.

No wonder so many kids don't listen to their mentally abusive superstitious parents;the others are just so damn scared of the monster lurking in the closet.

Which one are you?

Congrats and thanks for playing...
now go back to talking in tongues to the air and do let us know what the wind whispers in your ear, as it may be your answer to everything.

Good night and good luck!

Re: The Challenge to any Fundementalist Chrsitain reading this - Letters to the Webmaster

Melissa — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:46:00 -0000

Dave8 and X-fundy,

I was posting on the go and did not proof read close enough to catch a few goofs. Oh well, thanks for taking the time to ponder it.

That particular bible quote is a prime example of the many insoluble problems that are present in and created by, biblical faith.

Now, about the flipping good to be evil as vice versa...We could predict the reverse outcome to be this: Us mere mortals begin living much longer lives because we have accomplished heaven on earth and hell would actually mean eternal life in neverland with the lunatic inventor of evil!

OR, maybe gods extreme plans of cruelty are being threatened by the loving E.T.'s from Titan. You know, those mythical beings that are superior to god.

They are the truest Truth's.

I get it now, life ain't nothin' but antonymic riddles! Yippee, so glad we figured that one out quickly. I am feeling a little supernatural right about now, how bout' u? (Well ok, not really)

The flying spaghetti monster has won the life long battle for us. Hot-spa-ghet-ti! (as in hallelujah) Amazing grazing...how sweet the sound. Anyone hungry for some unconditional pasta love?

No need for prostrating, praying, or preaching. Slurrping and sucking are optional. Lol ;)sexy!

Good noodles and good night to all!

Re: The Challenge to any Fundementalist Chrsitain reading this - Letters to the Webmaster

Melissa — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 18:06:00 -0000

Prov.16:4
The lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

I would like to read an honest personal response from an inquiring Christian after reading my short treatise on this above quote which depicts gods creation of evil(s). Try to list your reasons to believe in a god that makes evil for his own desire and purpose.

Objectively try to relate to the basic problems that are created amongst people and societies that are being guided by an absolute faith to believe they are living for and according to, a divine set-up, with mankind being exclusively made to fight for their survival in the middle of two extreme opposing forces (good & evil).

Evil, as purported to be invented by the biblical god to test the dedication and faith of his Earth-bound servant-children also threatens them with his horrific plans of torture for all those failing to meet his perfect needs.

Please describe how this divinely produced “intentional conflict” makes you feel as a ethical human being, instead of justifying the questions by simply talking over and around them with more bible quotes.

Imagine if you will; would you knowingly subject your innocent children to live in a place that was purposely designed to be conflictive and incompatible for them at all times?

Prov.16:4
The lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

Q: Why would the bible god desire evil to begin with?

Q: What greater purpose does evil serve your faith?

Why would an alleged omniscient deity being of superior morality purposely "make" things that are wicked and evil, if the ultimate goal was to achieve eternal love and goodness?

Contrast might be a possible consideration, so that we may know what good is by comparing it to what is bad. But, Why not make the alternative a fair condition that is less harmful to our well being?

IF a god planted evil in the midst of goodness intentionally and these extremes were a planned part of the human living conditions on Earth, then couldn't we and shouldn't we, be able to turn that around and make the same accusation against the “sinful nature” of the bible god for creating evil in the first place, just as he condemns mankind for creating our own evils?

Better yet, Why wouldn't a god PREVENT evil?? Now that would be a great accomplishment, one that is worthy of love and praise.

A deity that produces conflicting natures to work against one another specifically, as to cause or produce constant struggles within the internal/external world of humankind only denigrates our life to a dismal production in a dramatic scheme of contradictions.

This belief reduces our existence to a trivial contest for supremacy, rendering our lives to being that of an enslaved race of moral combatants, for as long as we live.

According to the bible myths, we were made specifically to fight in this designer war which god began as an experiment to prove TO HIMSELF that he is capable of good and evil, creating and destroying, for his own desires.

How is that comforting to people of faith?

Allegedly, everything in existence originated from this god for his own ultimate purpose of requiring worship and glory in order for him to dole out rewards of everlasting life upon death only to those that are obedient servants to his plan.
He can deny this great benefit to whoever has fallen short of his expectations.

The War of Good vs. Evil that was commenced by your god actually negates free will and promotes

A supernaturally produced "state of opposition" will reproduce exactly what the parameters are set up for; hence the constant struggle between good and evil and hence the contradictive and complicated state of man.

One could speculate (as required when having faith in the bible) that this deity is just as confused and fallible as his human counterparts. We could only guess that maybe this god was bored in his solo simplicity in the beginning of time, and he needed something beyond himself to keep him happy. Was God unfulfilled being all alone in his absolute perfection that he needed to magically make a universe with planets and people to give him something interesting to study for the next few millennia’s?

This combative design was decided by whom, originally? God, of course! He personally claims it at such. His only other duty to this world: awaiting the Day of Judgment upon HIS creation that HE has destined for turmoil and torture, even though everything was without evil prior to his creation of it.

He is forgiving, but jealous
He is loving, but angry.
He knows peace, but commands many grand war’s.
He wants justice, but genocide is necessary.
He loves virgins, but grants them as property
He creates life, but destruction is equally promised.
He wants good, but makes evil.

God is a contradiction.

How does that make you feel to know that your god intentionally created mankind to serve him and his complex cosmic size battle that he himself, wanted and started, originally?

Again, following the illogical causation for our existence per the bible’s stories of human origin, it actually reduces our existence in this world to be nothing more than that of stuffed puppets in a cosmic sized theatre, with God being the grand master of our strings, in control of our deeds and disasters.

According to the bible, god is a nemesis: A source of harm or ruin: Retributive justice in its execution or outcome: To follow the proposed course of action is to invite nemesis. An opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome.
One that inflicts retribution or vengeance.

If you honestly reflect upon the examples of gods wrath and consider the behavior and actions of the “god” in the bible, he continually orders up evil and commands death as yet another part of his twisted plans for mankind. That is abusive behavior and it requires an abusive faith to go along with it. God appears to be as heinous as any human being that pre-meditates murder and kills for revenge or threatens terrorism when others do not comply with certain demands.

The bible stories, whether read as literal or metaphorical, reduces its god to a cold and calculating dictator which seeks to destroy everyone and anything that does not serve his self-centered needs of being praised for allowing us to be born into HIS constant state of contradiction.

Spacemonk pointed this out in his post on 1/30/2006 8:40 PM.
The bible god’s character is presented as unethical and deeply flawed, when compared to the highly ethical values demonstrated by mankind.

So, the conclusion one usually makes after reading the ENTIRE bible is either:

A. The bible is contradictive.
B. The bible is fictional fantasy.

The choices we make as individuals are decided upon through our unique understanding of the world, but I can not for the life of me, comprehend the intentions of the many people who believe in a god that enslaves mankind to be his burdened soldiers in a permanent war. God is declaring he started this conflict by himself and for himself, just to offer up a pawn like eternal life after death, even though HE could have created everything immortal and perfect, from the very beginning.

Complicated contradictions or fictional fantasy, those are the conclusions I personally came to in my honest reflections of the bible.

The god of the bible is abusive and inconsistent by example of his own actions, throughout every page of the book. The faith that is required to believe in such blatant discrepancies causes’ mass confusion amongst many people and this permanent doubt trickles down, leading to mistrust amongst the entire human race.

It is evident when looking back on our human history, that certain religions and their divinely inspired ways of justice are actually canceling out the validity of each others faith, because their own god desires for them to act upon his need for
evil(s)!

Meanwhile, god is camped out in waiting for thousands of years, anticipating his final act of condemnation simply reduces god to being an inferior barbarian that demands we fight his own battles.

Theistic faith is void of many things, but logical explanations to life are completely absent.
The bible, its main characters, and most of its stories are not practical answers to life greatest questions. It surely does not comfort me to know that I, or anyone else for that matter, is required to love and worship an evil making god in order to find assurance in our own fairytale life that has been pre-scripted to include murder and mayhem.

Ones actions say a lot about their intentions. We observe this in humanity. We also observe this in the bible. However, it is very troubling that most people have more trust in an evil making invisible friend and an ancient book of conflict, rather than a relying on the common trust of our fellow man and our guidance from our own modern knowledge, ethical rules, and honest inquiries.

Instead, the religionist places more value in believing in a grand conflict which has set them up to be part of a primordial fight that was devised by god, to inflict upon the human race a life-long lesson in contradiction that could have been prevented by never needing a conflict and solution to begin with!

I am convinced that this peculiar predicament of their faith drives the masses of believers to create those same living conditions on this planet; detriment and dysfunction.

Mankind is complicated…so are we a reflection of a complicated god?
Man is fallible…so it is also possible that god, is just as imperfect and fallible as we are, as created in his likeness?

Religion is complicated fiction…so it is possible that god is simply a fiction born out of our own complicated lives?

Does this faith not reveal their inability to distinguish ancient ignorance from modern common sense?

Again, the alleged bible gods approach to solving HIS problems within our human world is unreasonable and unwarranted, because GOD IS THE FIRST CAUSE OF SUCH SUFFERING, as it originated IN HIM and FOR him and has been carried out according to HIS predetermined course of events.

If my unbelief bothers god, then he must know his evil needs and thwarted actions deeply disturb me.

This eternal “reward” comes from the same group of people who think that having absolute faith in one single act of torturous murder (Jesus dying on a cross) somehow gives them life everlasting!

The bible is useless when it comes to teaching people the value of well being and living, because they have believe they have been saved by a heinous act of murder that was calculated by their own god and carried out according to his plan. That is a confusing message, one that is void of hope and justice. It uses conflict, control, torture, murder, and death as an example of their god’s greatest act of love.

That is sadistic. Jesus is tortured and murdered by the plan of his own father, and this is their symbol of forgiveness and righteousness? God carries out genocide and evil, by his own hand, and this is representative of what is great and loving?

Can you at least see why or how many ex-christian have questioned the validity of this faith?

The myth’s that motivates Christian believers to preach condemnation to unbelievers is no different than those myths that motivate terrorists to condemn Western infidels in the name of Allah. It is about imposing a myth on everyone else out of ignorance and understanding, but mostly out of fearing the unknowns.

I have come to the conclusion that the very nature of the Christian religion and a majority of the other world religions have nullified one another’s beliefs and their myths are leading mankind to produce faithfilled acts of evil, in hopes of gaining greater rewards; participating in evil is essential to your faith.

Re: hard to breathe - Letters to the Webmaster

Melissa — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 05:45:00 -0000

Dear MJ,

Welcome to the fellowship of freedom, here at Exchristian.net!

Lots of wonderful people in this forum and the webmaster is a brilliant man for knowing there was a need for those of us living without support, in letting go of a previous belief in christianity, or any religious belief, as well as the many people that are not or have not been guided by any mythical faith concept, whatsoever.

I wanted to say that it does get easier with each passing day, but I am not you. I can only say, I know what you may be going through.

Take a deep breath and relax into this amazing life that we are all a part of. Laugh at yourself naked. (Even if you look good)That is the way you came into this world, celebrate your peace!
(Uhm...that sounds funny and is open to interpretation, lol!)

As an atheist, I benefit from yoga and meditation to help me focus on inner peace and to clear the unwanted junk out of my mind. It is good for your body too. Nothing spiritual in my practice, but I am a very energetic person that loves to put my efforts towards improving the human conditions on this third rock from the sun.

I agree with Don B. who said: "Believe in you!"

Most importantly, TRUST yourself.

It is okay to say; I Don't Know. As a matter of fact, no one has possession of the ultimate answers to life's biggest questions.

I personally think it was an important part of our evolutionary proccess and these questions were required to further our understanding of ourselves and the natural world we live in.

The answers invented by the ancient sagemen did not help me and trusting the bible was like living in a dark room with no door to enter or leave from. Eventually, I took the task of defining my life's objective into my own hands.

The big questions keeps us searching to define our existence to the best of our abilities, and it urges us to survive without ever knowing exactly how or why.

But, since we are here we should strive to live for what is attainable, knowable, lovable, and enjoyable. When you gotta cry, let it all come out. Scream and dance, but, don't hold it in to become the burden of pain and anger.

No more pressure to appease anything grand hiding from us in the wild beyonds and we do not need to be saved from this life either.

We are born of eternal compounds and we stay eternal, in my opinion. We may not be aware of that fact when it is all said and done in the final act of death, but we remain as constant as the elements of all matter that is found in everything, eventually becoming a part of the vast winds blowing through the universe, constantly changing and growing into the span of time.

I might be wrong, but I like the connection I have and may continue to have with the wonders of nature.

Hope is here and now, with us!
Be someone that has nothing to prove, and you will improve the world.~Melissa Be the change you desire to see in the world around you.~Ghandi said it I think?

Stay strong and learn to start accepting yourself and don't worry about what you don't know.

Nice to meet you and I look forward to seeing you around.

P.S. Hello to Dave8, Madbuni, South, jim, muttmutt,gonensane, and everyone else! It has been a while but as always, I sure am glad to see everyone is still here...May you all be well!

Re: hard to breathe - Letters to the Webmaster

Melissa — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 03:53:00 -0000

Anony said:” But this is why we have to ensure that we put our eyes on God & only God because man will fail us."

I guess you do not appreciate the affection that is expressed in the form of a hug or a kiss, from a fellow human being.

To you, holding hands and skipping through the rain is only enjoyable if you do so with an imaginary friend, because they will never let you down.

You do not feel a close connection to THIS life, looking into the eyes of a newborn child, nor find joy in the laughter that echoes when kids are playing and having fun.

You do not feel moved by the sound of beautiful music, as created by the minds, ears, and hands of humans.

You can only look at artwork as merely being an inspiration from a great ghost in the sky, and not possibly as an expression of people’s dreams, talents, and abilities.

You do not read wonderful words in books and relate to the places that it takes you in your mind, because the words were came from imperfect authors.

You do not drive a car or live in a house, because that would require you to trust the human hands that built them to be capable of making things that are safe and secure to take you where you need to go and to sleep in a comfortable shelter.

In addition, you do not recognize the efforts of millions and millions of people who care for those less fortunate and in dire need of a REAL helping hand in this world.

Your logical deems people that give aid and comfort to other human beings as being nothing but untrustworthy, sin filled, failures. However, your invisible force hidden in the darkness of the cosmos is more trustworthy and capable than all of mankind combined.

You do not accredit those of us who work everyday, to provide attainable answers of hope to those in serious need of answers, instead you limit us with your stories of doom and gloom.

You think anyone that works with their minds and hands everyday to save life, give life, and change lives for the better, are not to be trusted to help anyone because we did not use magic and prayers.

You do not acknowledge that there are millions and millions of us, that are guided with a selfless mind, which seek to be an example of compassion in action everywhere we go. Yes, People can and do, improve the quality of life for their fellow man all over the world, with hard work and determination.

You do not appreciate that the simple gestures of kindness and understanding can bridge the gaps between us as a result of our willingness to live in harmony with other human beings.

You are also denying the love that is exchanged on a daily basis between those of us who seek this joy as another source for living life well. No, to you this human emotion is not worthy of trust, because it is rotten at its core.

You have no respect for the time, money, effort, experiences, studies, ingenuity, integrity, tolerance, equality, knowledge, blood, sweat, and tears behind all the greatest achievements that we humans are capable of producing.

You reject all of this, even though you benefit from it everyday of your life.

Your quote above proves your illogical statement to be nothing but false propaganda. People like you encourage all others to see nothing but the failures while demanding they follow that which is fictional as a means for giving this life a (pointless) purpose.

Plus, if you follow and adhere to that quote as the truest expression to describe what you believe validates your (un)proven faith, then that would mean you have never received any science based treatments at a doctor's office or in a hospital. That would also include never having taken man made medicine of any kind, to aid you in healing or recovering.

If you were bit by a poisonous snake, then you should be unaffected because you are completely trusting gods’ promise of being immune to poisons.

DO you trust your faith enough for you to accept only healing from the unknowns above rather than seeking help from your fellow man?

Only one of these is real and proven to provide you with an actual treatment that could save your life in a matter of minutes.

If you had a horrific auto accident that left you with a life threatening condition, where would you go for treatment? Do you head over to your church OR do you go to the emergency room?

Do you seek faith to save you from death or do you go to the hospital where they use many man made inventions and techniques that have been developed throughout the modern history of mankind, which have resulted in thousands and thousands of life saving measures?

Who do you trust when you or someone you love is facing a life sustaining choice as to where to place your trust for being saved?

To you, brain tumors, cancer, heart disease, broken bones, pneumonia, are all treated by which of these two options:

MAN or god?

One of these uses its alleged powers to threaten us throughout life for not believing in it or not being obedient enough, while it sits up on a big hidden pedestal waiting for you to pray harder for a little rain, while people down here die of poverty from the severe drought.

The other uses its power to save you unconditionally, without ever asking you if you believe in it, or not.

I have a hard time with folks like this showing up to make empty statements about ignorant things that they themselves, do not adhere to. (Be honest!)

My kids fail me everyday, but I love em' to no end and I do not require them to worship me, nor do I ask them to stop trusting their family, friends, neighbors, coaches, teachers, etc... simply because I HAD a problem with religious induced fear based on doubts and fantasies from following an ancient form of mind slavery.

It is impossible to put your eyes on god; that is a fact.

I trust what I can put my eyes on; it is called humanity. As for me and my house, we shall surely observe reality.

If only the mindless religious abusers in this world would stop demonizing mankind by using their bible thumping chants to incite mistrust amongst the people who inhabit this planet, maybe we might stand a chance to attain peace.

So, let me break it down.
The majority of the worldwide populations leading with authority are made up of those with religious/faith based beliefs, and yet the world continues to be in the sad and misguided shape that it is in, that should tell you something about the incapableness of the church and all its sponsoring governments.

Awaken to the possibilities of this life and the lovely people that trust ourselves and each other to honor our existence.

Only then, can we actually change the world to be a better place to live because it is shared by everyone, equally. That means accepting responsibility for your part in the work that needs to be done as it can only be done by those who are actually a part of it, us humans.

I can deduct from you statement, that you live in America, where most people do not appreciate anything. They take it all for granted and they are taught to worship power and guided to print the name of their higher power on the object of greed as a part of their divine plan to save souls while they spend more money at god’s chosen store; Wal-Mart.

PRAISE MAN!

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/11/lori-drew-trial-days-2-and-3.html

Melissa — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:12:50 -0000

Carrying on an internet relationship with a twelve year old girl is a crime. Men have been arrested for less. Lori Drew clicked I agree stating she agreed to terms of service. That is a crime. Just because she did not read them does not matter ,as clicking on I agree is stating you did read the TOS.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/11/lori-drew-trial-days-2-and-3.html

Melissa — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:30:36 -0000

Excuse me,anon. She didn't commit any crimes? Carrying on an internet relationship with a twelve year old girl for whatever reason is a crime. On one of Megan's pictures she posted a comment saying "do you want to pet my snake?". If she were a man she would be charged with sex crimes. She harassed a little girl she KNEW was depressed. It doesn't matter if she thought it wasn't a good idea two weeks later. Why didn't she make her daughter and assistant delete the profile? She is a sick twisted woman. She should never have gotten involved in a dispute between two children.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/08/man-behind-megan-had-it-coming.html

Melissa — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:10:42 -0000

I was torn. I was SO hoping it was her, because she really IS that stupid. But I never really bought it.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/07/more-on-brooke-bennett.html

Melissa — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:38:49 -0000

According to Boston.com:

"Brooke's father Jim Bennett and her stepmother Janet said they knew of Jacques' history as a sex offender, but he never saw any signs of trouble when Brooke and her uncle were together at family gatherings.

'That's not something you tell a little girl,' Janet Bennett told the Valley News of Lebanon, N.H. "She was just a beautiful little girl.'"

And she would still be a "beautiful little girl" if these people warned her. I, for one, do lay part of the blame on the mother. If she was such a "thoughtful" person, as Phil claims, she would have thought to tell her daughter to stay away from these individuals, and why!

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/06/missing-brooke-bennett.html

Melissa — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:09:45 -0000

I am so sad for that poor baby girl that has lost her life because of those sobs. I am a mother and I make sure I know everything about everyone around my child and if someone touches her I will rip their hearts out with my bare hands. Call it grisly, gruesome whatever you want but I call it loving and protecting my child, Just like someone should have done for Brooke!

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/05/17-year-old-arrested-for-posting-nude.html

Melissa — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:37:42 -0000

What a dumbass. Sheesh, posting nude pics of adults without their permission is illegal as far as I know.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/05/woman-arrested-after-kid-flashes-gun-on.html

Melissa — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:39:02 -0000

Doesnt sound that secure to me either. As someone who lost a friend in the 8th grade due to one friend thinking that the gun wasnt loaded (after getting it out of a supposed locked cabinet) by trying to shoot it once, then shooting my other friend, who also happened to be his BEST friend), I am all about gun safety. If there are kids in the house, lock em up.

Lets face it, when it comes to emergency need of a pistol, most of it is mistaken and winds up being shooting your sig other, or someone else who wasnt a danger. Or if it IS an emergency case, more likely it gets turned on you.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/05/woman-arrested-after-kid-flashes-gun-on.html

Melissa — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:41:50 -0000

Yes! Finally, people are being held accountable for not properly storing their guns.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/05/lori-drew-indicted.html

Melissa — Fri, 16 May 2008 13:55:39 -0000

There may be an issue with inticing a minor. Actually I know there is an issue of inticing a minor.

How is this different than when the person flirting with her isnt some scaggy guy trying to get his rocks off on a kid? Last time I checked THAT is illegal.

I agree the TOS is probably not going to go over.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/05/restrictions-eased-on-3-beating.html

Melissa — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:51:35 -0000

The order was preliminary. And was just. The case however will probably not come to court for a LONG time.

I dont feel sorry for these kids, dont get me wrong. But I think there has been some sorting out of who was who in the situation.

I am all for a just punishment.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/05/restrictions-eased-on-3-beating.html

Melissa — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:48:01 -0000

No, not so much. I DO believe that they have gotten down to the real perps in this case.

I dont think its ok, but the girl they let off is one that was begging for them to let her go if I am not mistaken.

And the guys werent even witnessing this brutality. I am assuming they thought it was like any other high school fight. (which were horrible for all of us to watch back when I was in high school).

They have TAPE (those idiot kids), they know who was actually a part of this and they know who is just a follower, who may or may not be afraid of the same treatment if they go against. (we are talking about kids again).

No, I dont believe its alright. Have I personally seen someone in a fight (pre-planned no less, including the victim)? Its been a long time, but yeah.

The order is a way of law, and guaranteed it has everything to do with each kids involvement. They will still have to answer.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/05/restrictions-eased-on-3-beating.html

Melissa — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:32:30 -0000

Do you people honestly think they should all receive the same punishment?

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/history-of-violence.html

Melissa — Sun, 18 May 2008 20:01:19 -0000

Well she wasn't in a coma, she doesn't have eye issues or ear issues.

Yeah, she got her ass kicked, and it was brutal. But the fact is it was a high school girl fight (beatin for navigator).

They got it on tape, and are making a HUGE deal out of it.

I don't think thats a bad thing mind you. I have always thought that the bully thing should be paid more attention to. WAY before this incident.

BTW JP, if she was able to walk away, and complain... She wasn't close to death.

I agree, its disgusting and horrible though. But again, no need to exaggerate.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/history-of-violence.html

Melissa — Sun, 18 May 2008 19:29:10 -0000

That video is available with the latest update.

I am not saying this girl didn't get a beat down something fierce, but there is no reason to exaggerate it.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/history-of-violence.html

Melissa — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:57:27 -0000

Ok Navigator.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/history-of-violence.html

Melissa — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:42:39 -0000

Gah, you guys arent for real are you? This kind of stuff has been going on for as long as there have been teenage girls.

This was a high school fight whether you want to believe it or not. (yeah, even if it wasnt at the school)

I have 3 points to prove it.

1. They are all high school age kids
2. They were fighting over teenage girl shit.
3. High School girls act in packs.

I dont really think the parenting should be questioned every single time something bad happens, or every single time a teenage kid does something bad. If ANYONE of the parents is the worst here if a parent must be blamed it would have to be Tori's. What kind of parent sends their kid of to be a nomad at 16 anyway? What could she have possibly done?

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/history-of-violence.html

Melissa — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:46:30 -0000

I am going to resort to "truck driver language" and ask you to fuck off JP.

Why do you keep asking people to update you on this story in any case? Do you not have the ability to google? Or even refresh this blog for that matter?

May I have a gathering in the fuck you song for JP?

You keep on talking about she almost died, ummm, no. If things had gone south she COULD have died, but she was nowhere near to it. It was a high school fight, and it was horrible, and not all the kids were involved as the others.

Does she deserve justice? ABSOLUTELY. Forgive my caps, as I am fucking polite and I know how annoying they are. (sorry Trench)

JP, get back to your bible thumping and/or realize the real world why dont you.

BTW, I work at a Big 4 accounting firm, I love my family AND GOD, I make my own living and dont need some douchebag telling me how a woman should talk. Especially one who has NO grasp of spelling OR the English language.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/history-of-violence.html

Melissa — Wed, 14 May 2008 08:57:20 -0000

But dont forget to tell him how you are doing as a single mom Navigator.

lol

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/history-of-violence.html

Melissa — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:01:23 -0000

Bahahaha, now that was funny Puppet. The irony was just right.

Thanks for the giggle.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/history-of-violence.html

Melissa — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:12:47 -0000

I didnt take a point of view you wack job. I was questioning what you were taking. I havent posted my opinion about this case at all. I was reading all of your comments on it. And you made me laugh. Go back and read how you posted to yourself all night, and you said that God appoints judges.

As for my foul language? Bite me.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/history-of-violence.html

Melissa — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:48:08 -0000

johnpupparo - What the hell are you taking? Or were you taking last night?

God creates laws and appoints judges? You are basing your opinions on the opinions of Nancy Grace and Glen Beck?

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/04/innocent-family-harassed.html

Melissa — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:50:13 -0000

My heart bleeds for the poor Drews and the poor bullies that beat Victoria. I don't think it is hypocritical to give someone a taste of their own medicine. Sometimes the only way to win is to "stoop to their level". I find it disturbing that you are so quick to pass judgement on EVERYONE that you do an article about but feel you have the right to be anyone's moral compass.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/03/3-teens-arrested-in-deland-middle.html

Melissa — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:26:55 -0000

Its ok Gage, even if you are.

I wonder though, does anyone give a thought to gun CONTROL?

Not banning them. Just really sensible laws? Like parents who apparently cant keep control? Maybe a lock on a trigger?

Something?

In case you havent noticed, there is no militia anywhere near. So maybe the 2nd ammendment needs a FEW more words at this point?

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2008/03/niu-gunman-autopsy.html

Melissa — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:24:34 -0000

Not so much with xanax, I take it. Its not an anti-depressant, its like a chill pill. Much like a modern day valium (that they said wasnt addictive, yeah right)

Granted, I only take one a day generally, and the lightest dosage, but I do take them.

The cold medicine is more interesting, can they differentiate between meth and cold meds lately?

Re: None

Melissa — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:50:21 -0000

i wanna know what this guy gets in the end...keep me posted

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/10/more-on-wm3-dna-evidence.html

Melissa — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:56:53 -0000

The fact of the matter is that there is NO DNA evidence linking the three teenagers to the crime. You truly believe a 16-year-old,17-year-old and 18-year-old could brutally sodomize and kill 3 pre-pubescent boys in such a manner as was done and NOT leave behind any DNA?!?! Especially with one of them being mentally retarded?!?!

The FACT of the matter is that there is NO EVIDENCE linking the 3 teenagers to this crime. I'll admit that does not mean they didn't do it, but it does indeed mean that they should not be in prison for it. Personally, I don't believe they did it, but if there is any "reasonable doubt" they must go free no matter what, and there is plenty of "reasonable doubt".

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/08/slo-n-low.html

Melissa — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:34:37 -0000

Trust me, he is not a meth addict. There are no excuses for what he did, but as his sister I can say that he watched his father drown right in front of him at the the age of 12 and has not been the same since. It has always been easy for me to judge other people, since this happened to him I don't judge so quickly anymore.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/underwood-discussed-cannibalism.html

Melissa — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:55:40 -0000

Plus, the sicko wanted to EAT her...that's just morbidly freakin' disgustingly SICK! No one like this, with that kind of mind, needs to live on this earth. Not for one more second. I know if it had happened to my daughter, and I wasn't given the chance to rip his eyes out, then it would probably kill me. Although, the thoughts of what he did to my baby , alone, would probably do me in.

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/06/underwood-discussed-cannibalism.html

Melissa — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:52:15 -0000

I agree with the first lady...he's confessed, he doesn't deserve to go to trial. When it's obvious to everyone that someone does something like this, to a child, especially, I think they need to let the father loose on him for at least a few minutes, and then let the father inject the lethal dose. That, at least, will give the parent a little feeling of justice. Someone who does something like this, I don't think we should waste money on him. I'd be all for a bullet in the head. I wish God would just pinch people like this and squash em flat. I'll never understand why God allows things like this to happen. Never.

Re: http://swiftywriting.blogspot.com/2006/12/video-kls-writers-circle-swifty-meets.html

Melissa — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:50:00 -0000

By the way, I wrote those last few lines with good evidence - your video, the whole fast-forwarding thing, I found to be really rude. If you didn't like the bits in which he was talking, you could've just cut it out somehow.

Again though, it's a free country. You're entitled to do as you please and then again, I'm entitled to give you my 2 cents.
Though (hard as it really might be) imagine if that had been done to you.

Re: http://swiftywriting.blogspot.com/2006/12/video-kls-writers-circle-swifty-meets.html

Melissa — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:46:00 -0000

The "interesting gentleman" you made reference to happens to be my father. Really, I think you judged his character from a standpoint that is typically Asian but then again, can't blame you I suppose. It's good you were mindful and chose your descriptive adjective (for his portrayal of character) wisely. True that I have no right whatsoever to push you in any one direction to evaluate him and since you only had that one shot to "get to know him", you really can't be blamed for the very obvious negative first impression you have of him but things can often be seen clearer only at second glance.

Yeah, pretty pointless for me to be here defending my father when your entry is basically about (and mainly focused on) your overflowing admiration, love and support for your wonderfully awesome friends - May Zhee and Sharon Bakar.
But you can cut my dad some slack, really. He's just trying to find his niche and gathering all the help he can get.

Re: http://cranialsoup.blogspot.com/2009/01/add-twitthis-button-to-your-blogger.html

Melissa — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:58:51 -0000

love it & works great, thank you!

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-am-weiner.html

Melissa — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:53:56 -0000

MAN! Lucky duck! I never win ANYTHING! Maybe your luck will rub off on me for reading?

And I LO-OVE the new hair cut - you look gorgeous.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/08/retraction-cuteness.html

Melissa — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:14:06 -0000

Those are such sweet pictures. Any pictures of Soren with my brother always warm my heart. Don't you love brothers!

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/07/sleeping-like-baby.html

Melissa — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:03:32 -0000

I love that first photo of his bum in the air. Soren likes to sleep next to his bumper, too. (And yes, sometimes we take naps together too). And he also MUST have the binky in his mouth to fall asleep. SO cute!

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/07/wishing-for-what-is-not.html

Melissa — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:11:04 -0000

I remember those choir dresses!!!

Now to the point- I remember the frustrations of commuting AND having a desk job. And that was without having a baby! I remember I tried to take a 10 minute break every hour, even if it was just to walk to another floor, make copies, walk up and down the stairs instead of the elevator, ect..

After I left San Fran, I got a dog. That honestly helped me get back in shape. You know I'm not a runner, but walking was great. ANd that dog needs LOTS of walking (30 min - 1hr 2xs a day). Its not realistic for you to get a dog, with your life so full right now. But I'm sure the Bambino likes stroller rides.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/06/fried.html

Melissa — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:50:00 -0000

hear hear! I hear you! I've been doing my fair share of credit card company calling and budgeting. I'm kicking myself for not being smarter with my money BEFORE having a baby. But I guess life is all about learning, right? You totally deserve a day at a spa - or at least a really hot shower listening to your favorite music.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/05/my-light-bulbs.html

Melissa — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:36:10 -0000

Whoa - that is quite the list, you brave woman! I hear ya on sharing names before the babe is here. I'm definitely keeping my mouth shut next time - its just easier that way.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/05/im-official.html

Melissa — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:04:00 -0000

ps - I NEED A HAIRCUT, TOO! Did you shed like crazy around 4 months post-partum? Oh my goodness - i'm surprised I'm not BALD>

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/05/im-official.html

Melissa — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:02:00 -0000

I love it! How did this all work out? Maybe you posted about it and I just need to read further. SOrry, i'm just catching up on blog reading this afternoon. Scott took Soren to his sisters for the day. And thank goodness - the shots weren't as bad as the 2 months ones. You were right, he cried and calmed when I picked him up. then he was fine!

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/05/7-elevens.html

Melissa — Sat, 09 May 2009 10:11:00 -0000

I haven't been in a 7-eleven for a long time. I can't remember seeing one here in Idaho, but it would be too weird for one not to be here. Now I'll be keeping an eye out for them.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/04/this-single-mama.html

Melissa — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:32:00 -0000

I agree - Aiden is so blessed to have you for his mama.

And this post got me thinking about how we label mothers. Single-mom. Working-mom. Stay-at-home mom. It doesn't really matter, does it? We are mothers - doesn't matter what else we do and how we do it. There is no circumstance that changes our powerful love for our children.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/03/beach-baby.html

Melissa — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:25:00 -0000

awww! I need a trip to hang out with you on the beach. Once again - too cute.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/03/antes-de-mi-bebe.html

Melissa — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:09:00 -0000

Aidan is a VERY lucky boy.

Thanks for all the great baby links. I admit, I love my baby center enewsletters.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/03/my-little-sweet-potato.html

Melissa — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:25:00 -0000

I'm so glad you're learning all about this first! We'll have to have the food conversation and what worked best for you in a couple more months, once we are reading to make the big adjustment.

ANd I'm so glad you left your last comment on my blog. It is so nice to know I"m not the only one that feels that way! And I'm glad you get the extra time with Aidan now that you are in Hawaii. I don't know if that was planned or not, but I do love being able to stay home with Soren - even if it is a big adjustment.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/02/aloha-friends-and-family.html

Melissa — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:52:00 -0000

I'm sorry you've been so sick. Korean SOup?? What the heck did they put in it? That sounds pretty miserable. And I hate mean doctors. I have my first appt with Soren's knew doctor next week and he better be nice. And keep posting pictures of beautiful Hawaii. It's so nice for those of us who are still stuck in snow.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/02/some-photos-to-oo-and-aww-over.html

Melissa — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:15:00 -0000

I need more photos to oo and aww over when you get settled in. I hope all is going well! I've been thinking of you and your sweet babe.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/02/some-photos-to-oo-and-aww-over.html

Melissa — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:17:00 -0000

Once again - he is SO CUTE! You really done good, my dear.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/02/last-hurrah-and-first-plane-ride.html

Melissa — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:49:00 -0000

Aidan is SO CUTE! Sorry I've been so behind on my blog reading - but I think I'm back. Starting to get more sleep and have more of a routine since we are finally getting settled in Idaho.
That is awesome that Aidan did so well flying. What a lucky momma! How are you enjoying your time in Seattle/Poulsbo?

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/01/whats-story-morning-glory.html

Melissa — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:24:00 -0000

That is so exciting! I'm so happy for you. Do you have help packing and all? That is a lot to get accomplished. Too bad I am leaving right as you are coming back through here.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/12/look-at-me.html

Melissa — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:24:00 -0000

Ah, so precious! Definitely a future photographer AND model. You two are going to have so much fun together

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/11/some-photos-of-handsome-fella.html

Melissa — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:10:00 -0000

He's even more adorable! Looks like all is going well. I've got 7 weeks left until I join you...

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/10/pictures-from-today.html

Melissa — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:20:00 -0000

Once again - he is sooooo cute! This morning I woke up 30 minutes before my alarm went off because I was hit with excitement over having a baby soon. It was so nice to just have the time to think about it, since I feel like I'm so busy during the rest of the day I probably don't reflect as much as I should.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/10/rock-bye-baby.html

Melissa — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:18:00 -0000

I'm in love! He is so adorable! Watch out ladies.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/10/update-1-month-later.html

Melissa — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:24:00 -0000

I'm glad your so honest about everything - so when things aren't perfect for me, I'll know I'm not alone. So what carrier are you using? Sounds like it works for you and Aidan. Wish I could see you! I'm 30 weeks now, which seems crazy. This week and next week we are packing up and then it is off to Poulsbo.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/10/tag-im-it.html

Melissa — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:19:00 -0000

Yay! You're back online!

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/09/id-like-to-introduce-you-to.html

Melissa — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:50:00 -0000

I had a dream about you and Aiden last night! Must be my subconcious self wishing I had my own little baby. Sure hope you are both doing well and adjusting to the new schedule. I tagged you on my blog - but don't feel any pressure to do it right now. It's just for fun.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/09/id-like-to-introduce-you-to.html

Melissa — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:52:00 -0000

I'm just awed looking at these pictures. It's so amazing that this little person is my dear friend Ally's son. Am I really going to have my own soon? He is beautiful! Look at all that hair and those big eyes! I bet you just could stare at him all day.

Way to go for trying to have it natural. I guess none of us know how we will be in the situation until we are actually there. So glad that everyone is healthy and doing well. Definitely post your thoughts on being a mother soon - I am excited to hear.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/09/some-baby-bump-photos.html

Melissa — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:54:00 -0000

I can't believe there are only 12 more days left! Although, I bet you wish there were less. I feel like I must be big now, but I know I'm not even close yet. Can't wait to hear how these last couple weeks wrap up for you.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/08/im-ready-to-deliver.html

Melissa — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:18:00 -0000

So when did you start your class? I haven't signed up for one yet, but I guess I should get a move on.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/08/anticipating-motherhood.html

Melissa — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:24:00 -0000

Your top 10 list gets me so excited and thinking about what are my top things I'm looking forward to. I'm still amazed that I will be a mother in 4 months and you in even less!!! It's all so crazy to think we'll both have sons of our own flesh and blood. Behind every great man is a great woman... and I hope we are great moms!

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/08/preview.html

Melissa — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:26:00 -0000

Way to go baby! You're looking lovely my dear, but I know it all can be a little uncomfortable. Hope all is well.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/08/birthdays-baby-showers-doctor.html

Melissa — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:32:00 -0000

Yay for Baby showers! Looks like lots of people are excited for this baby to come and you hit the jackpot. I know what you mean about it being awkward with showing gratitude for gifts with so many people around. I like your technique of just holding the gift up and smiling. I'll definitely borrow that for my baby shower.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/08/chanson-du-jour.html

Melissa — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:57:00 -0000

You and I need to hang out today. We would be a good match. Darn those miles!

So i will know what I'm having next Wednesday! I'm excited/disbelieving/nervous.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-foundation-family-friends.html

Melissa — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:30:00 -0000

It's because we all just love you! And you've always been such a wonderful, kind friend to all who know you.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/07/stretchmarks.html

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:42:00 -0000

Well, I'm sure I'll join you in the stretch mark boat soon. I like to think that it's a trade off for not having to deal with something else. Like those who don't have them probably have something else awful to deal with instead. Ha ha! At least that is what I tell myself about pregnant women who don't have morning sickness when I've felt so awful with it.

I am so excited for you! When in the world are we all going to get back to Poulsbo so we can see eachother again? We've got to introduce the next generation.

Re: http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2008/06/half-way-to-50-quarter-of-century.html

Melissa — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:54:00 -0000

Happy Belated Birthday, Ally! Thanks for the good tip with the maternity pants thing. I'm going to have to check that out. Feel free to pass on any more words of wisdom, oh experienced one. You're looking good!

Re: Does Clostridium Difficile Colonize Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers?

Melissa — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:45:00 -0000

Man, I always think that too. Please find out!

Re: Senate candidate unapologetic for saying GOP hijacked by fanatics - ExChristian.Net - News and Opinion

Melissa — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 12:25:00 -0000

Uggh said:"Well, I hope that whoever the candidates are, get grilled on both foreign and domestic issues, by their voters. Typically, open debate can shift party hard-liners if the right topics are discussed."

Aman!

May that become a reality for us this year and beyond, we must know exactly where these people stand on critical issues. No more B.S.
Well, maybe that is an unrealistic goal. How about very little B.S ?
Lol...

Re: By popular request… A BIGGER BOAT!

Melissa — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:31:00 -0000

I love the Phyllis/Renatta "I'm gonna bathe you whether you like it or not!" vignette while Rosalie tries to be invisible.

Re: Don’t Rock the Boat!

Melissa — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:59:00 -0000

Awwwh! Dingos need cuddles, too, y'know! What precious ladies they all are.

Re: Gobble Guts… dead or alive?

Melissa — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:01:00 -0000

I LOVE the name Gobble Guts. Makes me laugh every time! She looks like she's in a deep food-coma there. Every time she eats my Zorro needs a cuddle and then a hard nap.

Re: The One They Call "Dingo"

Melissa — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:50:00 -0000

Awwh, I hope no one was genuinely unhappy over little Dingo's silly nickname! I find it adorable - isn't it sweet how cat nicknames just happen? D-I-NGO! Heee. For some reason I just can't help calling her Dingo-boots mentally.

My poor little Ziggy's nickname got shortened from Boo-Boo to the absolutely uncivilized Boobers. He responds to it, but grudgingly. If only he could get a good nickname, like his 'sister' (they grew up together) Zorro, a.k.a. Punkin Head.

Re: Battle for the Bowl

Melissa — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:54:00 -0000

Oh that precious little monster! My Zorro pulled a similar trick as a kitten - she would climb up, stick her paw in my mouth as I opened it, and then eat the pudding that was destined for the mouth. Yummm, cat paw!

Re: My story... - Testimonies of Ex-Christians

Melissa — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 22:34:00 -0000

Dear Mike,

I commend your courage and honesty.
Those are two things this world needs more of right now.

Independent thought and honest inquiry is the enemy of most faith's and the churches will do everything they can to keep their blind sheep from leaving the flock.

It is not easy to stand before a condemning crowd while being naked of their faith. (metaphor there) It is especially tough when it involves a personal relationship with a member of that "crowd" that is staring back at you.

It can make you feel vulnerable to their misguided accusations, but more importantly, it also gives you the opportunity to grow beyond their myths and misery.

Be strong and be true to yourself. You have been navigating the waters of life all on your own for your entire life. Trust your own instincts and intuitions; your life will be better off for it.

You have my support and if you ever need to talk to someone, just give me a holler. I really do wish that honesty and love rules in the end so that it all works out for everyone in your family. I look forward to hearing more from you, so please keep us updated on how it is going.

Welcome to the oasis of reason!

Take care,

Re: From Fissure to the Abyss - Testimonies of Ex-Christians

Melissa — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 22:17:00 -0000

Re-li-gion:

Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.

A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.

The life or condition of a person in a religious order.

A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.

A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.

Idiom:
get religion
To become religious or devout.
To resolve to end one's immoral behavior. :dictionary.com

It cracks me up when people try to seperate being a christian from being religious. It means the same exact thing! Period.

Say your spiritual or something else, but when a christian, muslim, jewish, hindu, person says "I am not religious"...they might as well be calling themselves an atheist.

If the "religious" are thought to be corrupt, then one would have to conclude that it is their religious beliefs that have corrupted them.

Re: the end of my life - Testimonies of Ex-Christians

Melissa — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:20:00 -0000

Onanite,

Add me to the list of those who have admired your words on this forum. I hope you know that because you have opened your life up to share your personal experiences with others here, you have enlightened many a cyber friends. May you find serenity and strength to help you through this time and to put your mind at ease.

We all shine on! Like the moon, the stars, and the sun.
Love lives on.

Re: the end of my life - Testimonies of Ex-Christians

Melissa — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 14:43:00 -0000

John Edwards is a con man.

I watched a special on 48 hours or 60 minutes...don't remember which one exactly. The subject of the news show was about questioning the validity of those who claim to have psychic powers.

These people get paid to tell lies and make educated guesses. As J.E. and others point to a section of the audience and says..."I am getting a name that begins with a B." Well, probability tells you that names beginning with B are common enough to have someone in that audience to whom it applies.

But this show went even further.

Private investigators actually infiltrated the J.E. show and caught their scheme on tape. They also found an inside whistleblower that was willing to talk about and expose the truth behind the John Edwards Crossing Over show.

Certain staff members of his show were being implanted in the studio seats amongst the audience before the show actually began. They were fishing for information, as the incognito staff members pretended to be just another guest as they would talk like they were there for the same reasons. They would ask common questions from those unsuspecting members in the audience that were seated around them. Many times, they did not even have to do that because people were just talking openly about their anticipated "reading" and the pain caused by the passing of their loved ones.

Meanwhile, their microphones transmitted those personal conversations taking place between the shows "spies" and several other participants.

Relative and specific information about people and their deceased loved ones were always inadvertently revealed as they sat in the studio sharing stories amongst themselves about whom they would like to "hear from".
The information then guided the content of the show via the producer and John Edwards back stage.

It was a set up and he got busted.
That is why he is no longer being broadcasted on cable or primetime. He was and is an absolute fraud.

Sorry to tell you that, but it pisses me off when folks like him use other peoples emotions for their own personal financial gains, especially because it uses the deaths of loved ones.

It is all too typical of the entire religious plot to convince the billions of gullible people in our world that they are more special for pretending to be connecting to a supernatural being while at the same time, it disconnects them from their own natural identity as a regular member of the human race.

This thread is not the place for this discussion...but I feel it should be publicly corrected as it relates to a prior posting from Brian. I think everyone should know the bitter truth about this trifling scam.

Re: A troubled past built on lies - Testimonies of Ex-Christians

Melissa — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 12:52:00 -0000

Dano- I would be lovin' ery' minute with you in that pretend fiery playpen of free thought.

No goo goo-doo doo heads are allowed in the smokin' pit, for obvious reasons. We don't want their dark age old religious corruption taking root in our underworld. HELL NO!

Lmao at TCH for thinking their sooo special for being a doo doo head. Rotten people really need to be scrubbed out.

Re: A very brief flirtation - Testimonies of Ex-Christians

Melissa — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 23:17:00 -0000

Barry,

Welcome to the oasis! Your story has a good message to it and I enjoyed reading it very much. You did a great job conveying those life experiences that have guided you to have more of a spiritual view which seems to reflect that you hold the natural world sacred.

Barry said:"I came from a happy, close-knit family. I did not have any holes in my life to fill, so I didn’t “need” religion. I think need is a big part of why people embrace religion."

I think that had alot to do with my letting go of religious faith as well. I have a BIG family too and we all share in this life together, even across the miles.

Glad you have found your own peace and may you continue to be a shining example of enlightenment for this overly religious world.

I May be going to hell in a bucket,
but at least I'm enjoying the ride.
(Uh, the imaginary playpen of fire)

Take care,

Re: Out of a life of extremism - Testimonies of Ex-Christians

Melissa — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:11:00 -0000

Anony-tian:

You said:"i went to a christian festival over 5 days called
summer madness."

Has this "summer madness" been commanded of you in the buy-bull?

The summer solstice is a Pagan celebration. Hey, no problem though, as most Christians don't even know they are worshipping and celebrating many pagan traditions, thanks to Constantine's councils.

Does your church celebrate Christmas and Easter as Christian holidays? If so, it too is corrupt, according to the buy-bull.

Here in the U.S. they have
"Midnight madness", a retail sales event that happens during the CHRISTIAN CONSUMER SEASON!
It has nothing to do with Christ or his alleged mass though.

People rush into the stores like rabid animals, many of who proclaim themselves to be Christians, while fighting each other to gain possession of a Playstation or a Chiken dance Elmo...it's such a bizarre ritual.

These sales never take place on Sunday, because these fiends need to get their other "fix" and be forgiven for all those worldly habits they have Monday-Saturday.

Pay the preacher his money...and you too, can buy your way in to his heaven.

Let me guess...you are a True Christian, just Like all the other
True Constantine Christians.

Go figure.

Re: Why I am now an atheist - Testimonies of Ex-Christians

Melissa — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 22:52:00 -0000

Good for you Jennifer!

I enjoyed learning from your story. It just might help someone else out there struggling to let go of their irrational faith in a hodgepodged collection of ancient mythical fantasies.

I think the majority of believers deeply struggle to fight off those ever nagging doubts they have about their unfounded beliefs in a dark aged religious cult.

But most are too afraid to say it out loud, much less to dig deeper into the facts of our world's
history to reveal the schemes that enabled religious dogma to take over enitre nations and cultures.

Religious faith is assimilation. Either that, or it is death and torture forever and ever. Amen.

How unlovely.

Seeing is DISbelieving. WE can think for ourselves and still be a wonderful human being. Don't ever let the religibots make you think otherwise.

Hopefully, the masses will begin to see why their rational mind has been nagging them all along. It is for good reason.

May good reason continue to shine upon us all! Thanks for sharing a part of your life with us.

Re: I am definitely not a Christian anymore - Testimonies of Ex-Christians

Melissa — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:48:00 -0000

Jennifer,

Thanks for sharing your story. It does take a lot of courage to open up your mind and life to look beyond what you have always been instructed to think and believe.

You were once held hostage by a religious identity, but now you can embrace your own unique individuality and enjoy life from your own perspective. You are free to consider anything possible.

Like the flying spaghetti monster!
His great wisdom is so noodley!
Bow down and slurp it up.
Or be sauced! :)

In reality, there are no promises or special privileges other than enjoying being alive. Everything else is what WE make of it.

As we begin to appreciate the balance of life even more, that in turn helps us to discover a better way of being and living. If we are grateful for our existence, we become way more interested in caring about this world and OUR people.

What is sacred to me is the love we share with others. If we embrace one another in that purpose, we also become more capable of learning from one another during our brief stay on this planet. We would be more inclined to sow seeds of wisdom, instead of raping the planet of understanding.

This life is enough for me. Others want more out of greed; they are willing to tear this world and its inhabitants apart, in their pursuit of living on into forever.
Use it up and dispose of the unwanted and unworthy.

UGH! How in the world do people feel good with such a superficial outlook to life?

We should find strength in our survival. I think that allows us the opportunity to become more connected to our humanities past, present, and future. Life itself really needs us to be grounded in the natural truth. Matter of fact, it beacons us to be aware of it and seek it out for survival sake!

By stepping out of the chains of any religious supremacy cult, you suddenly become very aware of the rare beauty of it all. That is a great accomplishment.

As you can see by participating in this ex-christian forum, the sheeple who get their religious feathers all ruffled when they see other folk leaving their flock really speaks volumes about their own fragile state of "faith" and the fear that keeps them in suspense.

They always use the same old tired brain washed tactics, like threatening the non-believers with their unfounded religious rhetoric. All of it is a vain attempt to try and prop up their immoral and bankrupt religious beliefs and superstitions.

I am an atheist to those who follow theistic gods and voodoo beliefs, and yet I remain open to changing my mind if ever I should be confronted with a visit from an "out of this world" life force.

Paying homage to a unknown father, ruling from the darkness of the vast cosmos, while taking notes to plot out his master plan of sadistic torture and grand destruction, just so he can get his prime choice of the human population, is just not in my nature. I honestly tried it, but I kept coming back to the ugly nature of the god-beast on high. I actually felt ugly for believing.

For all we know, people might be worshipping aliens in another 500 years. Lol. It is all possible I guess, but what is likely to happen? I don't know, but I don't loose sleep over it either.

These are the great mysteries we all seek to know and spend a lot of time pondering. I quit trying to think about it too much, and I just live my life. I do not need to know the answer to everything.

Would I like to? Sure, but it is not so important that I am willing to advocate talking to the air and rocks, or using magical powers, or claiming to have a personal relationship with some mythical entity from antiquity.

I don't think anyone will ever know the great answer to the great question. If we could all admit that, we might be able to move past the cycle of repeating our own histories of stupidity.

I refuse to limit my life to the absolutist beliefs of an ancient civilization that spent their life enslaved by opium smoking imam's and priests, who used religion to retain their power and authority over the masses. It is sad that this strange practice of self-oppression continues into our modern times.

I try hard to not allow my mind or my thoughts to be set in concrete. I laugh at most things, and the sad stuff...I try my best to do something to help out. Even if it means crying tears because I shared in someone else’s pain or suffering, or speaking out for change, even if it is unpopular to the majority.

It all adds up to the act of living. I am happy to be a part of it and to share it with everyone. Glad you found your mental wings...now go fly!

Re: Dear Believer - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Melissa — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 02:43:00 -0000

Anita kat said:"wow, amazing how bitter some of you people are. really, i kinda feel sorry for you."

Wow, how amazingly typical of you Anita kat to use one of THE most worn out christian accusations we commonly hear! They are always based on christian condemnation and rash judgment!

Of course, what else should we expect. Way to be another example of how the christian faith leads people to be haters and bigots.

You know nothing about the people here and you will never know just how great the people in here really are, simply because we do not conform to your beliefs.

THEN...
Anita Kat said:"now as i have not perposly attacked anyone, only told how i feel. I ask that you will be kinda enough to do the same."

KIND ENOUGH... to do the same?
Coming from the same person that also just said this;

Anita Kat said:""wow, amazing how bitter some of you people are. really, i kinda feel sorry for
you."

Do not feel sorry for us, Mrs.Condescending Christian Snob.
Check your self righteous attitude at the door next time and deposit your bad comments in the suggestion box.

Won't you be kind enough to refrain from using the same old tired christian reproach.

God-less everyone!

Re: Dear Believer - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Melissa — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 13:34:00 -0000

That would be a dream comes true! A U.S. public school that actually tells the truth about our nation’s untold history, along with a good dose of reason and critical thought, it is the very thing this dogma-dumb country is desperately in need of.

The school could be called Nature of Change Academy (or something like that, but words of Dave8 came to mind first) and the myths of the world’s religions would be examined as naive superstition, while at the same time we would provide an alternative source for core motivation by volunteering one day a week to hands on learning assignments that ultimately help improve humanity and/or nature.

Could we use the original Pledge of Allegiance, without the “in gawd” part?
Is there a law that states all schools must use the current “dogmafied” version?

My husband is a teacher and there most certainly is a need for a "reality" based school every where in America, but especially here in the Cincinnati area where Catholic schools rein supreme and Christian academies are for the most part, exclusively attended by the children of the privileged and wealthy.

Oh well, it was a nice thought while it lasted Dano.
Thanks for the lovely compliments.

G’ Day mate!

Re: Why the Christian God is Impossible - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Melissa — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0000

DE JA VU and DRUG USE?

It has been reported that certain recreational drugs increase the chances of déjà vu occurring in the user. Some pharmaceutical drugs, when taken together, have also been implicated in the cause of déjà vu. Taiminen and Jääskeläinen (2001) reported the case of an otherwise healthy male who started experiencing intense and recurrent sensations of déjà vu on taking the drugs amantadine and phenylpropanolamine together to relieve flu symptoms. He found the experience so interesting that he completed the full course of his treatment and reported it to the psychologists to write-up as a case study. Due to the dopaminergic action of the drugs and previous findings from electrode stimulation of the brain (e.g. Bancaud, Brunet-Bourgin, Chauvel, & Halgren, 1994), Taiminen and Jääskeläinen speculate that déjà vu occurs as a result of hyperdopaminergic action in the mesial temporal areas of the brain.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_ja_vu

Kephra, does your creator have a name? How do you know this creator is THE creator of the Universe?

Re: Battered Believer's Syndrome - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Melissa — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 20:05:00 -0000

Anonynick said:"If someone chooses to murder someone else that was a choice of another human being. Can God intervien sure he can, but he doesn't he is a gentlemen."

WTF? That is so messed up!

I knew the buy-bull god is an ugly character, but damn that is cold!
What else should we expect from a walking/talking contradiction such as your christian self?

Anonynick said:"This world as you know it is full of GARBAGE its full of hate, its full of tears, its full of death."

This world does not stand a chance with people like you in charge.

My life is great. I recycle, I sleep, I wake up, I feed the children, We laugh, we play, We love each other, we walk barefoot in the grass, we camp, we sing and play music, we read great books, we help anyone in need if we can, we volunteer twice a month, we have peace of mind, and we share this world EQUALLY, with all people.

The only folks that divide humanity into a contradictive state of affairs are those that perpetrate the lie of religious faith. They destroy the trust we have in ourselves and each other. They enslave your thoughts and distort your dreams.

These fanatical religious folks have no clue about what the world needs now. They are responsible for the LACK of it. It is not some great thing hidden away behind cosmic dust. Rather, it is an honor we protect within ourselves so that we may share it with others in this world equally.

Love is only possible when we embrace mankind.

If you hate THIS life so much, why don't you just pray for cancer?
If this life is so bad, then why do you remain dedicated to living?

The garbage you fear in this world is all in your mind my friend. The hatred you spew for this world is a result of being instructed to think of it with such disdain.

They actually teach you this hatred and mistrust, because it keeps you stupid to your responsibilities here. It allows you to blow off this world, in hopes of scoring big in the next.

The person that I am without god/religion, would never give up on this world, until the day I die. Sure, there are some major problems in this world, but we can change that with hard work and love for our fellow man.

Together WE WILL heal this world.

Anonynick said:"If something happened to my child I would not hate God or question him for I know they are in a better place!"

Nick, please read your bible.
You are a True christian?
Are you sure?

Because, no one is in heaven right now, except your alleged god and his alleged son, which he killed to make himself happy with us, again! Wait, don't forget the holy ghost. That means, heaven only contains 3 unknown magical beings, which can combine into one, POOF!
Yeah, I know...it sounds unbelievable, but that is what it is, according to the ho-lee babble.

You all don't go to heaven until...well, you should know when.

Imagine if there was no need for a heaven and hell, when THIS life of wellness and compassion is the ultimate goal to achieve. People could live for one another, to honor the sacredness of OUR world, as we trust our own children to carry the message on into the future so the greatest love of all may live on, as love from within.

That is my objective in life and I teach my children the value in this dream everyday, without threatening them with condemnation from the big ? from above and without telling them they must trust in an imaginary friend named Jesus. They are great kids because we treasure the greatest life we have ever known, here and now, on this Earth.

Try to find hope within yourself, you are making me sad for you.

God-less me loves you!

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Melissa — Mon, 23 Jan 2006 12:48:00 -0000

That is painful to watch but funny.

Notice the children sitting in the pew in the front row? They all look very frightened and yet archaically amused.

One poor kid is holding his hands over his eyes as another older child is hugging him for some mutual comfort while in the land of the la-la-la-lunatics.

The chick in the chair is a certified crackhead suffering from self induced epilepsy...A.K.A.; Cognitive dissonance.

Save the blind!

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Melissa — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:13:00 -0000

Anony Nick,

You sir, are an atheist too!

Do you believe in the Hindu concept of creation?

Do you except the Hindu cycle of life as a greater purpose?

The mythology of the story proceeds as follows. In the beginning there was nothing, but the undifferentiated and unmanifested. Everything was in perfect harmony. Lord Vishnu lay on his serpent, Shesha, his eyes were closed as he rested. When Lord Vishnu opened his eyes, the creation began. A lotus stock emerged from his navel and blossomed into a beautiful lotus. From the lotus was born Brahma. Brahma is the creator, in Hindu mythology. Brahma then proceeded to create the universe. Brahma created the entire universe in a little golden egg called the Hiranyaagarbha (the golden womb). Brahma created the heaven and the earth, the gods and the demons, the gandharvas and the humans, the plants and the animals, the stars and the planets and everything
else. ~ www.hindunet.org

Why don't you believe this story to be the truth? (w/0 using Jesus!)

You pick the Jesus myth to live by and that makes you an atheist to all other forms of religious faith.

Faith is believing in things that are contrary to reality, like fantasy and myths.

Religion is a lie that has been
repeated over and over to produce a belief in things that are false.

Do you believe Elmo and Santa are real? Are they True christians?

Have a nice day!

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Melissa — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:27:00 -0000

Anony nick said:"I would much rather have some where to go after I leave this world, then not have anything at all."

Greed is your motivation.
You are alive now.
Be happy.

JEEESH!

If we end up gravitating towards the grand forces at work in the universe, you will be recycled. Your selfish need for eternal life prevents your re-birth into the greatest realm of all existence.

Believe it, or not?

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Melissa — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:58:00 -0000

AMAN Benji!

All of em' are posers, they just do not like to think of themselves that way because it reveals the truth. They all drive cars, they live in mansions, they gamble, they throw away food, they have credit cards, they want war, they kill whom they want, they condemn, they are exactly like the mythical characters of the buy-bull.

Someone once said this; Religious faith is like dressing a turd in Barbie clothes.

Lmao...it is sad I tell ya, sad!

Poor whittle sheeple like this have lost their own mind for a big nothing in hopes of getting more, more, MORE! Visions and wishes born out of greed. *See them throwing a pissy fit because they have no control of time and no power over life itself*

Cry me a river.

Re: A Challenge to any Christains reading this - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Melissa — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 15:47:00 -0000

Anony #8,099 said:"In fact there is good reason to believe that there would have been more than just two Demon-possessed individuals?"

As if your humble human assertions are great enough to validate a divinely inspired contradiction?

Do share with us those "good reasons to believe" that people can actually be invaded by demons, as I and a majority of mankind have yet to factually witness and/or document these mysterious human manifestations of evil incarnate.

Well, besides the ones that are produced in Hollywood.

It is more likely this piece of the story was an attempt to explain away a human ailment that had not been identified at that time. Those people suffering from a serious mental illness could not be distinguished as such, because they lacked the knowledge to diagnose it for what it was.

To ancient people, everything was explained by superstition and myth.

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Melissa — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 23:22:00 -0000

Lorena,

I enjoy reading your thoughts and find myself feeling right at home with much of what you say. I think Piprus expressed it all very well and I would like to second those sentiments.

Glad you have made your way out of the mental pit of christian contradictions and condemnations. Be free and be well my dear!

Re: Highly Sensitive People and the Church - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Melissa — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 13:28:00 -0000

Anony 5,000 said:"God and Jesus never wanted any one to be hurt."

How do you know this? Is this your independent perception of the will of your god or are you filling in the ethical blanks as you go along? Do you base this claim on the bible alone?

Because if you are...then you have not read the bible completely. If you have no problem with some of the horrific actions proclaimed in that book, then that is where we exchristians "bump heads" with you and many other christians.

If you claim to know what god wants, then that would mean you are supernatural...because you have made your knowledge equal to that of your god, OR you are simply projecting what you BELIEVE your alleged god wants from us or for us. Either way, it is your personal experience and nothing more that brings you to that conclusion.

Not everyone here agrees with that conclusion. And listing things next to a number does not make them factual...as you might think.

Allow me to demonstrate.

All gods are man made mental hallucinations. There is no one true god that is known and revealed to all of mankind and this is a strong piece of evidence that supports my personal conclusion about "gods" existence.

Upon further examination, the bible fails to win me over because of the mental quagmire it creates for humanity. It holds a double standard on almost every page. God declares that he made evil for wicked purposes and Jesus wants to cause strife in this world, this is the belief according to those ancient minds who conjured up the bible some 2,000 years ago.

Those are my personal views, but I did not need to put a number before it because it is not a factual statement...it is a expression of my disbelief.

Yet, you turn around and claim:

Anony 5,000: "Now church is based on some teaching that were given to us 2000 years ago and it was left at the hands of people who are weak ( in the moral sense) Just need to look at the past to know how weak they are they have started wars killed innocents and spread lies.

Okay...are you confused or what? That is common. Confusion and contradiction seem to go hand in hand with biblical interpretation. These people you describe as being "immoral" and "weak" are the very same people that concocted the books of the bible!

You can not have it both ways. If you read the bible and examine the overall story and find yourself not in spiritual/ethical agreement with many of the actions of the alleged jesus and god...it is because your human judgments have guided you to be a better person with higher ethical values.

And as far as the rest of your post, it is all subjective rhetoric that does not apply to everyone else simply because you believe that it should.

Now, next time you show up...try to find some common ground to stand upon before you go off on a religious tangent that overlooks the intention of the original post.

In case you did not notice yourself doing so, you showed up here to pass off your version of faith and then proceeded to stand over all of us as if your version were superior to all those people who do not share your views.

I don't know what your religious label is...but it sounds almost the same as every other church goer who competes for points in the afterlife as well as the preachers who insist upon the plentiful dollars of every last gullible "soul".

You sound like a nice person but please try to see that your words are just as condemning as the next followers and it offers nothing new.

Nice try though.

Re: Highly Sensitive People and the Church - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Melissa — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 13:44:00 -0000

Correction to my post:

All gods are man made mental hallucinations. There is no one true god that is known and revealed to all of mankind and this is a strong piece of evidence that supports my personal conclusion about "gods" NON-existence.

It could be read as correct in the first post, it just depends upon the views of the reader. As an atheist, it should be corrected for obvious reasons.

BTW:

Have a happy egg day tomorrow! Don't forget those hard boiled religious eggs. Solidify those undeveloped embryo's and think of the joy of jebus as he breaks the yolks of your sin.

Glory be to the savior Bunnies!

Re: Is God the author of evil? - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Melissa — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 19:02:00 -0000

First, just let me say that I think it is absolutely bizarre and asinine for people to believe in fantasies and myths that men were created first, or that the entire fate of mankind was sealed by his woman who ate the wrong damn fruit of the wrong damn tree, or that universe was made by some invisible magician in the sky, or that it was birthed from the belly button of Brahma. It is all goofy and irrelevant. It is a sad mental trick that has been perpetrated against mankind for long enough. The lies will continue to fool the foolish.

Now, onto the topic at hand: The alleged god of the bible demonstrates what evil is by introducing evil as an opposition to good, just to be carried out for his own need. In his first act of evil, he creates evil forces to oppose the good ones. Prov. 16:4 says:
“The Lord hath made all things for himself: Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.”
(How greedy and selfish)

God is the leader of his own supremacy group because he declared himself to be higher in value above everything and everyone else; good and evil and anything in between. If you fail to meet his definition of worthy or deserving (Think Hitler and Jews, Klu Klux Klan and Black Americans) you too shall suffer the wrath of his higher evil ways. His supremacy groups are Jews, Christians, and Muslims. They all make war to defend their all powerful god! (Lmao, because they all believe their version is truest!)

He is the cause of evil to an innocent baby that starves to death (10,000 of those per month) or a murdered son, or a cheating whore, or any other life that is harmed because he claims to be omniscient and omni benevolent, and yet he allowed for evil to have a place in his universe because it serves only him. If you were a good person in life but simply did not believe in him, you too were a part of his worldly conditions because when it is all said and done, he plans to create more evil for the day of the wicked. He has plotted against all those who fail to render him perfect. The self-gratifying actions of many troubled people are made as wicked because it serves a purpose for the Lord. God has now descended from his throne of higher values into the realm of human values apparently, because he acts like a conquering king with wild eyed beasts in tow to keep the gates guarded against infidels and invaders. While he rules in comfort and peace… his enslaved bastions are on Earth fighting off his evil drones!

Although there is absolutely nothing at all to provide first hand evidence or reasons for believing that a god even exists, people vie for his imaginary attention without ever receiving any in return, all the while claiming to have exclusive access to him because of their chosen faith in illusions. (Greedy and selfish…just like the bible god) Therefore, his power is now limited by mankind because he made us human beings the deciding factor in the outcome of a primordial war that he started FOR HIMSELF.

Think about it…it is rather simple when you examine it honestly.

Now we have transcended the realm of make believe into a world of make them believe. So, all the bad things that take place here on Earth are allegedly carried out according to a divine plan from god and we have become the extension of his powers to make evil to please his wicked wants. It is the evil-doers destiny to become what they become, even though free will was purportedly granted to them. It is not their fault if they failed to break out of their molded existence, as their life is an extension of the Lords alleged powers. He hand picks his slaves. (Sinners & Saints)

Would mankind even know what evil was if god had not provided the example to follow? Look at the atrocities that have been inflicted upon the human race in the name of religion and dogma. Those beliefs are based on a hate filled fanatical book and yes, the bible has recreated on this Earth, those very same conditions. It is called religious hysteria. If we are in his image as the bible claims, then no wonder we have the problems we do. (War is to God as Preaching is to Man)

The confusion one constantly experiences in trying to find honest value and personal guidance from this supposed bible gods horrific actions and bloody claims, only leads them to experience internal conflicts because they are trying to find faith in a set of unsuitable teachings. The bible’s god offers up only conditional love and threats of horrific punishments, which contradicts everything we know to be good in ourselves and in our world. Our human experience has guided us to have higher values which have deemed god’s actions to be unethical, unloving, and unconscionable.

That is why when someone claims to be a Christian…I ask them if they stone their kids.
If they say no…then they are not a Christian. Nor are they Jewish. I think the Muslims still stone their kids…and their disobedient wives.

When MAN made those alleged 10 commandments for god, they said followers must not kill, lie, steal, cheat, boil babies in milk, have unwed sex, etc…because these unconscionable acts are reserved for god the great dictator on high, according to the holy bible. (He did have immaculate sex with a married virgin and he kills at random, especially if your culture or society is out of his control!) That makes god the original hypocrite, even to that of satan because those required laws do not apply to him. He neglects his duty to provide his followers with examples which meet those very same expectations that he has for his heavenly and human counterparts.

Do as I say, not as I do...or I will burn you in the torturous burning pit forever while he is sitting upon a throne of gold and glory. Amen and bow down damn it, before I strike you dead. (Oh, how ugly is that!) People really love this stupid and abusive shit.

That leaves this world high and dry for real answers and tangible hope because this unphysical and inoperable god remains hidden and without explanation. What is troubling is that he himself, has no higher authority to answer to, and his version of justice is perverted by his own evil ways. His power is not negotiable. That would make him our nemesis, not our savior. We can not align ourselves to understand the injustice in god’s alleged providence because the only time his interventions are required is when HE seeks revenge. That is not justice for anyone on this Earth. He is merely justifying his need for evil. He is prejudice against those who fail at being his perfect little servants. It is abusive and hateful to demand that he be held up in righteousness while his unrighteous ass sits there incognito, taking down names on his long list of who was naught and nice.

So, at the root of this faith is a maker that invents and initiates mayhem and murder upon his enslaved creation for the sake of fitting into his divine providence. What I see is an arrogant authoritarian that suffers from his own insecurities because of the problems HE created by planting sin into the beautiful unspoiled garden, knowing it would result in habitual sin and in my unbelief. He made the talking snake and he made temptation. What is a believer to do?

The bible as a whole trivializes humanity into being that of moral combatants in a war of opposing forces, as destined according to gods divine plans for a galactic battle between light and dark, or any other diabolical measure. All the while, he sits upon a fluffy white cloud and takes names. Good griefs…why are people so gullible to inflicting themselves with this mental disease?

If you were an all powerful and loving being…wouldn’t you be fair and make everything more equal and user friendly for everyone? Why design a world that is chaotic by nature and suspended in between two completely opposing forces? Why wouldn’t he have made it a little easier on us…you know, instead of just evil and good trees being planted, why not just plant good trees and best trees for Eve to choose from? Maybe his plans are flawed and we are being pawned off to accommodate his greatest mistake. Maybe we were left stranded here because his other experimental universe was filled with too many subatomic particles and dark matter which collided and scattered him into oblivion.

There is the grand contradiction in my opinion. Religion is a game of great assumptions. Along with the countless other ones where god refers to himself as "we" or claims that he had more than one son, etc...It all adds up to one giant hairball of myths. What people fail to realize is that many of these biblical figures and stories are based upon prior forms of worship and they were simply absorbed into the stories of Moses and Abraham, Jesus and Mary, and out of ignorance, people feared what would happen to their world if they did not honor one god instead of many. They were competing for power back then and believers were desperate for help. They were hungry, broke, tired, enslaved, and thirsty. The promise came from the priest in the window who claimed to be talking with God. The priests were enslaving the populations with their new form of mind control. God is everywhere, he is watching everything you do, don’t get out of line, stay in your camps, or you will suffer at his hands and be rejected from his kingdom FOREVER!

We are not primitive slaves living in Egypt people. Wake up! We need to stop trying to live according to these ignorant ancient beliefs. The dark ages ended long ago for some of us. It is the rest of this world who wants to remain in conflict because they are too weak minded and emotional superficial to proceed on into the future, facing life and reality for what it is. Us and nature and change, take it or leave it.

The same way we discount supremacy groups and extremist militia groups all across this world for committing crimes against humanity in the name of furthering their “political agenda” or spreading their ideas of hate and defamation, is the same reason why we must question an ancient claim about any god that acts as his own supremacy force by declaring that one half of this worlds people are unacceptable. One half of humankind is in jeopardy of never-ending punishment in a fiery torture chamber while the other half gets perfection in the land of milk and honey with 72 virgins in everlasting bliss.

THAT separation is what has created turmoil and confusion amongst us, a religious quagmire that is sucking the life out of the people on this Earth. It divides us further, into the have’s versus the have not’s. People thinking they are better than others and acting in the name of their beliefs to hurt, condemn, judge, threaten, discount, kill, stone, burn, scream, preach, smash, and bash ALL others who do not share in those same misguided beliefs. These notions lead humanity to create unnecessary problems because they blindly follow mythical creatures like God, Jesus, Muhammad, Allah, or Yahweh, which have encouraged its disciples to kill in the name of spreading their Gods extreme ideology.

These fictional religious beliefs have no validity in our world anymore…except for those fanatical people who are convinced by their own illusions that they are acting in the name of religious supremacy on behalf of their supreme ruler in the sky. Humankind has seen enough of this and has been persecuted by religious dogma for far too long.

It is time for a great spiritual change and for everyone to admit what is obvious. God is a non-existent mental projection of our worlds fears and troubles. No one knows all the answers to life’s greatest question, and no one should pretend to be in possession of the ultimate Truth. Those that say they are do so just to feel chosen and special, they become exceptional by removing themselves from the equation in this world of human beings. We would all be on the same level again with no sinners, no infidels, no apostates, no saints, and no martyrs, no Christians, no Jews, no Muslims, etc... We could just be our natural selves with no agenda but to help one another survive.

It would make more sense to keep sacred our own planet and the natural universe that supports all life. Honor Mother Earth because you lay upon her in comfort, you breathe her in, eat and drink from her, honor the sun because it provides us with life sustaining energy, all the wonderful things about nature do not require us to worship it…but to honor it for what it is…a phenomena. If that is god for some…that is much better than pretending to have a relationship with an invisible Christian dictator from another universe. If it is the afterlife you seek, you have as much universe in you as there are the trees, the streams, and the nebula of stars in our neighboring galaxy. You could be eternal, but you’re too worried about the monster in your mind to notice.

We all are doing our best to survive in this ever changing world…but I think it is silly for so many people to be obsessed with worshipping imaginary supernatural alien beings that rule over us from outer space, while at the same time threatening each other and all of humanity with their psychotic mind schemes of hell or everlasting life

I think the question is invalid and the word god is without meaning or merit because it is based upon mythical legends and invented scenarios from primitive ignorant men. For me, it needs no absolute answers because it is a product of mans over active imagination and overwhelming fears. As an atheist, our children are worthy of my dedication and praise and I will love them no matter what. I leave my mind open to universal possibilities, but the bible and its god have evil written all over it. The nice parts were made by women! (Being funny there, not to offend the men but to make a point)

If there is some giant source that provides the universe with all the essential elements for life, it is not named God, or Jesus, or Zeus, or Allah, or Yahweh, or Ra, or any other theistic based god that was invented by primitive religious zealots who sought power and authority over the servants and peasants of their kingdom. It does not require our obedience, it does not answer prayers, and it does not hide in waiting to come back to seek revenge upon its entire race of people for failing him to be good enough to save, while all others are tossed out into the burning heap of trash. Those who believe such things, you are troubled at your core and need to think for yourself.

All this talk is to relate to the question in Ubergeeks post, even though I view the bible as fiction. But, if we are just pondering the evidence against the god of Abraham for the sake of discussion, then YES...he apparently is a fake dictator that has major anger problems and the evil that is attributed to him, reduces his power and purpose to that of a hatemonger and a trifling cosmic tyrant. (Only in ones mind of course!)

All of these mythical stories are mans attempt to gain control over the uncontrollable universe, and so to be the planet upon which we reside. We are susceptible to the laws of nature, and we don’t like it. We cannot prevent death all together, so we make up another after-life existence to extend time for ourselves because we are limited in our time, and we don’t like it. What is unpredictable, we have made predictable. Man has invented so many weird things to believe in, that no one knows what, or whom to believe anymore.

God is the originator of evil.
He and Bush are “The Deciders”!
We are screwed if we do not stop this madness. Save yourself...

Man bless you all and may you let love rule!

Re: Is God the author of evil? - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Melissa — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0000

Thankya Dano!

High school was a bit frightening, now that I look back upon it, so I know what you mean. Lol. No, much of the above comes from my "post Christian" mind bloom. Wonderful to be here and not there.

Spacemonk and gonensane...I agree with you both and you were able to put everything I was trying to say into like 5 sentences each, but without the rant. If only I had such focus.

G'night!

Re: Logical Proof that God doesn't exist - Prayer - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Melissa — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:54:00 -0000

stephen,

By applying the same logic your using to try and validate your belief in a "creator", such as using the unique cardiovascular system present in giraffes as supporting evidence for intelligent design, wouldn't you agree this could actually be interpreted as a glaring example of a designers flaw rather than a creator's intended useful mechanism?

This alleged creator makes a giraffe with a long neck to eat out of trees, but then nearly makes it almost physically impossible to bend over and take a drink of water?

Is your creator intelligent or not?

Why not make the giraffe with a shorter neck so they could eat vegetation off the ground. That would have been a more suitable design for enabling them to survive, without the need of a specialized system to compensate for the flaws found within their designer biological functions.

Your last post did not contain one bit of fact to support your opposition to the processes of natural selection.

What factual evidence do you have to support your faith in the creator hypothesis?

If anything, it is a fine example of evolution at work because natural selection provided the basis for developing a specialized organ due to a once present ecological niche.

Modifications to the giraffe's structure have evolved, particularly to the circulatory system. A giraffe's heart, which can weigh up to 10 kg (24 lb) and about 2 feet long, has to generate around double the normal blood pressure for an average large mammal in order to maintain blood flow to the brain against gravity. In the upper neck, a complex pressure-regulation system called the rete mirabile prevents excess blood flow to the brain when the giraffe lowers its head to drink. Conversely, the blood vessels in the lower legs are under great pressure (because of the weight of fluid pressing down on them). In other animals such pressure would force the blood out through the capillary walls; giraffes, however, have a very tight sheath of thick skin over their lower limbs which maintain high extravascular pressure in exactly the same way as a pilot's g-suit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giraffe

So, how do you suppose this alleged "creator" went about making any living thing, much less the entirety of a universe or possibly a meta-universe?

Maybe it used magic cosmic play dough and a big wand perhaps? Or was it simply grand thoughts of invention that suddenly appear out of thin air? Is there also room in your rationalization for the hypothesis of there being many creators?

Re: Right back at ya! - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Melissa — Tue, 01 May 2007 03:56:00 -0000

Anon. said: "This may sound harsh, but this country was founded on majority rule."

The factual answer is no, we were not founded as a majority rule...that would make us a Majoritarian or Mobocracy, as in rule by the masses or majority.

Initially, we were a Jefforsonian Democracy. Even that changed rather quickly in the 18th and 19th centuries.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffersonian_Democracy

The U.S. is one of the oldest Constitutional Republics in the world, which is also a form of Liberal democracy.

We have a representative democracy, with supposedly free and fair elections. (I think there are serious doubts about this MOST important right, especially with the last few elections and the fancy new PROGRAMABLE electronic voting machines.)

Anyway...

The U.S., for most of it's history, has advocated the protection of minorities, which is the opposite of "rule by majority" or "mob rule".

We emphasized the rule of law, a separation of powers, and allowed for the protection of liberties by freedom of speech, assembly, religion, and property.

See Wikipedia entry for Founding Fathers: "Notwithstanding the spectrum of beliefs held by the Founding Fathers, most viewed religion in a favorable light. This is noted through their statements in speeches and correspondences in which they describe its role in molding
"national morality" and securing the rule of law (George Washington), its check on human "wickedness" (Benjamin Franklin), and its preservation of a free government such as America (John Adams).

Regardless, the division of church and state was always emphasized by the founding fathers.

"The government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian Religion," states the 1797 Treaty of Tripoli.

This document was ratified by Congress without much debate or contention and stands today as a reminder of the founding fathers' intentions.[9]"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Founding_Fathers_of_the_United_States

Also, you did not sound harsh. I hope my small critique here is not taken as such either.

Anon: "By the way, I am basically an "I don't carist" in terms of religion; it doesn't matter if God exists or not, since he doesn't do anything anyway."

IMHO, No god(s) is capable of doing anything because they are all fictional ancient myths and imagined icons born out of fear and confusion. Gods were created by man, not the other way around.

Yet another one of those harmful "false realities" being pepetrated by religious fundamentalists all over this world, who remain mentally hostaged to dark aged beliefs.

Good Day!

Re: Right back at ya! - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Melissa — Tue, 01 May 2007 04:38:00 -0000

I think it cheapens the worth of their (worldly) God and makes a mockery of their faith, as it gives them yet another icon to worship and fight over, along with everything else in between.

What about the make no graven image commandment...does $$ fit his holier than thou image?

To trust in God...is to trust in money. All mighty God and the All mighty Dollar. Greed and God belief do seem to go hand in hand anymore. America loves God Pie.

Well, the One True God appears to be the ultimate source of greed, as he claims to be THE supreme master of HIS universe, where only the "few special chosen ones" are accepted into HIS cosmic supremacy cult, where he loves hoarding heaven all to himself and his prime pick of the human crop.

Might make a good commercial. Visa; Don't leave home... without God on your money and a prayer in your pocket.

It all spends the same. Or does it?

Re: A weekend with no kids?

Melissa — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:55:00 -0000

You should go to the new Studio Movie Grill in Lewisville - then you could eat, drink & watch a movie all at the same time! Enjoy your grown-up time!

Re: Why Halle’s Dobby is the smartest parent ever…

Melissa — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:35:00 -0000

I am so completely impressed! Way to go Dobby

Re: My May Class!

Melissa — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:03:00 -0000

Loves it!

I can't wait to actually go to this class! :) Do you have it scheduled yet?

Re: S-U-C-C-E-S-S!

Melissa — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:35:00 -0000

Congrats, Jamie! I'm so sorry I missed it!!!

Re: um, you read my blog?

Melissa — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 03:26:00 -0000

I'm reading it!

Re: Calendar Pages

Melissa — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 11:22:00 -0000

Beautimous! I love it.

Re: Teaching! Finally!

Melissa — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:16:00 -0000

That is SO perfect! Where are you going to be teaching? Do you know what classes you'll do? Fun!

Re: Having so much fun!

Melissa — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:53:00 -0000

good luck with everything! sounds like there is nothing to be paranoid about ;)

Re: Getting an IPOD NANO!

Melissa — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:58:00 -0000

pink nanos rock! ;) I love mine

Re: http://www.evilflu.com/2008/05/every-working-mom-needs-to-get-this.html

Melissa — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:07:00 -0000

Hey! Its great to meet you. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love yours. I love to cook but what a great book for those who are not really great at it!

Re: http://www.evilflu.com/2008/05/100-things-you-may-or-may-not-know.html

Melissa — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:14:00 -0000

Okay so I had to back read your blog. After reading your 100 things about me it was so funny we have a lot in common! Your story sounds amazing. You sound like an amazing Mother.

Re: http://www.evilflu.com/2008/04/in-my-opinion.html

Melissa — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:16:00 -0000

I LOVE them! I am also obbsesed with my own flowers! I think we have a right!

Re: http://www.careerrocketeer.com/2009/06/pin-tail-on-donkey-and-random-expat-job.html

Melissa — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0000

One thing I never really put importance to until I read, "Take the E Out of EGO & GO!" was, will I have fun at my new job?, do I like where I'm working? and will I like my new location? If the answer is no to all of these, you may want to reconsider what you are doing. I strongly believe that in order to be successful, you need to enjoy what you do. This is a book about identifying areas where your Ego and pride are interfering with your success.

Re: http://mylittlespotinwv.blogspot.com/2009/09/five-question-friday_25.html

Melissa — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:18:36 -0000

I'm a body sprayer too! Love it, and it makes my whole bathroom smell good. BBW has the best grapefruit scents, which I usually buy in the foamy handsoap. :) Thanks for stopping by my blog!!

Re: http://www.lunasazules.com/2008/05/de-lo-kitsch-lo-innombrable.html

Melissa — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:41:00 -0000

solo por ahora que nada más vi la foto de deep mike (aun no leo el post pero ya lo haré).. diré que ese tipo con todo respeto.. me da asco! buaCK!

Re: http://owedtojoy.blogspot.com/2008/12/not-me-monday.html

Melissa — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:43:00 -0000

Oh..I did not stay in pajamas all weekend too.... and I did not love every bit of it!!

Re: GIVEAWAY: Apple's Brand New iPhone 3GS!

Melissa — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:09:36 -0000

I'm in: http://twitter.com/JanuaryWish/status/3833613484

Re: GIVEAWAY: Apple's Brand New iPhone 3GS!

Melissa — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:35:46 -0000

In it to win it. :)

Re: GIVEAWAY: Apple's Brand New iPhone 3GS!

Melissa — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:34:52 -0000

I am in in to win it - http://twitter.com/LilahBean/status/2746896354

Re: GIVEAWAY: Apple's Brand New iPhone 3GS!

Melissa — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:17:02 -0000

tweet tweet

http://twitter.com/JanuaryWish/status/2678166147

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/06/winner-chosen-ipod-touch.html

Melissa — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:12:59 -0000

I was thinking the same thing.....I don't remember ever entering my email address anywhere :(

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/05/one-month-giveaway-ipod-touch.html

Melissa — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:49:06 -0000

Can't wait to win this! TWEET!

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/05/giveaway-rob-thomas-live-at-red-rocks.html

Melissa — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:23:44 -0000

Hi again! Just a reminder....I'm still entered :)

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/05/giveaway-rob-thomas-live-at-red-rocks.html

Melissa — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:51:54 -0000

I want to win! TWEET!

Re: TWITTER GIVEAWAY: iPhone 3G 16GB Version!

Melissa — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:56:59 -0000

Just tweeted!

Re: TWITTER GIVEAWAY: iPhone 3G 16GB Version!

Melissa — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:56:24 -0000

Thanks for the chance to win!

Re: TWITTER GIVEAWAY: iPhone 3G 16GB Version!

Melissa — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:13:02 -0000

twet tweet http://twitter.com/JanuaryWish/status/2542349926

Re: TWITTER GIVEAWAY: iPhone 3G 16GB Version!

Melissa — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:07:11 -0000

Ready to win! Thanks!

Re: TWITTER GIVEAWAY: iPhone 3G 16GB Version!

Melissa — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:54:01 -0000

tweet: http://twitter.com/JanuaryWish/status/2089572213

Re: TWITTER GIVEAWAY: iPhone 3G 16GB Version!

Melissa — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:52:52 -0000

following @JanuaryWish

Re: TWITTER GIVEAWAY: iPhone 3G 16GB Version!

Melissa — Mon, 04 May 2009 21:41:00 -0000

I'm in! :)

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/04/giveaway-my-bloody-valentine-3d.html

Melissa — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:18:00 -0000

I wanted to see this because of the 3-D effects. Will Tweet this peat.

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/04/two-week-giveaway-new-ipod-shuffle.html

Melissa — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:11:00 -0000

I am in it to win it for sure. My_madness. I tweeted!

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/04/two-week-giveaway-new-ipod-shuffle.html

Melissa — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:16:00 -0000

Sounds like more fun!! I've tweeted!! Thanks for the chance you have given us! :)

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/03/giveaway-little-dorrit.html

Melissa — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:12:00 -0000

Is it alright if we tweet that same message with a few changes to it?

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/03/giveaway-little-dorrit.html

Melissa — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:35:00 -0000

I am in!! I've tweeted and will continue to do so!! Thanks for this GREAT opportunity!!

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/03/twitter-giveaway-flip-mino-hd-digital.html

Melissa — Sat, 16 May 2009 13:32:00 -0000

I am in it to win it!!

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/03/twitter-giveaway-flip-mino-hd-digital.html

Melissa — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:54:00 -0000

http://twitter.com/my_madness. I am so in it to win it. I need this!!!!!
It

I

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/03/giveaway-ipod-touch-final-update-314.html

Melissa — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:36:00 -0000

Happy St. Patrick's Day!! Still on the edge of my chair! Can't wiat to see who wins!!

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/03/giveaway-ipod-touch-final-update-314.html

Melissa — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:41:00 -0000

Sounds like loads of fun!! I'm in!

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/01/twitter-giveaway-playstation-3.html

Melissa — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:46:00 -0000

I AM SO IN IT TO WIN!!!!! YAY!!!
TWITTER!!! YAY WEEK IN REWIND!!!!

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/01/one-day-giveaway-vicky-cristina.html

Melissa — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:14:00 -0000

Count me in, Christopher!

Melissa

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2008/12/giveaway-abraham-lincoln-his-life.html

Melissa — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:37:00 -0000

My husband loves history and would love this <a href="mailto:set!
zgoncfamily@gmail.com">set!
zgoncfamily@gmail.com

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2008/10/giveaway-according-to-jim-first-season.html

Melissa — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:13:00 -0000

I love this show! Would love to own <a href="mailto:it!
sweetpurpleblood@yahoo.com">it!
sweetpurpleblood@yahoo.com

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2008/07/giveaway-biography-john-mccain.html

Melissa — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:54:00 -0000

I would love to win this! Nice giveaway!

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2008/09/giveaway-schoolhouse-rock-election.html

Melissa — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:07:00 -0000

I learned so much from these when I was a kid.I still can recite the preamble to the constitution because of these. It got me extra credit once! I would absolutely love to share these with my children.

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2008/08/giveaway-ghost-whisperer-third-season.html

Melissa — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:13:00 -0000

This is one of the few shows that I actually enjoy. I try not to miss it even if I have to record it.

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2008/08/giveaway-haunted-histories-collection.html

Melissa — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:59:00 -0000

I love to watch stuff like this! Count me in!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/09/random-eye-candy.html

Melissa — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:08:42 -0000

LOVE the sweet picture of your husband and Nolia.. maybe Eliza. I can not tell them apart.

:)

Sweet Family!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/09/ease-your-struggles.html

Melissa — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:48:44 -0000

What a beautiful picture!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/09/not-identical.html

Melissa — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:52:24 -0000

Sweet little bums!! :)

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/09/not-identical.html

Melissa — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:39:48 -0000

have been waiting for that cloth diaper post!! from that picture i think those are prefolds with covers?!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/09/real-life.html

Melissa — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:10:16 -0000

Real life is what is happening in this pic! :)

The girls are getting so big and just as cute as always!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/09/where-else.html

Melissa — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:32:27 -0000

I grew up in Gillette, Wyoming....but now I live in Las Vegas, Nevada. I miss seasons, knowing your next-door neighbors, being able to make it across town in 10 minutes, meeting an on-coming car and waving every time. But, I don't miss the 50 below windchill winter days, driving 50 miles and not seeing a single car, having to constantly be on the lookout for deer and antelope running across the highway, and driving two hours to the nearest mall :)

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/08/wordless-wednesday_26.html

Melissa — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:31:20 -0000

last three pictures have been of little Nolia!! :o) I'm waiting for that birthday post!! awesome pictures adorable girls!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/08/blog-hopgiveaway-style-again.html

Melissa — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:29:28 -0000

Love the un-noticed housework sign! So true! :)
 />www.thediddlemartins@blogspot.com

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/08/blog-hopgiveaway-style-again.html

Melissa — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:13:48 -0000

I love the animal crackers lightswich cover and those cute little blankets!! very cute!!
 />bugaroobows@gmail.com

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/08/blog-hop-giveaway-style.html

Melissa — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:54:35 -0000

I love the mila round neck dress!! I have already stuff 'heart'ed on her etsy site!! would love to win!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/08/blog-hop-giveaway-style.html

Melissa — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:28:12 -0000

The Mila round neck dress would be presh on my God Daughter!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/08/eleven.html

Melissa — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:00:51 -0000

Beautiful girls!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/07/wordless-wednesday_29.html

Melissa — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:32:49 -0000

she is adorable!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/07/wordless-wednesday_29.html

Melissa — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:28:17 -0000

Cutie!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/07/oh-curls.html

Melissa — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:58:39 -0000

So sweet! Just confirms I want one now!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/07/you-asked-it-farm-edition.html

Melissa — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:24:02 -0000

I want to see more Farm pics! :)
It is my dream to have a farm.. now my husband.. he thinks I'm crazy.

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/07/sometimes-pictures.html

Melissa — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:37:06 -0000

Sweetness!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/06/you-asked-it-part-4.html

Melissa — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:07:01 -0000

This is fun! :) I never iron anything either.

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/06/ask-it.html

Melissa — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:15:12 -0000

If you dont drink milk or dairy and no soy either.. what do you give your kids to drink after they are done breastfeeding when they reccomend whole milk for brain development?
I would love to hear your answer as we also do not do a whole lot of dairy but have an almost 2 year old. he is on a multivitamin and I have a calcium supplement I got also.

also what supplements do you give your kids and in what form?

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/05/its-giveaway-party.html

Melissa — Sat, 30 May 2009 10:54:17 -0000

I would love to win this! I have a friend who has a adorable one month old little girl and I would love to give her this gift certificate to shop for her!! I love the bloomers as well...so cute!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/04/wordless-wednesday_08.html

Melissa — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:37:00 -0000

Aww, they're so dang cute!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/03/happy-7-months-girls.html

Melissa — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:28:00 -0000

Happy 7 months girls! Adorable photos!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/03/random-picture-challenge_29.html

Melissa — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:56:00 -0000

I decided to join along again with you guys.... this is so fun!!!
I love this picture of Ozzie... red is great on him!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/03/good-stuff.html

Melissa — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:30:00 -0000

Great pictures!!! I can't belive how big they are........ and oh so c-u-t-e!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/03/seriously-published.html

Melissa — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:54:00 -0000

Great article!! Loved it!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/03/soy-before-cheese.html

Melissa — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:04:00 -0000

Not a soy eater...but who would have thunk it....

Happy Friday.

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/03/hop-45.html

Melissa — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:52:00 -0000

What FUN pictures. Thanks for re posting.

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/02/random-picture-challenge-60_28.html

Melissa — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:06:00 -0000

I decided to join in this week because it looks like so much fun!!
Cute picture of you and Ozzie!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/02/no-cheese-please.html

Melissa — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:02:00 -0000

also delurking but more to encourage

Thanks for sharing your family with me (I do like to pretend we could be friends)! I love me some babies and some twins and some natural, creative momma's. I really hope the meanness doesn't hurt your feelings today...*virtual hug*

You are brave for keeping the comments open - I woulda closed 'em down by now...if I was brave enough to share my family with anyone...

Thanks. Be encouraged.

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

Melissa — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:36:00 -0000

Such precious angels!

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

Melissa — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:11:00 -0000

Oh my my...they are too cute in this picture!!

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

Melissa — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:02:00 -0000

Wow and I thought my grocery shopping mishaps were bad! That probably ranks at the top of any I've heard or experienced. You are so brave to even attempt that!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/02/dress.html

Melissa — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:18:00 -0000

Oh my! The CUTENESS!!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/02/wordless-wednesday_18.html

Melissa — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:55:00 -0000

I think it's your husband's birthday.... definitely looks like him... if it's not, then whoever it is looks just like him!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/02/oh-dear-my-little-girls.html

Melissa — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:26:00 -0000

I'm so glad to hear your girls are doing ok. I will definitely keep the other children in the hospital in my prayers. I cannot imagine how scary that must have been for you!

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

Melissa — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:49:00 -0000

Maxfield with Silver or a close second Bandle dot teal with <a href="mailto:brown.

silla_mms@yahoo.com">brown.

silla_mms@yahoo.com

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

Melissa — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:49:00 -0000

I would LOVE to win this for my friend that is having a baby girl in April....she would LOVE this!!!!
I LOVE the Bangle Dot with mulberry solid one!!!

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

Melissa — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:35:00 -0000

Wow tough choice cause they are all super cute and fun! But the Daydream Believer caught my eye first! Fun contest! Thanks!

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

Melissa — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:02:00 -0000

Oh your girls are precious. Thank you for sharing their cuteness!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/02/hey.html

Melissa — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:54:00 -0000

I can only echo what everyone else has already said. Preach it sister! :)

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/01/love-this-boy.html

Melissa — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:52:00 -0000

I hope my oldest (also a boy) grows up to be as good of a helper as that! We are learning! :)

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/01/recipe-help.html

Melissa — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:37:00 -0000

I keep a blog just for my recipes if you have time to browse it sometime...you might find something you like and can use there! 
Melissa
www.mommabeesrecipes.blogs...

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/01/brothers-stick-together.html

Melissa — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:11:00 -0000

Hello! I came across your blog through another blog and I love all your great photos and your kids are adorable (plus they have great names!). And this is a super cute picture! :)

Melissa

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/01/oh-joy.html

Melissa — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:59:00 -0000

Oh my goodness...these are so cute!! I don't have kids yet but when I do my girls will have shoes like these!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/12/view-from-my-bed.html

Melissa — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:43:00 -0000

Or she was dreaming of all the fun she will have with her four big brothers... :)

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

Melissa — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:30:00 -0000

Here is my comment for my entry. First time on your blog and already addicted!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/11/while-my-sister-was-sleeping-part-2.html

Melissa — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:43:00 -0000

How could anyone get sick of them? They're so precious. And an incredible gift from God!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/11/contest-and-giveaway.html

Melissa — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:06:00 -0000

#3 is adorable, but I like #2 for its uniqueness!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/11/wordless-wednesday_12.html

Melissa — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:59:00 -0000

Too cute!! I love the pink bow touch!! My kids would love to be able to do that, but having my hair played with (even touched for that matter) is one of those things that gets under my skin!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-heart-breaks.html

Melissa — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:58:00 -0000

I have been reading their blog for a while now; and I (like them) continued to have hope for those sweet baby girls!! Our prayers are definitely with the family as their babies are now in the arms of Jesus!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/11/while-my-sister-was-sleeping-take-2.html

Melissa — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:46:00 -0000

Now I can see them....and oh, how CUTE they are!!

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

Melissa — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:27:00 -0000

I agree with Lori... The Children's Place has GREAT tights; although I'm not too sure how small they make them.

Have fun dressing those little ladies...I know I had a blast, after 3 boys, dressing my daughter!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/10/name-these-photos.html

Melissa — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:16:00 -0000

These pictures are great. I'm always amazed at the quality of your pictures. Anyway, here's my "name those pictures":

Hmm...this looks, smells and feels a little different than "mommy", but let me see what I can get. Well, I'm sucking, but.....nothing. Oh well, I give up; back to sleep!!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/10/wordless-wednesday_08.html

Melissa — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:53:00 -0000

What a GREAT picture.... how did you ever get a shot like that?? :)

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/09/no-words-just-pictures.html

Melissa — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:45:00 -0000

they are gorgeous!!!!! Congrats!!!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/08/please-pray.html

Melissa — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:52:00 -0000

You guys are in my prayers. I hope for nothing but the best for your babies!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/08/32-week-baby-baby-belly.html

Melissa — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:10:00 -0000

welcome back to blog world!

You look gorgeous!!! :-D

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/07/holy-baby-names.html

Melissa — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:55:00 -0000

congrats on your new little ones. I found your blog through Amanda :) I will keep you and the babies in my prayers!

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

Melissa — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:25:00 -0000

I hope your day gets better

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2008/04/19-week-baby-baby-bump.html

Melissa — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:53:00 -0000

I love that first picture also. very cool.

also, cool to meet a hippie Christian.

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2009/02/snapshot.html

Melissa — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:54:00 -0000

Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Oh.my.gosh.how.cute!!!!

Really random question - how do you get the bow to stay on her head?

(Only child with no babies of my own, just curious)

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2009/01/jersey-girl.html

Melissa — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:36:00 -0000

I'm soooo glad to see someone dispelling all the nasty myths about New Jersey.

If you are ever feeling bored and want to visit some awesome places in NJ you should try the New Hope (PA) / Lambertville combo or swing through Princeton. There are lots of fun things for kids in both places!

Also, the new pictures of Vivienne are too cute!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/12/grandma-was-on-to-something.html

Melissa — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:40:00 -0000

I know that book and I LOVE it!!!

I think there is a similar one, but with teddy bears - for the PETA folks. *wink*

I look forward to reading to my own kids some day...or any kids really!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/12/smile.html

Melissa — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:35:00 -0000

I'm sure she is dreaming of sugar plum fairies. ^o^

Such a precious child, she looks like a doll!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/12/o-christmas-tree.html

Melissa — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:38:00 -0000

I love your tree topper!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/11/ping-pong.html

Melissa — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:46:00 -0000

Good luck with your move!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/11/who-would-have-thought.html

Melissa — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:37:00 -0000

The little pink headband is causing me to make all shorts of strange coo-ing, squeaking and awwing noises. TOO CUTE!!!!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/11/guess-what.html

Melissa — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:07:00 -0000

Ooo so exciting!!!

BTW - you look FANTASTIC!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/10/baby-was-born-yesterday-at-225pm-mrs-ss.html

Melissa — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:40:00 -0000

Congratulations and lots of warm and fuzzy thoughts from England!!!

May I ask what her name is?

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/09/i-see-dead-people.html

Melissa — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:20:00 -0000

So...I checked online for Project Runway...iTunes isn't up-to-date on the current season. Also, websites know your location and won't allow out of country visitors to view tv shows. I've had the problem in reverse when I visit home and want to watch my English soap opera. Haha. Project Catwalk it is...at least for now. ^O^

Any more spirit sightings?

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/09/i-see-dead-people.html

Melissa — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:48:00 -0000

Spooky!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/09/hooray-and-gosh-darn-it.html

Melissa — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:35:00 -0000

Hooray for moving, even if it is much sooner than expected!!!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/07/summertime.html

Melissa — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:13:00 -0000

awesome pictures

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2009/02/snapshot.html

Melissa — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:54:00 -0000

Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Oh.my.gosh.how.cute!!!!

Really random question - how do you get the bow to stay on her head?

(Only child with no babies of my own, just curious)

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2009/01/jersey-girl.html

Melissa — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:36:00 -0000

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/12/grandma-was-on-to-something.html

Melissa — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:40:00 -0000

I know that book and I LOVE it!!!

I think there is a similar one, but with teddy bears - for the PETA folks. *wink*

I look forward to reading to my own kids some day...or any kids really!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/12/smile.html

Melissa — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:35:00 -0000

I'm sure she is dreaming of sugar plum fairies. ^o^

Such a precious child, she looks like a doll!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/12/o-christmas-tree.html

Melissa — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:38:00 -0000

I love your tree topper!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/11/ping-pong.html

Melissa — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:46:00 -0000

Good luck with your move!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/11/who-would-have-thought.html

Melissa — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:37:00 -0000

The little pink headband is causing me to make all shorts of strange coo-ing, squeaking and awwing noises. TOO CUTE!!!!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/11/guess-what.html

Melissa — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:07:00 -0000

Ooo so exciting!!!

BTW - you look FANTASTIC!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/10/baby-was-born-yesterday-at-225pm-mrs-ss.html

Melissa — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:40:00 -0000

Congratulations and lots of warm and fuzzy thoughts from England!!!

May I ask what her name is?

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/09/i-see-dead-people.html

Melissa — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:20:00 -0000

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/09/i-see-dead-people.html

Melissa — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:48:00 -0000

Spooky!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/09/hooray-and-gosh-darn-it.html

Melissa — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:35:00 -0000

Hooray for moving, even if it is much sooner than expected!!!

Re: http://married2military.blogspot.com/2008/07/summertime.html

Melissa — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:13:00 -0000

awesome pictures

Re: http://mikalatos.blogspot.com/2009/06/smart-aleck-hollywood-movie-stars.html

Melissa — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:04:46 -0000

smart kids you have matt! :-)

Re: http://mikalatos.blogspot.com/2009/06/rhett-and-link-vs-taco-bell.html

Melissa — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:18:24 -0000

fantastic! thanks Matt!

Re: http://mikalatos.blogspot.com/2008/11/yet-another-winner.html

Melissa — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:22:00 -0000

:-) here in Germany some call it Halloween, some call it Reformation day.. but everyone calls it All Souls Day.. then the 1st of November is All Saints Day.

All stores are closed on All Souls Day and All Saints Day... guess the souls and saints don't need to purchase bread.

Re: http://mikalatos.blogspot.com/2008/08/if-i-had-secret-blog.html

Melissa — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:46:00 -0000

is there a point to having a secret blog? wouldn't that be like a personal journal that you hide from everyone and have a friend promise to burn upon your death?

Re: http://mikalatos.blogspot.com/2008/07/louis-vs-orange-army.html

Melissa — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:43:00 -0000

That was the best laugh I have had so far today! Matt... thank you for using your God-given talent of story telling to amuse and confuse and delight us all! :-)

and here I am in Germany... the Germans would not understand the humor of the story as I do... sigh...

Re: http://mikalatos.blogspot.com/2008/04/and-now-for-something-completely.html

Melissa — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:51:00 -0000

Matt, I love that your blog is high energy, has lots of variety, is kind of random, then again not so random, insights into life as you know it, insights into the minds of children...sometimes without explanation as to if that is the mind of A, Z or M... Sometimes really deep on the Spiritual side. Always could be under the title "deep thoughts"... moments to laugh out loud, moments to ponder. yeah. I thoroughly enjoy your blog!

Re: http://mikalatos.blogspot.com/2008/04/concerning-skulls.html

Melissa — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:27:00 -0000

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction... random band in the UK has that name... careful

:-)

Re: http://mikalatos.blogspot.com/2008/04/concerning-books-and-travel.html

Melissa — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:22:00 -0000

hmmm... I have to find a happy medium... I either pack too many books, or too few books. and lately I am realizing that some of the books I want to pack are still in boxes in the Great Northwest... not on my shelves here in Europe. Sigh.

Re: http://mikalatos.blogspot.com/2008/02/some-airport-ideals-that-we-should.html

Melissa — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:28:00 -0000

no matter where I travel.. I have found no better airport than PDX... for most of the reasons you wrote about.. especially the free internet and shops that open at 6am and the live music and... :-) I wish it was a n airport that I had layovers at instead of leaving and going from. :-) as always.. enjoying your bloggings

Re: http://mikalatos.blogspot.com/2007/09/its-not-you-its-me.html

Melissa — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:43:00 -0000

yep... it must be you... I seem to gather strange men stories myself... especially at airports and on planes...

Re: http://barrmania.blogspot.com/2009/08/new-guess-birthdate-contest.html

Melissa — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:14:23 -0000

I am guessing Sept 1st at 7pm. Hope he comes sooner for you, though!

Re: http://www.unknownmami.com/2009/10/top-10-things.html

Melissa — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:57:48 -0000

That is hilarious!!! I think this is one of my favorite posts you have written. Bravo Mami!

Re: http://www.unknownmami.com/2009/09/what-does-marriage-mean-to-you.html

Melissa — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:05:12 -0000

Marriage is the phrase 'this to shall pass' personified (i'm positive that's not the right word, but I'm too lazy to go find it)

The good times, the bad times, the anger, the happiness, the rich, the poor, the down, the up, the smiles, the tears- it all passes. And then all you have left is each other.

Marriage is loving your spouse regardless of the current circumstance, because that too shall pass.

Re: http://www.unknownmami.com/2009/08/gentle-reminder.html

Melissa — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:53:23 -0000

So how strict are you on the actual 'city' part of it? I don't really go anywhere on Sunday's, but I can post about how I spend every Sunday.

Re: http://www.unknownmami.com/2009/07/cheeks.html

Melissa — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:38:08 -0000

yea i had quite a few moments like that. Very funny!

Re: http://www.unknownmami.com/2009/07/fragmented-fridays_24.html

Melissa — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:08:59 -0000

That is awesome about the hundred dollar bill. Definitely going to have to remember that one. :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Re: http://www.unknownmami.com/2009/07/wish-me-luck-please.html

Melissa — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:52:32 -0000

Good Luck!!! I'll be sending lots of good thoughts for you out into the universe! I hope you'll let us know if you get it and when we may be able to see it!

And if you don't get it this time, may it lead to something even better! How awesome. So excited for you!

Re: http://www.unknownmami.com/2009/07/lets-play-part-ii.html

Melissa — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:34:24 -0000

Sorry that is incorrect. Unfortunately, and creepily, #3 is true. It's happened 7 or 8 times since I was 18. #4 is a lie.

Re: http://www.unknownmami.com/2009/07/fragmented-fridays_14.html

Melissa — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:19:50 -0000

Hahaha, that is one sexy bag :) That pizza looks delicious. Have a good weekend :)

Re: http://www.unknownmami.com/2009/07/me-me-meme.html

Melissa — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:51:54 -0000

Whos your mommy? Haha. You are too funny, stop it. You're starting to overshadow me lol OBVISOUSLY KIDDING.

Which willy wonka version is your favorite? I hope you say Johnny Depp. Oh BTW, I'm putting up your award you gave me like years ago soon.. you know for being a good friend. And no, me taking so long is not cause for you to take it back!

Nice work on the first SITS girl today! U rock!

Re: http://www.unknownmami.com/2009/07/lets-play.html

Melissa — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:36:18 -0000

well I'm hoping the gary coleman stalker is a lie, def creepy.
1. There's a city named after my family in New York
2. My uncle owns Forest Lawn Cemeteries(where MJ is currently hanging out)
3. Each time I have had a panic attack, someone I am close to has died the next day.
4. My husband made it to the final table of the 2007 World Series Of Poker

Re: http://www.unknownmami.com/2009/07/fragmented-fridays.html

Melissa — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:39:09 -0000

she's choppin broccoli.... it's good. but it's not lunch lady land. Yea, I said it.

And sorry about the poop on your pants:(

Re: http://www.unknownmami.com/2009/07/dwell-magazine-1-year-subscription.html

Melissa — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:48:19 -0000

Well my soon to be BIL is an architect, so I'm in! We'll have something other than alcohol and making fun of my sis to bond over now :)

P.S Love the new design!

Re: http://www.unknownmami.com/2009/07/party-pooper.html

Melissa — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:50:24 -0000

I'm totally lame to. My family was never huge into celebrations and unfortuantley I'm passing that torch onto my kids. But they're kids keep putting it out, which is awesome.
Here's to having a good time every other day. And anyone who brings home a weirdo burt reynolds look alike with their husband is not lame!

Re: http://www.unknownmami.com/2009/07/going-for-broke.html

Melissa — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:50:33 -0000

Lol, that is hilarious. You have the rejected Village people member in your house :) Where the heck do you even find something like that? lol

P.S... a little disappointed/relieved there was no random 70's porn style monage story

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

Melissa — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:51:48 -0000

Faking Authenticity...I'm jumping on the bandwagon for that one. Describes 95% of the poker players I know lol (and maybe 75% of the moms in my neighborhood)

Re: http://www.unknownmami.com/2009/06/few-answers.html

Melissa — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:25:08 -0000

I really like that painting too! I love learning more about ya!
And now I'm stealing your butt-on or in your case boob-on lol ;)

Re: http://figandsage.blogspot.com/2008/12/introducing-amala-beauty-luxuriously.html

Melissa — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:42:00 -0000

I would really like to try the detoxifying body cleanse, and if I win, I want to keep the kit please..... thanks for a great contest!!

Re: http://www.mylifeinblog.com/2009/07/birthday-with-no-whiskers.html

Melissa — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:21:56 -0000

Awww, happy b-day to your hubby. I agree! I hate when my hubby shaves off his scruff. He's got such a baby face than!

Visiting from SITS

Re: http://www.thebearbunch.com/2009/08/review-and-giveaway-carolina-pad.html

Melissa — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:10:31 -0000

I follow Carolina Pad on Twitter.

Re: http://www.thebearbunch.com/2009/08/review-and-giveaway-carolina-pad.html

Melissa — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:10:15 -0000

I would choose the Sasquatch collection because my son would prefer that one!

Re: http://www.thebearbunch.com/2009/07/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay.html

Melissa — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:11:34 -0000

Good for you, staying home! Being with family on a beautiful weekend....NOTHING is better than that ;)