Thursday, August 30, 2007

Update on the "Property tax" Idiocy

FYI: I received my new property tax bill in the mail the other day.

If the proposed Florida property tax referandum, that is supposed to greatly decrease my property tax goes through...my property tax bill will decrease by $68.00 a year. Isn't that wonderful? $68.00 whole dollars!! WOO!! HOO!!

Even better, our sales tax will increase 2 cents on the dollar, which affects everyone. And we hope it will pay for all of the schools & public work projects. Then as a bonus thousands of government/state employees (maybe even my husband) lose their jobs! Which in turn will increase the unemployment & home foreclosure rate...Awesome!!

I love politics! (Dumb*ss motherf*ckers!!)

Sunday, August 26, 2007

On Angel's wings

A gentle wind blew across the land
reaching out to take a hand
for on the winds the angels came
calling out our daughter's name.

Left behind, are many tears
loving memories of the years
of joy and love, a life ne'er spent
and now to God our daughter's sent.

On angel's wings, a heavenly flight
the journey home towards the light
to us who weep, a life is gone
but in God's love, 'tis but the dawn...

We miss you, Courtney!!!

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Think About It

Question 1:
If you knew a woman who was pregnant, who had 8 kids already, three who were deaf, two who were blind, one mentally retarded, and she had syphilis, would you recommend that she have an abortion?

Question 2:
It is time to elect a new world leader, and only your vote counts. Here are the facts about the three candidates. Who would you vote for?

Candidate A: Associates with crooked politicians, and consults with astrologist. He's had two mistresses. He also chain smokes and drinks 8 to 10 martinis a day.

Candidate B: He was kicked out of office twice, sleeps until noon, used opium in college and drinks a quart of whiskey every evening.

Candidate C: He is a decorated war hero. He's a vegetarian, doesn't smoke, drinks an occasional beer and never cheated on his wife.


Which of these candidates would be your choice?



Candidate A is Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Candidate B is Winston Churchill.
Candidate C is Adolf Hitler.

And, by the way, on your answer to the abortion question:
If you said YES, you just killed Beethoven.

Pretty interesting isn't it? Makes a person think before judging someone.

Remember amateurs...built the ark. Professionals...built the Titanic

Friday, August 24, 2007

Mid-Life Crisis?

Monday thru Friday...get up, get the kid up, make breakfast, drop the kid off at school, go to work, work, go home, cook dinner, clean up, go to bed. Get up, get the kid up, make breakfast... Robotic, same routine, different day.

This must be my mid-life crisis, has to be!! I feel like everyday is repeating itself, almost a carbon copy.

Saturday, try to sleep in, get woken up, avoid chores, embrace shopping & fun with friends...Sunday, try to sleep in, get woken up, avoid chores, embrace shopping... Robotic, same routine, different day.

Guess not!!

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

In My Neighborhood

I love my home town. I moved here 14 years ago & will never move any where else!

We bought our house 7 years ago. It needed a lot of work, and still does, but we love our neighborhood. Our street is very quiet, not a dead end, but close to it. Usually the only people who drive down it, either live here or are visiting. My daughter is 10, she enjoys riding her bike. We live about 2 blocks from her elementary school, 1 block from the Catholic church and since the end of last week diagonally across from a convicted sexual predator, who by the way, was convicted of molesting a minor under the age of 12, although we don't know the sex of the victim.

I have always been told, that if they do the time...then all is fine...

He was not just a convicted sexual 'offender' but a convicted sexual 'predator'! (there is a difference) Public records show he was 22 when convicted of sexually assaulting a minor under the age of 12.

So much for our quiet neighborhood! And so much for my daughter out riding her bike or anything else, without supervision!



Thursday, August 16, 2007

I already went to school

Well, school this year begins next Tuesday, August 21st. We got a letter today because, this year, our daughter was selected for 'Safety Patrol'. This evening, I found out there was a mandatory meeting Monday morning @ 9am. Kind of irritated me, getting a letter from school on Thursday for a mandatory Monday morning meeting... Luckily, 2 weeks ago, I asked for Monday off, because it was the last day of summer vacation, & I wanted to spend it with Ry having fun.

My BFF has a daughter going to a private school, they started yesterday, & had some homework today. Her kid liked the school yesterday, but today we're not sure.

I don't want to do 5th grade homework! I don't want to do any homework! When I was in school, I did not get help with my homework, not at all!

Today, as parents, we are expected & required to assist with homework assignments for our children, not that I don't want to help. I just don't like being told I have to to the work. I mean how does my child learn if I do & suggest everything & she does not think, visualize or imagine other possibilities?

Saturday, August 11, 2007

(sometimes it hurts...)

I am always reflective, this time of year. Can't be helped. She was only 19. Her birthday was July 25th, her passing was August 25th, I am always thinking of her, and I am especially sad & sensitive this time of year.

You know what I think is f'ed up? I posted a blog on July 12th ("That thing on my window") Not 1 person commented or emailed me. I didn't expect much response, but I did at least expect some comments from my family members who visit my sites regularly. I know they all didn't get a chance to know Courtney very well, but she was my family & very much a part of my life. I am not begging for sympathy or empathy, & I never will, but still, it hurts a little that my family did not even take the time to acknowledge the post or even ask how we're doing.

I know this blog will probably piss off some people, but being my true self, I don't care, I'd rather be honest with my feelings than worry about getting flack from anyone.

I am who I am. Take it or leave it. Love me or hate me.

(sometimes it hurts...)


as my sis says

Okay, here is something I don't like to admit, but it must be true as my sister & BFF constantly say it is so...I'm very particular & controlling about the way everything is done regarding every aspect of my life. In other words, I'm anal.
Personally, I don't see it that way, I just think I am meticulous when it comes to details. I have my own ideas on the way things should be accomplished & I want my projects done my way.
So, what's wrong with that? I guess it does sound obsessive...

Friday, August 10, 2007

Say "NO" to the "No Property Tax Referandum"

VOTING IN FLORIDA: I think it sucks that the new property tax referendum is going to be enacted. I didn't vote for it. I don't think all of the homeowner's in Florida really read and understood the proposal before voting. Alot of residents only listened to & heard, "no property tax", especially the elderly, who encompass at least 60% of our voting population.

It actually isn't a "no property tax at all", but could be a less property tax for "some" people and definitely more sales tax for 'everyone'. It might save a couple of hundred dollars a year for some homeowners, but that is not guaranteed. We are going to lose alot of government sponsored programs. First & foremost is the public school programs that will be eliminated!!! There is already a list of schools in our county that will be closing. Funding for any extracurricular activities will be axed, and forget any other federally funded activities or services.

All I know is that a butt load of government programs are getting axed and people are losing their jobs. How is THAT beneficial to our community? Writing my local congressman, obviously doesn't help, since I already have & it didn't do any good! ***So I need assistance with this one.***

My husband is employed by the county, because of this b*ll sh*t, he may lose his job. If he loses his job, I lose my home, because we are & have to be a 2 income family. The community loses necessary services & thousands of residents lose their jobs. This is not priceless, this is real life, not a mastercard comercial!


it is my life

Thursday, August 02, 2007

Rain, rain go away

Rain, rain go away...come again another day...rain, rain go away, come again another day...

I know we are in a drought situation, but come on, it's Florida!!!

It's been non-stop for 2 days!!