Could it be??

Yesterday we played a little afternoon hooky. We wanted to visit the Milwaukee Public Museum and experience the Titanic Exhibit. I was really interested in the artifacts that were recovered. It was fascinating to not only see the artifacts themselves but also the footage and photos of how it was recovered. I tend to get involved with individual stories of the passengers, which made the experience a little emotional for me. I would recommend this trip but plan to spend some time there and bring your reading glasses.

We also stopped by Carrabba's Italian Grill. It's the second time we ate there. It was FABULOUS! Loved the food. Although our waitress wore too much perfume, which in turn made my drink taste like her perfume. By the time my dinner arrived I had forgotten all about it.

After a little carting around of the kids (whom did not join us for our 'hooky afternoon') we did some shopping and came home to watch a movie. I'm not a huge fan of 'scary' movies. Mostly because I can't stand suspense. I am that horrible person that sits in the middle of the theater and talks to the movie. I scream too loudly and grab whomever is closest to protect me from the crazy demon on screen. Since I am running out of victims to join me, I just don't go much anymore. But I remember, a million years ago, when the Jason and Freddie movies first came out. I remember, as a teenager, watching the terrifying scenes of hopeless murder and almost escapes. They freaked me out!

Last night Halloween was on t.v. We watched with our kids and to my surprise, it was stupid! Not only was it stupid but it wasn't even scary. My question then raises. Was it not scary to us, to me because we have been so desensitized by all the violence surrounding us? I mean I remember being freaked out just by the music. Geez! I didn't even need a cartoon to help me sleep. (tee hee hee)

things are not as they seem

If you spent any time watching or listening to the news you have most likely heard of the mountainous lead Obama has over McCain. But... my friends, with most broadcasts things are not as they seem. In fact, that will be my adopted motto for the rest of the year. Things are not as they seem.

"The latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News and Pew Research Center polls out yesterday both put Obama ahead by double digits, but an Associated Press-GfK poll shows Obama with 44 percent support and McCain with 43 percent backing among likely voters. Obama's lead was five percentage points among registered voters in that poll."



Obama's campaign funds are over the top. Without Hollywood I wonder where the Democrat es would be right now? Well he is going on a shopping spree for ad time.
"Senator Obama [D-Ill.], who raised $150 million in the month of September and may do nearly as well in October..." Msnbc By David Kiley updated 11:00 p.m. CT, Thurs., Oct. 23, 2008

my morning latte'

Happy Friday! The work week is ending the way is began. Cold and rainy. Regardless, I hope you have a fabulous day.

Palin tells Fox news, on Thursday that the $150,000 shopping spree was not as it was told. No big surprise.
"If people knew how Todd and I and our kids shop so frugally. My favorite shop
is a consignment shop in Anchorage, Alaska, called 'Out of the Closet,' and my
shoe store is called 'Shoe Fly' in Juneau, Alaska. It is ... not 5th Avenue type
of shopping," Palin said, adding that the RNC purchases will either be returned
or go to charity.

I, frankly don't care. Although it looks as though she will end up with $50,000 worth of clothes for the Palin family and even that feels a bit excessive. But that is not my world. I don't need to be judged by America, Europe, Asia...etc. You know what that reminds me of? Those shows about the wealthy spending insane amounts of money on their bratty kids birthday parties. My Super Sweet 16. I can't even imagine what it would be like to splurge like that.

Trick or treat is next Friday, October 31st in Waukesha and most surrounding areas.


Waukesha Freeman

• Women charged in purse snatching Another Milwaukee county resident comes to Waukesha county to commit another crime.
• West Bend East student alleging racism charged . Racism charges turn out to not be true and girl is charged.
• Favre admits talk, but insists he wasn't trying to sabotage Packers hmmmmm, whatever!

JSOnline

• New Berlin teen is reissued citation for YouTube prank

It's time to BOO your neighbors. Do you have kids? Want to throw out a random act of Halloween goodness? You can begin the BOOing. It's simple.

1. Fill a bag (a simple lunch bag will do) with goodies
2. Drop the goodies at an unsuspecting neighbors house
3. Ring the doorbell
4. and run like the wind bulls eye!

Don't forget to decorate your boo bag. You should have the kids decorate the bag for the BOO. Pumpkins, Ghosts, Leaves... and include a poem that explains what has just happened.

To our good friends on our street.

Our homes locations made us meet,

You now have been boo'd, but who could we be?

We'll never tell, it's a secret you see!

We placed these goodies for you and yours,

Then we ran fast after ringing the door!

Happy Halloween!

Place this boo! on your front door And be sure you boo! 2 neighbors more!

the word game

Are you still unsure? How about this:



Not all moral issues have the same moral weight as abortion and euthanasia. There may be legitimate diversity of opinion even among Catholics about waging war and applying the death penalty, but not... with regard to abortion and euthanasia."
Pope Benedict XVI



This is so unthinkable yet this is who Obama is. His words, not mine. This is sickening, repulsive, immoral. My stomach turns at the sheer thought.

America

Wow, Take a big breath and remember what the next 2 week are all about.

Are you Joe-ken?

I'm seeing red flags all over the place. They are surrounding the Obama/Biden platform. The crazy thing about them is that they are being planted by Joe Biden himself! Okay Joe, I have considered myself warned.

What I want to know, what lots of us want to know, including Obama is 'What do mean by that Joe?'
One thing we do know about Biden is that he doesn't put his money where is mouth is. Biden may be supporting a campaign which tends to market a lot of politics towards 'helping spread the wealth around'. But this is a man who has given a mere smidgen of his wealth out of the goodness of his heart, of coarse. As seen in Biden's tax returns. In 1999 he only gave less than 1/16th of 1% of his income. Even on a campaign year he gave only slightly over 1/4th of 1%. Looking at the 10 years of tax reported giving, Biden has only given around 1/8th of 1% of his income. He doesn't mind bragging about his upper crust.

"I don't have any Joe the plumbers in my neighborhood that make $250,000 a year
and are worried. The Joe the plumbers in my neighborhood, the Joe the cops in my
neighborhood, the Joe the grocery store owners in my neighborhood, they make
like 98% of the small businesses, less than $250,000 a year." Biden, (NBC's "Today Show," 10/16/08)

It's not just about money. Although I am a true believer of walking the talk. Maybe he is trying to redeem himself with a few edits. There is no secrete that Biden did not find Obama qualified to be our American president in this election.

What about race? He doesn't seem to mind voicing his thoughts as seen here: But that wasn't the first time he has offered off collar racial comments. (just an fyi, if any other white man had said these things in the McCain camp he would be absolutely slammed!)

One of the more recent comments has Americans wondering..??.. what does this guy, this insider who knows all the world leaders by first name know that he is NOT telling? What "major international challenge" are we going to be tested on? We want answers Biden.

It was Biden who said that he "..would be honored to run with or against John McCain, because I think the country would be better off,..." We know, Joe. We know. And we thank-you for the warnings, the red flags and the revealing of character through your deeds and words.

Listen, politicians play a lot on words. A lot of Americans get that. But many, especially the 'undecided' are convinced to cast their vote based on the best marketing strategy in the final weeks of campaigning. I did not make this stuff up. Biden himself can take credit for inserting his foot too many times.

I urge you to look beyond the marketing calls, mail, ads etc... and choose the candidate whom you can trust to grow our economy, lead our troops, protect our freedoms, encourage respectable morality. This is a very important election and your vote counts!

my morning latte'

If you have woken up a bit chilled this morning please check out this recipe for cocoa loco. Yummy!

JSOnline

• Finally! Waukesha County wants to cite welfare, housing cheats I think this is long overdue as I've heard the 'i don't care, society owes me' words and attitudes come from downtown Waukesha residents using state and federal benefits for housing.
• Another lovely incident here in Waukesha by a former Milwaukee resident. Parents charged in disruption. Give me a break. Cussing and batting their arms around in the school, in front of classrooms filled with kids. Are we waking up to the possibility that Waukesha is just not big enough for both Waukesha and Milwaukee?
• This democratic family gets creative to detour vandals. Instead... Vandals leave a calling card. I think this lesson was learned. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. each others property, boys.

Waukesha Freeman

• If you might be out of town, or just busy...Why wait until Nov. 4 to vote? Go for it now. I think I will.
• I love 'happy' stories. This is one of those. Fire victims finding comfort in support from community. There is something really wonderful about a community rising up to help those who really need a temporary crutch of help. Good Job Waukesha!
• Here is another great example of the hero's of community coming to the aid of someone needing help. Bystanders thwart carjacking in Palmyra

Toni Braxton was Sent Packing from Dancing with the Stars last night.

Funniest Home Videos, part 1

This NEVER gets old. Enjoy!

milestones

Are you getting as tiered of the politics as I am?

I thought about posting a bit about the non-scientific polls that have been all over the news today advertising Obama's lead in the presidential race. nawwww.

Then I thought about the controversial phone calls that Favre had been making outing the Packers offence. nawww. No Denials From Lions Coaches About Favre Report
It might have been funny to talk about the SNL bit with Sarah Palin, It is funny: Sarah Palin Saturday Night Live Video.

Waukesha applies for 15 percent water rate hike , crimes at Kohl's dept. store, Colin Powell endorses Barack Obama, stock market seems to be up this a.m.STOCKS STAY UP..., Taliban say they killed aid worker for spreading Christianity, Archbishop criticizes Obama... . yada, yada.

Instead, I guess I wanted to veer away from this cold, rainy Monday morning and celebrate my son's milestone. Let me edit that I am not a hunter. Never held a gun, I have no plans on ever holding one, unless it is filled with water. But my son finished the hunter's safety courses with flying colors and got his first pheasant. So, for him I am celebrating.

Mission minded, they are on their way.
Aim, shoot, and ta daaa!