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2011-08-01T08:51:00.001-06:00

Just had to share this...

Redistributing the Wealth

2011-03-18T10:27:00.000-06:00

I follow the RSS feed for Dave Ramsay's Radio Show (blog). I don't listen to every post, only the ones that are interesting to me. Today, I saw one that was about the concept of wealth redistribution and decided to see what Dave had to say on this. He entitled the post, "This Isn't a Fixed Pie." I couldn't agree more. I had simply never heard it said that way before. Now, before I begin to

New Church

2011-03-14T08:59:00.001-06:00

So I’m pretty sure we’ve found our new church home. The first place we tried seems just about perfect for us—unheard of. Other times we’ve shopped for churches it has taken months (or years) to find anything, so I was fully prepared for a long, and at times disappointing, search. I’m thinking this must be a God thing. I’m also thinking I should not be surprised. The new place is pretty amazing

Which way should it go?

2011-02-24T16:07:00.000-06:00

I write likeDavid Foster WallaceI Write Like by Mémoires, Mac journal software. Analyze your writing! I write likeH. P. LovecraftI Write Like by Mémoires, Mac journal software. Analyze your writing! I write likeCory DoctorowI Write

Say it isn't so!

2010-06-19T10:10:00.001-06:00

I actually agree with a feminazi feminist?? Well, the first shirt discussed in the above article doesn't bother me at all. I don't 100% agree with its message, but I don't think it's worth protesting over. But the second? In our culture today, that's a dangerous message. Eating disorders are an epidemic, and there are more kids in American high schools who have body image issues than don't

Fan-Fic?

2010-05-08T12:44:00.001-06:00

Ok, taking a break from the design talk this week -- I have something else on my mind and would rather write about it, and so I shall. I will get back to the design stuff. Soon, I hope. This morning I have been privy to an interesting conversation going on about fan-fic. As someone who is very interested in writing, in fiction, and in copyright law, I'm intrigued. I had never actually

Background image

2010-04-30T19:43:00.001-06:00

I promised I'd share how I accomplished my redesign, and I've been thinking about how to go about it. The best way I could come up with is to just go step by step and show you each item and how it was done. For me, design is so often all about color. More often than not I start with a color palette and work my way from there. I shared ColourLovers with you earlier this month, and that's where I

Redesign!

2010-04-25T22:23:00.000-06:00

Well the redesign took a little longer to implement than I thought it would, so I'll have to share all the goodies of how it was done soon. For now, let me know what you think in the comments!

Hmm... been awhile.

2010-04-09T16:57:00.001-06:00

So, I've been away for a bit. Again. What's new, right? Well, I'll tell you. That's what this whole blog thing is supposed to be about, right? I've been doing a lot of design-type stuff at work. Ok, my version of design stuff is severely elementary, but I really enjoy it and I'm learning as I go. Baby steps. Apparently my boss likes that I enjoy it, because the company is paying for me to take

Water for Christmas

2009-12-19T11:53:00.004-06:00

Did you know that disease related to unclean drinking water is the second biggest killer of children worldwide? In fact it kills about 1.8 million kids every year. That's 5,000 a day. That's too many.Providing clean drinking water to the world is a daunting task. No one would claim it is not. It would cost about $10 billion to make clean water available to everyone. I don't know about you,

Sometimes they just get it wrong.

2009-12-04T20:46:00.002-06:00

Two posts in one week??? What is this world coming to???Usually, I love the Onion. They're hilarious.Unfortunately, all too often, they've had a sample of the liberal kool-aid, as in the example at the left.Because obviously Kirk Cameron is the best spokesperson for the Intelligent Design movement.Clearly we don't have any top scientists who would dare to believe in something as out-dated as

What I did last Sunday

2009-12-03T19:52:00.000-06:00

My blog friends probably don't know (because I've been terribly neglecting all of you!) that the Moose and I have recently become involved with a new church. When I say new, I don't mean new to us. I mean our church has only existed for about eight weeks. This brand spanking new church is called Vintage and follows the motto: "Learn to live, live to serve." We lived this out last weekend, and

Ralph Lauren vs. Blogosphere

2009-10-07T07:43:00.000-06:00

I'm a big fan of a little website called Photoshop Disasters. (If you're not familiar, go have a peek -- but be forewarned, it may make whatever beverage you're drinking come out of your nose.) Last month sometime they featured this ad from Ralph Lauren. Clearly a disaster if ever there was one. Does anyone actually believe that's really what the model looks like?!? Boing Boing picked up on

You Just Can't Make This Stuff Up

2009-09-29T16:11:00.000-06:00

Apparently, a cross in the Mojave Desert built to honor fallen soldiers of WWI is at the center of the ACLU's latest attack on common sense. They want it removed. Because it "has been judged to be an unconstitutional display of government favoritism of one religion over another." I had to check the URL to make sure I hadn't stumbled onto an Onion post unawares... nope. This is from the

My Day Without Cats

2009-09-09T19:17:00.000-06:00

Normally, for an event like this I'd do a bit more. I have house guests this week. So, I'm just going to post my dogs' yearbook photos. From obedience school of course! (Ok, maybe they're just from this website... lol) Masha, class of 1950 Jared, Class of 1968 Donovan, Class of 1972 Vali, Class of 1962

A Day Without Cats

2009-09-04T07:03:00.000-06:00

I Has a Hotdog is sponsoring "A Day Without Cats" on 9/9/09. While everyday around here is a day without cats, I thought I might pass on this info for all the other dog lovers out there who would like to give their canine companions a day in the spotlight. Enjoy!

Caliente!

2009-08-09T15:04:00.000-06:00

So I've posted about shirt sites a couple of times now and I figured it's about time I gave it a go... Here's my first design. Constructive criticism is always welcome. Please let me know what you think!

"The Secret" or The Bible

2009-07-24T13:42:00.000-06:00

Before I begin, I know what I'm about to say is controversial at best. I know it will ruffle more than a few feathers. If you want to argue with me in my comments section, you're welcome to do so provided you do it in a respectful and polite manner. I may even choose to respond. As always, all posts that are not respectful and polite will be deleted. This post is addressing "The Secret"

Teextile

2009-07-14T20:29:00.001-06:00

I love goofy and/or artistic tees. I love browsing through the million and ten tee shirt sites out there. One problem though, they're usually just a bit on the expensive side. I mean, I donno about anyone else, but it'd have to be a pretty special shirt for me to shell out $25 plus shipping. Today, I found teextile.They have five shirts a week, designed by the teextile community. You can

The best part of blogging

2009-05-21T09:14:00.000-06:00

The best part of blogging, for me at least, is when it points me toward other folks who share my point of view. Had a comment yesterday from "Brad" of MyBibleDevotional.com. His latest post today is on the topic of grace and the simplicity of the true gospel message. Go take a peek!

The American Trinity

2009-05-20T06:55:00.000-06:00

I'm not what one might call a fan of Dennis Prager. I don't tend to listen to him, well, pretty much ever. But this idea he has of educating Americans about America, well that's something I'm all in for. I've long said that one of the big problems with our country is that most people don't know what it is that makes us so great, and so don't know how to protect that greatness. So, Prager is

C28

2009-04-23T15:20:00.003-06:00

Over to the right, in the "Support BunGirl: Shop at these sites!" section,there's a new banner today. It's for a great online Christian clothing and accessories shop called C28. I've long been a fan of the clothes they sell, so I figured it would be fun to join their street team! Here's a sampling of some of the great items you can buy there:

Ok, on three... "Awwwwww..."

2009-04-18T18:23:00.000-06:00

Stealing this from Jan at the Poodle and Dog Blog because it's just too cute NOT to share!

My Personality according to a facebook app...

2009-04-15T15:35:00.000-06:00

View Full MyPersonality.org Profile 050100 % Openness 75% Conscientiousness 56% Extraversion 19% Agreeableness 44% Neuroticism 63%

Glow ball fun!

2009-04-04T20:12:00.000-06:00

The Poodle (and Dog) Blog is one of my favorite reads. A while back, Jan wrote that she was hosting a contest by Two Knobby Tires to give away some incredibly cool glow-in-the-dark dog toys. A little while later, she announced that I was the winner! (and there was much rejoicing among the fur-kids!) Here's what Vali spent the evening doing: Apologies for the low quality, I was

Baby Faith

2009-03-27T18:26:00.001-06:00

Imagine being a 23-year-old, single woman, pregnant, and being told that your baby had no brain and no chance to live once she was no longer in your womb. Imagine doctors telling you should end the pregnancy now. Many women would do as the doctors suggested. Thankfully, this woman didn't. The baby she was told would only live a few moments once born is now a month old and doing quite well.

The I Love My Bad Dog Blog and My Own Bad Dog Story

2009-03-18T18:21:00.001-06:00

This was originally started as a response to this blog, which you simply MUST go read. It's a bit long for the comments section though. So here it is:Well, my bad dog is not quite as bad as Piney, but yeah, he's mine. For as long as I can possibly have him.Jared is one of our four dogs. He's a German Shepherd mix, mixed with what we're not sure, but there's probably some boxer and some hound

Bunny Treasury!

2009-02-19T10:31:00.002-06:00

Check out this amazing collection compiled by AbbasGirl: (<-- click to see her shop!)Better hurry and take a peek though, treasuries don't last for long! This one will be gone tomorrow.

Etsy Texas Crafters are holding a First Monday sale!

2009-02-02T07:54:00.007-06:00

Here's what's going on:BBBRRRRRR! It’s cold outside! Pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa with mini marshmallows and come shopping with the Etsy Texas Crafters Team for our monthly 1st Monday Sale. We have great prices that are sure to warm you up!With 72 ETC shops participating this month, there's something for everyone, including LOTS of great deals! But don’t dawdle . . . these sales and special

Matic Studio Etsy Sale

2009-01-30T09:59:00.033-06:00

Right now MaticStudio is having a great sale on her wonderful winter gear. Stop by and check out her handmade scarves, hats etc and save a bundle on cold-weather treasures like these: Lavender/ White Vine Scarf was $25 marked down to $20CUSTOM Whoville Hat marked down to just $18 and you can pick your own favorite colors and fibers!Chunky Eco Purse was $20 now down to $15She's also got

Helen's Harvest Etsy Shop

2009-01-29T10:09:00.018-06:00

From the whimsical to the wonderful, Helen's Harvest sells fantastic hand-made lampwork beads and beaded items. You won't believe the selection she has -- and each and every piece is truly a work of art!

Etsy Chinese New Year Challenge

2009-01-26T09:10:00.000-06:00

TeamEtsyTX does a crafters' challenge on the fourth Monday of each month. This month's theme is Chinese New Year. Here's the official announcement: Since the 4th Monday of this month falls on the Chinese New Year, this month's Design Challenge theme was Celebrate the Chinese New Year!! This year is the year of the Ox, so entries must have something to do with Chinese New Year, Ox, Lantern

WindTwirler's Etsy Shop

2009-01-22T11:47:00.000-06:00

Ok, so the first Etsy shop I'm featuring is WindTwirler's. WindTwirler is a member of TeamEtsyTX. Her shop features some really unique origami jewelry. I've never seen anything quite like it and I am totally blown away! Really gorgeous pieces, and of course all hand made. Quite affordable too -- the above earrings go for $8. So go check it out!

More about Etsy!!!

2009-01-21T11:34:00.001-06:00

So I've been trying to get a bit more active in the Etsy community, and I've found not one, not two, but three fabulous teams full of great people to network with! The first I joined was TeamCAC (Christian Artists and Crafters) which seems to be full of great people, although not terribly active. I should probably take some initiative and talk a bit on the forums, but I'm far better at replying

BunGirl's Creations

2009-01-02T09:02:00.000-06:00

I'm always looking for ways to make a quick buck or two on the internet, and I've long been a fan of Etsy.com, so I suppose it's only natural that I would eventually open a shop there. For Christmas I got a gift card to Michaels which I used to buy some jewelry supplies. Years back I did a lot of beading and had a ton of stuff for it, but that's long since been lost. So I'm starting fresh.

A blog for those who think all PitBulls should be banned.

2008-12-22T10:22:00.000-06:00

Found this blog through a link on a friend's blog. BAD RAP Blog is the blog home of "Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pitbulls". These guys have a lot to say about the breed that so many Americans hate and fear. The blog contains news on rescue operations, adorable pictures and videos of well-cared-for pits and their friends and families, and all kinds of info for those who just don't know

A bit of Christmas Cheer...

2008-12-17T09:03:00.001-06:00

Sophie trimming the tree I had to doctor Masha's picture because her fur picked up the yellow from the floor and looked all golden. She's smiling though -- really! Vali does NOT like the tree -- this is as close as he would pose with it!

I <3 WebComics

2008-12-09T11:09:00.002-06:00

Ok, so as I started to say yesterday, now and then the internet is a good place. Or at least directs me to a good link.Many of you may have noticed the Project Wonderful ad display over there on the right. Sometimes the folks who apply for ads here have really crappy blogs or sites and I don't even give them a second look. I do approve most of them though. Other times something pops up that

Life, the universe and everything.

2008-12-08T10:23:00.000-06:00

Every now and then the web hands me a gift. Something I'm not expecting that practically jumps into my lap and makes me glad to be a part of this crazy thing called the blogosphere all over again. Lemme back up a bit. I've always enjoyed having a blog. Even when I don't really maintain it well, I've always liked being part of a larger community. I know my readership is small at best and

a good thing just got better

2008-11-20T12:55:00.000-06:00

Gmail, the world's best free web-based email, now has themes! Similar to the way you can customize your iGoogle site, you can now customize the look and feel of your gmail account. There are several color palettes to chose from as well as things like nature scenes and cartoonish characters. If you have a gmail account, just click on options (top right) and then themes to chose one. If you

Ok, so I'm completely geeking out today...

2008-11-18T11:49:00.000-06:00

It's my birthday. Humor me. Hat tip to nazham.com

Job Hunting...

2008-11-14T09:24:00.000-06:00

Well, I said I'd start posting more often and I pretty well meant it, so here goes. Lately I've been looking for a job. I don't need anything fancy, but something that will bring in some extra cash while allowing me to be home evenings and weekends would be suitable. Problem is, right now it seems that very few companies are hiring. I could always do retail, but that would be seasonal work

I really should update more often...

2008-11-13T08:14:00.000-06:00

Quite a pleasant email I got this morning. Blogged has rated this site! Not only that, but I got a somewhat positive review even though one of the judging criteria was frequency of updates (which I've clearly fallen behind on lately). 7.8 of 10... not too bad -- I'll take it! Imagine what it would have been had I continued to post regularly. Ah well, can't change the past. Maybe it'll

Had to share this.

2008-10-03T19:30:00.000-06:00

Please watch it to the end, and by all means research the claims for yourself and see if they're true! Hat tip to Andy from Political Friends.

Squirrels!

2008-09-25T10:35:00.001-06:00

Many of you have probably been closely following the relief efforts going on along the gulf coast in the wake of Hurricane Ike. If so, you may have heard about the wildlife who have also been affected by this great natural disaster. WildRescue has been charged with the care and feeding of more than 100 baby squirrels who have been transported up here by the caring folks down in the Houston area

Andy's Goin to Kazzyland!

2008-08-18T20:55:00.001-06:00

A good friend of ours is about to launch his international missions ministry, and he could use your help! Andy is going to Kazakhstan, with the backing of East-West Ministries to begin a Celebrate Recovery ministry there. Celebrate Recovery is basically a broader, Christ-centered version of AA, dealing with a wide range of addictions and habits. Right now there isn't a program over there to

Musical Mondays: Happiness

2008-08-18T08:24:00.000-06:00

August is "Happiness Happens Month" so this week's theme is Happiness. Sounds like time for another TFK song to me! Song and lyrics all in one neat package: Pandora's take: Rawkfist by Thousand Foot Krutch (<3) Faith That Breathes (Break Me) by By The Tree We're All Going To Die by Blindside A Love So Deep by Mumsdollar Fire At Will by Jonah 33 As always please add your link below ONLY IF

Friday Quizzes by BlogThings (again!)

2008-08-15T12:21:00.000-06:00

What Your Ideal Wedding Dress Says About You Your Personal Style: Classic and elegant. You prefer to make a statement with a few quality pieces. Your Ideal Wedding: Traditional and formal, but not tacky. You think the most beautiful weddings are understated. Your Philosophy on Marriage: It's a serious commitment, and the couple entering it should be ready to work for their

Musical Mondays: Dog

2008-08-11T07:40:00.000-06:00

The Dog Days of Summer are upon us and this week Musical Mondays is going to the dogs. There are more "dog" songs out there than most people would realize, and the one I've chosen is probably my favorite of them all. I am not really a fan of Sting, but the album "Brand New Day" is wonderful. I love the international and eclectic feel of it; the variety of styles and themes. This particular

A few random quizzes...

2008-08-08T09:58:00.001-06:00

You Are a Cherry Flavored Popsicle You are sweet and friendly. For you, summer is all about doing your favorite things. You are a nostalgic person. You love old fashioned things like ice cream trucks. You savor everything. Every taste of summer, the feeling of the sun, the smell of the beach... Of all the types, you love summer the most. What Flavor Popsicle Are You? You

Musical Mondays: Heat

2008-08-04T10:03:00.000-06:00

This week's theme is "heat" so I've chosen "Now That You're On Fire" by MXPX, cause what's hotter than fire, right? I happened to come across this cool acoustic version of the song on YouTube, so that's the one I'm posting. The radio version (which I am more familiar with) is much more rocking than this (as he mentions in the song) but this version is also kinda neat. MXPX is one of those

The Best Thing About Me

2008-08-01T11:01:00.000-06:00

Your result for The Best Thing About You Test... HonestyHonesty is your greatest virtue. Honesty is the human quality of communicating and acting truthfully. This includes listening, and any action in the human repertoire — as well as speaking. And you? You cannot tell a lie. Both loved ones and strangers should trust you, because you won't (1) lie, (2) lie via omission, or (3) sit there and

Musical Mondays: Freedom

2008-07-28T07:31:00.000-06:00

This week the theme for Musical Monday is "freedom." I've chosen "Free to Conquer" by subseven. Here ya go: Lyrics: Kill the "you" that holds you back now Just throw up - Just grow up Let the blood flow on the ground now Just throw up - Just grow up Spit it out and breathe the air now Just throw up - Just grow up It's up to you to make the choice now Just throw up - Just grow up And

Another Blogthings Friday...

2008-07-25T11:54:00.000-06:00

You Have a Fairly Strong WillpowerTemptation doesn't get the better of you all that often.If you set your mind on a goal, you'll do your best to achieve it.And while you don't have a perfect record with willpower, you do okay.If you fall off the wagon with something, you're usually not off the wagon for long.Is Your Willpower Strong?What Your Sunglasses Say About YouYou are down to earth, stable,

Friday Quizzes: Blogthings again!

2008-07-18T11:59:00.000-06:00

What can I say? I love this site! You Are a Citizen of the World Whenever possible, you try to pay attention to what's going on in the world. You are truly interested in all people and countries, no matter how far away from you they are. You try to learn, travel, and understand. Being a part of the whole world is important to you, and you're always working to be more internationally

Musical Mondays: Beach

2008-07-15T11:03:00.001-06:00

Sorry for the late post this week! This week's theme is "beach" and my first thought of course was the Beach Boys, but since I just used them a couple of weeks ago, I decided to go with something else. Now then, those of you who know me know that I don't drink, so for me to pick a tune that's basically about alcohol is a bit out of character. My defense is that I loved "Margaritaville" long

Musical Mondays: USA

2008-07-07T07:53:00.000-06:00

This week's theme is USA and I decided to go with a song that discusses freedom. Of course, the freedom talked about in this song is not the freedom granted by any nation or government, but rather the freedom of life in Jesus Christ. So here, for your enjoyment, is Skillet's "Live Free or Let Me Die" (complete with lyrics, thanks to youtube!). Here's Pandora's take: (again, based on

Friday Quizzes: How Anti-Social Are You?

2008-07-04T10:32:00.000-06:00

Borrowed this one from Mr. President... Your result for How anti-social are you?... Anti-Social You're definitely exhibiting strong anti-social behaviors. You probably have 2-3 very good friends and enjoy your alone time. Vintage records and fine scotch are some of the better qualities, heavy leaning towards nerd territory and virgin-dom are the worst. Take How anti-social are you? at

Musical Mondays: Canada

2008-06-30T08:43:00.000-06:00

In honor of Canada Day (tomorrow) the theme this week is Canada. What better song to honor the country to the north than Five Iron Frenzy's "Oh Canada"? Enjoy: Lyrics: Welcome to Canada, it's the Maple Leaf State. Canada, oh Canada it's great! The people are nice and they speak French too. If you don't like it, man, you sniff glue. The Great White North, their kilts are plaid, Hosers

Musical Mondays: Summer

2008-06-23T09:12:00.003-06:00

This week the theme is Summer, and I can think of no music that fits better than that of the Beach Boys. Summer never officially started for me until we popped the Beach Boys casette into the car radio and rolled the windows down. Picking a single song from their repertoire would be impossible though, so I found on YouTube a medley with a lot of their greatest hits rolled together into one

Musical Mondays: Dad

2008-06-16T08:34:00.002-06:00

This week the theme is "Dad" in honor of Father's Day. It's no secret to most who know me that while my Dad was alive, we never got along. Just one of the many things that we didn't see eye to eye on was music -- he being a devoted country music fan, and me being into just about every style but country. Still, when I was too young to know much of anything about music, I listened to his radio

Friday Quizzes courtesy of BlogThings!

2008-05-30T15:10:00.002-06:00

What Your Taste in Music Says About YouYour musical tastes are intense and rebellious.You are intelligent... but in a very unconventional way.You are curious about the world. You love doing something new.In fact, you enjoy taking risks and doing things most people would shy away from.You are very physical. It's likely that you're athletic, but not into team sports.You have the soul of an artist.

Musical Mondays: Remembering

2008-05-26T10:05:00.004-06:00

Since today is Memorial Day, the Musical Monday theme of the week is remembering. Personally, I don't know any of our nation's fallen, so I can't really pay tribute to them individually. The song I chose may not seem to fit the Memorial Day theme perfectly, because it doesn't talk about fallen war heroes or the costs of war. It is a bit more hopeful than that. It talks about two men, on

dNeero Survey: Customer Service or Customer No Service - Part 4

2008-05-20T08:56:00.000-06:00

Musical Mondays: Colors

2008-05-19T09:07:00.004-06:00

This week the theme is Colors, so I chose a song from one of my all-time favorite Broadway shows, Les Miserables. Yes, I like Broadway. A lot actually. Anyway, the song is called Red and Black. For those unfamiliar, Les Miserables is the story of several intertwining lives set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. In this scene, the students are in a cafe planning their attack on

Mabinogi G2 is out!

2008-05-15T21:59:00.001-06:00

Musical Mondays: Mom

2008-05-12T06:40:00.004-06:00

This week the theme is Mom, so of course, I wanted to pick a song that my Mom would like. A few months back, I introduced her to Pandora radio and she created her own station. She started out with the duo Ferrante & Teicher, and added in other tunes as she liked, to come out with a station that is uniquely hers. So, I picked out the first song that came up on that station as my Musical Monday:

Friday Quizzes: Blogthings!

2008-05-09T13:11:00.001-06:00

What Your City Walk MeansYou are thoughtful and contemplative. You enjoy spending time alone with your thoughts. You are very introverted. You generally prefer quiet time by yourself to most social interactions. Money is fairly important to you. You aren't super greedy, but you enjoy spending money on yourself. You enjoy the world around you, and you thrive on new environments. You can be

dNeero Survey: Identity -- You

2008-05-06T15:26:00.000-06:00

Musical Mondays: Flowers

2008-05-05T11:29:00.002-06:00

This week's theme is flowers, and there's a song I've been really into lately that just fits perfectly. The first couple of times I heard "Rescue" by Seabird, I didn't like it at all. But the more I listened, the more I really got to like the song. Perhaps it's an acquired taste. I just love the visual imagery in this one, and the tune is one of those that you can happily hum all day and not

WooooHoooooo!

2008-05-02T18:54:00.002-06:00

Created by OnePlusYouThanks to Princess Jami for the link! Also:Created by OnePlusYouSee! Fun for the whole family here at BunGirl HQ.

Musical Mondays: Springtime

2008-04-28T11:27:00.002-06:00

This week's theme is springtime. Any song that makes you think of spring would work, or of course you can always choose to do your own thing and not stick to the theme. As the Disney-lover that I am, many of the classical musical pieces used in Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 will always be associated in my mind with the animations used in those films. In particular, Igor Stravinsky's Firebird

Musical Mondays: Earth Day

2008-04-21T07:08:00.003-06:00

For this week's "Earth Day" theme, I've chosen "God of Wonders". I think that as important as it is for us to take care of this planet on which we live, equally important is it to remember Who entrusted us with it in the first place. Often we hear from conservationists that "we did not inherit the world from our parents, we borrowed it from our children." While that's a good thought, it's not

Expelled: Well Worth the Ticket Price.

2008-04-20T21:29:00.004-06:00

I posted a week or so ago about wanting to go the movie Expelled, and I just wanted to follow up. I did, in fact, see it. Following are my thoughts on it.Yesterday the grump and I ventured into a movie theater for the first time in 2008. Most of what Hollywood has to offer these days is boring, predictable and useless, so I don't generally bother paying for tickets to see it. I'll wait for

dNeero Survey: Social Influence

2008-04-16T10:45:00.002-06:00

I'm a big fan of word-of-mouth recommendations. I love to try out new things. I'm always telling people about new stuff that I've found, and I value the opinions of other people I know much more highly than that of critics or advertisements. If someone has similar taste to mine, I figure I'm probably going to like the same things they do. Critics are usually way off base comparitively. The

Haagen-Dazs loves Honey Bees (and BunGirl LOVES Haagen-Dazs!)

2008-04-15T08:37:00.000-06:00

Now here's a cause that I can get bee-hind! Right now the honeybee population in America is down by over 25%. This is a huge issue when you look at the impact honeybees have on their surrounding environment. We rely on them for so much more than just honey. Honeybees are responsible for the pollination of more than 100 different crops, and over 80% of the overall pollination in this country.

Musical Mondays: Money

2008-04-14T07:29:00.003-06:00

This week the theme is money (tax day!) so I chose a song that deals with the concept of materialism in our pop culture. Supafly by Thousand Foot Krutch:Here's the lyrics:We smashing,Thousand be the head of the class 'n'Rollin thru ya party with the stereo blastin' we creepin'It's bin' seven since last weekend,Everybody in the club freekin'And in the corner, I can see ya standin' there,Black

Friday Quiz: Ok, it's really a Meme...

2008-04-11T09:11:00.003-06:00

The Name Game (stolen from Princess Jami)1. Your rock star name (first pet, current car): Goldie Liberty2. Your gangsta name (fave ice cream flavour, favourite type of shoe): Mint Chip Sketchers (we must be gangsta sisters Jami!)3. Your Native American name (favourite colour, favourite animal): Blue Bunny (incidentally, they make really good ice cream)4. Your soap opera name (middle name, city

Expelled

2008-04-10T08:55:00.000-06:00

If you have any interest whatsoever in the debate between Creation and Evolution, or if you have any interest in intellectual honesty being allowed in scientific circles, this is the movie for you.Check out this link for more information.

dNeero Survey: It's In the Cards

2008-04-08T08:35:00.002-06:00

It should be no surprise to anyone who knows me that I love to play online card games. Probably my favorite is Club Pogo's Canasta, but you have to be a member to play, and I let that membership run out quite some time ago. Still, there are several free card games on that site as well, and the quality on most of them is top-notch. So if you're ever playing on Pogo, and you run across a member

Musical Mondays: Rain

2008-04-07T07:48:00.002-06:00

This week the theme for Musical Monday is "Rain" so I've chosen "Rain Down" from Delirious?. So, here's the song (with lyrics!):And here's what Pandora has to add:No Heart Beats by IonaEverlasting God by Lincoln BrewsterEnd of My Rope by Seven Day JesusGive You Everything by Phat ChanceTurn by NewsboysNow it's your turn! Pick a rain song (or choose your own theme) and post it on your blog, then

Sunday Seven #136

2008-04-06T08:42:00.001-06:00

This week's Sunday Seven:Choose your seven favorite quotations from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Here's my list:"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.""If we are to go forward, we must go back and rediscover those precious values - that all reality hinges on moral foundations and that all reality has spiritual control

Friday Quiz: How I'm Going To Die

2008-04-04T08:28:00.000-06:00

Death through freak supernatural incidentYou are going to die in a freak vampire/werewolf incident. I would start carrying garlic and silver bullets if I were you. There is something weird about your demeanor, and evil is attracted to you. Plus you may be a little attracted to evil too.Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com

CRISIS AT COTTONTAIL CENTRAL

2008-04-03T06:35:00.002-06:00

(Cross-posting this from my WildRescue blog because the word needs to get out there!)Boxes line the countertop. Scratching noises can be heard from within. Another day, another group of 30 baby cottontails wait for a human to pick them up and give them nourishment – and life. It’s a different day at Cottontail Central because the doors must close on any more incoming wildlife UNLESS MORE PEOPLE

dNeero Survey: Spring Awakening

2008-04-01T14:53:00.001-06:00

Musical Mondays: Wind

2008-03-31T12:41:00.002-06:00

When choosing a theme for this week, I decided to go with something that was representative of the month of March, since this is the last day of the month. The first thing that naturally came to mind was wind, so I went with it. While that might not sound like a musical theme, there are plenty of songs out there that either mention or are about wind of one sort or another, so I figure there's

Bad BunGirl! No cookie!

2008-03-30T09:31:00.002-06:00

I know, I know, I've been a baaaaad blogger. I have a lot of catching up to do. I was laid off last week, and I've kinda taken the week off from everything. Well, almost everything. Anyway, expect to see a bunch of backdated posts coming up here really soon.

Friday Quiz: Walk

2008-03-28T09:33:00.000-06:00

Your walk is:Pimp/Thug StylesTake this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com

Musical Mondays: Easter

2008-03-24T16:24:00.003-06:00

Well, the song I wanted to use for this Easter edition of Musical Mondays was "The Cross" by Kevin Max (with help from his DC Talk pals), but that's out because I can't even find the lyrics online, much less the song itself. At any rate, if you get a chance to hear that song, give it a listen. It's quite good.So, second place it is. This one is no less powerful, in fact possibly more so due to

Sunday Seven #134

2008-03-23T17:02:00.000-06:00

Here's this week's challenge:Ever counted how many ice cream flavors there are out there? It’s amazing. There is just about every conceivable variety already invented, yet they keep coming up with more flavor options. This week, you’re the ice cream chef. You get a counter full of seven ingredients to experiment with, and as much vanilla ice cream as a base as you’d like so that you can create

Just Say NO to Easter Bunnies!

2008-03-22T18:01:00.000-06:00

10 Reasons NOT to Buy a Rabbit for Easter1. Baby rabbits are fragile mammals that are usually taken away from their mothers before they are fully weaned. Once placed in a pet store or feed mill environment (usually at the age of 3-4 weeks!), they become stressed, sick and can die. Their immune systems are not fully developed until they are six weeks of age.2. Rabbits mature sexually as early as

Friday Quizzes: Chocolate

2008-03-21T19:55:00.004-06:00

THE CHOCOLATE EXPLORER You’re a free-spirited adventurer, who loves life and constantly seeks out new, exciting experiences. You make your own rules, question authority, and stand by your convictions. You’re curious and restless. You love a good story and

Trivia

2008-03-19T07:43:00.000-06:00

This was just so silly I had to do it. Hat tip to Princess Jami.Ten Top Trivia Tips about BunGirl! BunGirl invented the wheel in the fourth millennium BC!The pupil of an octopus's eye is shaped like BunGirl!Louisa May Alcott, author of 'Little BunGirl', hated BunGirl and only wrote the book at her publisher's request.The first toy product ever advertised on television was Mr BunGirl

dNeero Survey: Hamburgers and French Fries

2008-03-18T07:12:00.002-06:00

I probably eat a lot more fast food than I should. Funny thing is, a few years back, I wouldn't have eaten a burger if you paid me to -- I was not fond of beef to say the least. Now though, I can't get enough. My favorite is probably the Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe from Wendy's. It's not huge like a lot of burgers are (I still don't eat much of anything in quantities), it's loaded with toppings,

Musical Mondays: St. Patty's Day Edition

2008-03-17T07:38:00.002-06:00

Being that it's St. Patty's Day, I had to choose another Irish tune to share for Musical Mondays. I almost picked out a Chieftains song, but since I featured them just a few weeks ago, I figured I'd go with Danu this week.No lyrics on this one, it's just a really fun upbeat tune!Here's what Pandora spit out: Jack Coughlan's/Kilteery/Michele O'Sullivan's by Danu Jonny's Flush/The Boiling

Sunday Seven #133 -- Radio Formats

2008-03-16T07:17:00.002-06:00

Here's this week's list topic:Rank your seven favorite radio station formats.Christian Rock -- I listen almost exclusively to Power FM. If you think Christian Rock is an oxymoron, you should probably go check it out -- you have no idea what you're missing! In fact, if you listen to a lot of rock/punk/alternative etc. you probably already know some Christian artists... Bands like Flyleaf, POD,

Photo Hunt: I Spy

2008-03-15T07:05:00.002-06:00

Wow -- this is sooo late. Thank goodness for backdating!This week's theme is "I Spy." Group photos always remind me a little of an I Spy game, because you just can't take in the entire photo at once. You have to look through all of the details to be able to pick out your friends or people you know. This particular one was from the last night of our trip to Russia last year. Bonus points