Whine O' Kelly

The adventures of Kelly living in the Great Northwest w/ the Husband, (Kurt) the four dogs,(Rudy,Sammy,Riley, and our newest Molly) 2 cats,(Toby & Citrus) chickens (they don't have names) and the old one. a.k.a. Victor(DAD)

Thursday, December 22, 2005

a usless personality test

Your Personality Is

Idealist (NF)


You are a passionate, caring, and unique person.
You are good at expressing yourself and sharing your ideals.

You are the most compassionate of all types and connect with others easily.
Your heart tends to rule you. You can't make decisions without considering feelings.

You seek out other empathetic people to befriend.
Truth and authenticity matters in your friendships.

In love, you give everything you have to relationships. You fall in love easily.

At work, you crave personal expression and meaning in your career.

With others, you communicate well. You can spend all night talking with someone.

As far as your looks go, you've likely taken the time to develop your own personal style.

On weekends, you like to be with others. Charity work is also a favorite pastime of yours.

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Sooo...let me understand

On august 8, 1974 Richard Nixon resigned as President of the United States due to allegations of illegal wire tapping.

Fast forward to December 2005.

President George Bush DEFENDS his position on illegal wire tapping. As quoted by in the Washington Post, "This is a different era, a different war," the president said at a year-end news conference in the East Room. "People are changing phone numbers and phone calls, and they're moving quick. And we've got to be able to detect and prevent. I keep saying that, but this . . . requires quick action."

I do not believe the bill of rights has changed. I believe the fourth amendment still stands.

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

But apparently our President does not believe in our Bill of Rights. Or maybe he believes he above the law of the land. Either way he is wrong.

Regardless of WHICH party an elected official belongs to, spying on our citizens without proper due cause and official warrants is a violation of the Constitution of the United States of America. Should this be allowed to slide we are setting a very scary precedent.

Congress MUST act on this. This violation crosses party lines and is a threat to the fundamental core of American values. Not to mention it scares the HELL out of me.

Contact your Senator and Congressional Representative and DEMAND they take action.

http://www.senate.gov/

http://www.house.gov/

Monday, December 19, 2005

Weekend Re-cap

First it is Monday.

Second, I am not at work. Why, because Portland weather people suck. First they tell me it will be freezing rain, then they tell me it will snow, then they tell me it is just raining. Well, I am from SAN DIEGO!!!

My idea of weather is "Wow, it is partly cloudy today. Better wear a long sleeve shirt."

So this not knowing is poor terror for the likes of me. Freezing rain??? I will slide off the road and plunge into the icy waters of the Columbia, be swept away never to be found again. Or worse drive into the Willamette and die from some nasty pathogen just waiting to inhabit my body and turn me into a mutant. So, I am at home.

as for this weekend... Saturday began the tile process. Yea!! Coming along quite nicely.
Sunday…still tiling. Still looks beautiful. Opps... broke a tile putting toilet back in. hmmm bummer. Must retake out toilet and replace tile...uuuhhh tomorrow? Then we will grout???

But it is looking swell. Now have to figure out color scheme. Was doing dark blue and ice blue. Doesn't quite work. Then thought peach and taupe. Yuck. Thought wrong. Then thought taupe & blue. WOW.
Like that.
Kurt says too dark. Need lighter.
Quarts are getting expensive.

Finally and the BEST news of all. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS BEAT #1 Indianapolis Colts. WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!

"Yes, the Colts were upset that their run at a perfect season ended at 13 games with a 26-17 loss to the Chargers."