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Thursday, May 27, 2004

Alrighty then!! Welcome to my good friend Todd Newsom!! He's my "adopted brother" from way back, fellow Faulkner alum, and a generally really cool guy!! Check out what he has to say on his blog... as always, there's a link to the right, too...

Back to work... packages to pick up from the mailroom!!

el Dios le bendice siempre...

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Wednesday, May 26, 2004

Ohh... I forgot to post this. My boss showed me this site. It's really cool. It assesses your personality/mood based on the order you choose the colored boxes. Pretty neat stuff... let me know how accurate your assessment is!!

el Dios le bendice siempre...

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"Hello everybody! My name's June! What's YOURS?... I have a new cow, a moo cow, a true cow, named Car-o-line." Okay, that's enough Gypsy for today.

Can I just say that I'm really excited and a teeny bit envious of some friends of mine? I have several good friends and acquantances that are part of a mission effort to Mexico from our church. They leave the end of this week to help with construction work in a Baja village. Not only physical construction work on houses or buildings, but also on spiritual lives. While the main purpose is to influence these people for Christ, I have a feeling that Christ will have an influence on the group through these people.

I'm a little apprehensive, too. Oklahoma! opens in 8 days and my show opens in about 5 weeks. Everything will turn out fine... it always does. It's just at the "hairy" point right now is all.

At any rate... I'm just staying busy with those two shows and work... pretty much it. Life's really pretty nice...

el Dios le bendice siempre...

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Friday, May 21, 2004

Wow... some good posts today...

Check out Eric Gwin's from today... and the link... pretty cool stuff that I did not know!! I added the link to my list to your right.

Also, check out new post on the GST site... good thoughts there, too.

Okay, a bit of vent time... For some reason, I feel like my car has "Pull Out in Front of Me" printed on the front of it. It really un-nerves me for someone to pull out from a side street or entrance of some sort, from a dead stop mind you, RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. While I'm going 45, maybe 50 down the Atlanta Highway at rush hour, nonetheless. I drive a white car... it blazes in the sun... I use my head lights, too, if I think that people can't see me. But for some reason, they think that that space between me and the car in front of me was meant for them and not so that I don't rear end said car in front of me. Also, let me make a suggestion that if you are going to pull out knowing that there is a car coming down the lane "right behind you" once you pull out, please speed up to the speed limit as fast as your car will allow.

Now, I saw all this because I have come very close to hitting some drivers in this city in the past week because they did just those things. There have been some of them that I don't see any reason they did what they did; however, some of them I "let go of" because I think I know what was going on. I may get aggrivated, but try to remember the times that I've had issues driving. I've been in the situation where "if I don't pull out now, I'm sitting here another half an hour!!" or "I appologize, but my car simply can not go any faster than what is now." In light of that, I take into consideration that those may be the case with some people and simple move on to my destination and try to get past the aggrivation.

Anyway, that's my rant for the day...

el Dios le bendice siempre...

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Tuesday, May 18, 2004

I love new people!! Another friend has joined the land of blog!! Ed Harrell is a guy that I know from church. He has a sweet wife, April, and two children, Dexter and Sandy (who has the cutest "Shirley Temple" curls!!). There's a link to his blog on my list...

I hate feeling like a "goodie-two-shoes"... fortunately I didn't really have to. Last night I was over at a friend's helping him with a project on his computer. Well, another friend of ours was in the kitchen, got mad, and... we'll just say he spouted off at the mouth some phrases I don't care to repeat. I think my friend I was helping could tell that I was about one word away from walking out the door. I truly appreciated the fact that he came and appologized for what he said and that he realized he shouldn't have said it. I was actually very impressed that he actually said that he hoped I'd forgive him for what he said... of course, I said I would. I'm glad that things happened the way they did and I didn't have to feel like I was over-stepping my bounds in someone else's house or feel like a "goodie-two-shoes" either. But I'm glad that he knows me a little better and understands me a little more, too.

Gotta run...

el Dios le bendice siempre...

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Friday, May 14, 2004

Okay, two things for today's post...

#1. a question... Why does my blog not have anything advertised on the banner??

#2. I'm on a "doggie rescue" kick. My two best friends that live next door have 5 dogs now that will be soon moving into their own homes. Cliff has Paulie and Jamie, part Jack Russel part Dachtsund. Jason has Roxy, part Rottweiler part Black Lab part hound, and two sisters, Ana(stasia) and (dre)Zella, part Dachtsund part Pekinese. They are all such sweet dogs and I think them all living together while they're small is good for them.

I, personally, want to get a Yorkie. Pure-breds are too expensive usually... not as bad from a rescue. But I wouldn't mind a mixed one as long as it looks like a Yorkie.

I just heard two stories, too, about dogs that were abused. One woman, pretty simply, neglected her dog that she'd gotten from a rescue or shelter. Another was feeding the dog food that was being provided to her to her own dog and not the one she was fostering. They just found out that the first said dog has heartworms, bless her heart, so of course she'll be difficult to adopt out.

An FYI, I have been told that the majority of black dogs at humane shelters end up being put down (IF the shelter is a "kill shelter").

Anywhoo... no more news for now... more later I guess...

el Dios le bendice siempre...

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Thursday, May 13, 2004

First, for a bit'o news from my life, check out Baron's post regarding friends of ours father.

Travis has a good post today, too. You should check it out.

Got a question, too... do you ever feel so bogged down with things that are heavy on your heart and that you want to pray for that all you can pray is something as simple as "God, take care of all the things that are heavy on my heart"? Between some friends' father's death, shows that I'm in and/or directing, and work... it's sort of tough. Now, I can be a tough cookie... thanks to my family and Stephen Elrod... but I learned the hard way just to go ahead and let God have it before it gets too heavy. Just let Him take care of it before it gets to be too much for me.

On a lighter note... some people shouldn't be songwriters!! And I'm SO not talking about anyone who has a blog listed on my blog or that I go to church with!!

el Dios le bendice siempre...

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Wednesday, May 12, 2004

Welp... somebody else is mad at me. He's mad at me because I got really upset with him for lieing to me. See here's the thing... about three months ago another friend of mine lied to me for the second time about the same thing that I told him specifically DO NOT lie to me about "this"... so I was highly infuriated. My current friend that's mad at me (and therefore may not be a friend any more) knows this story 'cause I called and fussed to him about it. YET he goes and lies about something that he SO didn't have to lie about... this was almost an "I'm going to lie because I can" lie. I've told him to... when I've heard him lie to other people... that's it's a bad habit he's gotten into that he needs to get out of. Okay, habit's a strong way of putting it... REALLY!!

At any rate, I'm calling him at lunch to talk to him since he wouldn't call me back last night. I'm gonna appologize for getting mad at him and remind him why it mad me so mad.

Anywhoo... go ahead... get on to me for getting so mad at him, I deserve it, I know... I really do feel bad about it. I HATE, LOATHE, ABHOR people being mad at me...

Later...



Well... well... guess who just came in... the guy I was mad at... we're cool. He didn't even realize I was mad at him?! Guess I'm pretty crappy at being mad at people or something???

Gotta' run now...

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Tuesday, May 11, 2004

Matt Elliott has a really good post today. I'd comment there, but I'm afraid I'm going to ramble too much... or something like that... So read it and come back...



Back now?? (probably never left, did you?... figures...)


I agree with Matt that you have to pay the consequences for mistakes that you make... no matter how long ago it may be... and appologies should be made, as well, not matter how long ago.

As far as racism and slavery go, I have "new shoes"... (issues, if you're not my sister)... to point out...

#1. The entire Caucasian American race is being blamed as opposed to the groups responsible for the hatred that was bred. While those groups do consist of Caucasian Americans, it's specific groups such as the KKK that are responsible. Let me say this, too, I don't blame anyone for having a distaste for the Caucasian American race because of it. For that, I blame "ourselves" and our lack of effort to be more like the people we should.

#2. There are ammends/ reparations/ whatever-you-call-it that are being made.

Not being African American, I haven't paid attention to taxes or anything in that regard, but I believe I heard from some source that (probably with documented proof) you can receive money designated to repay the descendants of slaves.

I also know of several Caucasian Americans that have been passed over for promotions or have not been hired for a position because of the fact that they are Caucasian American despite being better qualified, better educated, or better trained. Don't get me wrong... I am ALL FOR diversity in any shape form or fashion. I simply don't see that as fair in this modern society with all its opportunities.

So I guess I agree and disagree... who knew I could be indecisive? I guess this whole point has come to a place where maybe we need to drop it and move on learning from what has happened.

anywhoo... tell me what YOU think...

el Dios le bendice siempre...

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Monday, May 10, 2004

Okay, after much debate and deliberation, I added the link. You'll note a new media link to Capitol City Free Press. Joseph Patton has become a friend over the past several months. We have mutual friends and he has also been reviewing the productions at the dinner theatre. I may not agree with him but I like him... he's a nice guy and pretty durn funny, too. (Ya gotta like someone who gets a kick out of your blue fuzzy slippers you wore in a show.)

Anywhoo, just thought I'd put in a disclaimer that I don't "back" anything on any of my links... at least "not necessarily"...

el Dios le bendice siempre...

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Okay, so after much chastizement... just kidding... Eric has finally gotten me to go ahead and put comments on... can't wait to see what y'all have to say. Oh, and feel free to go back and post comments on past posts.

At any rate, I really appreciated what he wrote me... so I thought I'd post it...

I just finished reading your latest post on your Blog. I really
appreciate the way you shared your heart and your feelings about the
different issues that you covered. I thought one of the best points that
you made was the fact that you and I were never commanded in scripture to
determine the contents of someone else's heart. The two most important
commands we're given concern love, both for God and each other. I'm so
thankful that we have a loving, forgiving God who shows us mercy that we
SOOOO don't deserve.


Eric's been someone I looked up to in so many ways for so many years and has such a heart of gold... and I'm so glad he's got a wife and girls that are just as sweet!!

I, too, appreciate the way so many friends of mine are sharing bits of their lives and their thoughts and their hearts with others. I think that it can make us a much more caring and open society. Part of what I love, too, is that with my friends that are writing or contributing to blogs being Christians, it's also something of an evangelical outreach "somethingorother"... I know, "evangelism." Whatever... you'll live... you know should be involved in something like that anyway!!

el Dios le bendice siempre...

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Friday, May 07, 2004

While I am always open to hearing people's ideology, I do happen to have my own thoughts and beliefs... just kind of the way I was raised.

I was raised in the church of Christ and, therefore, to believe in the Bible. To that end, it is what I base all my religious beliefs on. I'll also point out that while SOME churches in "the fellowship" (of churches of Christ) may teach that they are the only ones going to Heaven I have not heard that taught at the congregation that I attend. I've said before that I don't even attempt to decide another groups eternal fate mostly on the fact that it's not my place to begin with and then also on the basis that I'm not going to over generalize a certain ssegment of the population. At the heart of this is someone else's heart and soul, and I can't presume to know that part of a person (especially if I don't know them).

Now, I can and do have my own opinions about what I feel is right and what is wrong... again, based on the Bible. I'm of the opinion that if something is spoken of as against God's will and there's no evidence that shows any change in that opinion, it's still wrong. Basically, if God said it was a sin in the Old Testament and there's nothing in the New Testament "repealing that decision" then it stands.

That's most great issues of the church...

Then there are some that are "matters of the heart" or simply opinions. It's just what you feel is the right thing to do or the best choice given the options and situation. I don't think it matter a whole lot if the carpet is mauve and the communion trays are gold or if the carpet is forest green and the trays are silver. I don't recall any New Testament passages for or against any particular colors or metals. I do recall a passage stating that the two greatest commands are all about love.

While I may feel like someone is living in sin, which I believe is different from commiting a sin, I still love them. We all sin, but purposefully committing a sin or living a life that's wrapped up in sin is different. Hear me out now... this is not saying that you can't be forgiven. The only case where I feel like the Bible says you can't be forgiven or can't come back to God is when you have completely turned away from Him with absolutely no intention or possibility of ever coming back. Now, that's my understanding... I'm open to interpretations 'cause it's still not "crystal" to me... BabyJ20@juno.com.

Here's my thoughts on some issues... MY thoughts mind you...

Homosexuality... sheesh, I'm gonna be in trouble for this one... I'm sorry, but I'm against the idea. I just don't think it's right. I just don't see where the Bible condones it. Now, I have several friends and aquaintances that are gay and I love them just the same... I just don't approve of their lifestyle. They know I don't, but know that I love them anyway, unconditionally, no matter what.

Abortion... I won't be in as much hot water over this one... While I feel that there is a slim percentage of cases that I would not have a problem with it, most of the time I don't think it's right. Now, here's the kicker... I don't think it's my place to tell you that you can or can't have an abortion because of those cases where I don't disagree with it being used. I am all about choice. I don't want you to choose the wrong option, but I want YOU to choose. I really think that God's all about choice, too... he gave us the choice to love Him, to follow Him, to love others OR NOT to live like that.

Gambling... I don't like the idea. I don't feel like any good can come of it. "They" say that it's for education... it's all going to education. Yeah? What teacher's getting the books for her students to be able to have to take home and work out of? Which school is getting money to buy paper for its teachers to make copies? And, I'm sorry, but you can't guarantee me that there's not going to be someone who blows money on gambling that should have gone to pay rent, pay utility bills, or buy groceries. As an educator, I don't want to have to first address those issues before I can teach my student(s).

Like I said to start with, these are just my opinions and views and beliefs based on what I have read and have been taught and my perception(s) based on my reality. Please, email me if you beg to differ... BabyJ20@juno.com ... I promise to to purposefully incite you to rage, and hope you will do the same, but I do hope that we can learn from each other.

That's another thing I'm all about... learning from other people. And I don't mean just in a classroom setting either. I mean from life in general and people and friends in general.

I also like teaching... I like helping people learn something new... I like seeing people understand when they didn't before... I like watching people do things they used to be able to do. That fits really well into what I really have decided that I want to do... teach college. Soo... do me a favor and say a prayer that before it's "too late" I'm in a position to be able to go back to school and get my Master's.

Enh... that's enough for today...

el Dios le bendice siempre...

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