Patrick brought up a really good point of how we define "looters" vs "surviving" in his recent entry "Bold Move." I want to offer you two pieces here. First, I received this link from a colleague who is actually an officer himself. It is very interesting to see how the media defines behavior. I think you will find the write up quite interesting! What do you all think?
Also, this piece "I Am A Homeless Man" from Rodger Kamenetz, a professor from Lousiana State University is quite interesting from many different angles. I think he defines looting a bit different! :-)
I'm telling you we are all nuts...refer to my nutty question featured on Patrick's Saturday Six! Well, some of us more than others! HA!
Someone sent me this joke today & I guess that just proves it! :-)
Pecans In The Cemetery..............
On the outskirts of a small town, there was a big, old pecan tree just inside the cemetery fence. One day, two boys filled up a bucketful of nuts and sat down by the tree, out of sight, and began dividing the nuts.
"One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me," said one boy. Several dropped and rolled down toward the fence.Another boy came riding along the road on his bicycle. As he passed, he thought he heard voices from inside the cemetery. He slowed down to investigate. Sure enough, he heard, "One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me." He just knew what it was. He jumped back on his bike and rode off.
Just around the bend he met an old man with a cane, hobbling along. "Come here quick," said the boy, "you won't believe what I heard! Satan and the Lord are down at the cemetery dividing up the souls.
The man said, "Beat it kid, can't you see it's hard for me to walk." When the boy insisted though, the man hobbled to the cemetery. Standing by the fence they heard, "One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me..."
The old man whispered, "Boy, you've been tellin' the truth. Let's see if we can see the Lord." Shaking with fear, they peered through the fence, yet were still unable to see anything. The old man and the boy gripped the wrought iron bars of the fence tighter and tighter as they tried to get a glimpse of theLord.
At last they heard, "One for you, one for me. That's all. Now let's go get those nuts by the fence and we'll be done." They say the old man made it back to town a full 5 minutes ahead of the boy on the bike.
1. What is the price of gas at your regular station? Have you made any changes to holiday plans because of gas prices?
$2.99 although I've seen some for $3.19! No, I'm still heading up to the folks tomorrow to spend some time with my nieces! I think I'd rather conserve on other things than giving and receiving hugs & kisses! :-)
2. Some people feel that the song that was #1 when they were born somehow helps shape their life. Which song was #1 when you were born, according to this site. Do you think it relates to your life at all?
Eight Days A Week - The Beatles
Well, if I think that is how many days I wish I had a week to get everything done that I want to, then it is PERFECT! HA! "They use the shell (which is actually their backbone and ribs) on their backs as their home and can retreat into it when they sense danger. Another way turtles survive is by sensing vibrations in the water through their skin and shell. If a turtle is flipped over when hiding in its shell, it will use its strong neck to flip itself back over. Turtles have slow metabolisms which enable to live a long time.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> Turtle teaches us to be careful in new situations and to be patient in reaching our goals. Turtle also teaches us to take things slow, for it gives us time to figure out if we need to protect our self or forge ahead. Turtle shows up in our lives when we need to go into shell and wait until our thoughts & ideas are ready to be expressed. He also teaches us to be adaptable to our environment so we can find the harmony within it."
3. Take this quiz: Which child does it say you are? Is it correct about your birth order?
You Are Likely a Second Born
At your darkest moments, you feel inadequate. At work and school. you do best when you're evaluating. When you love someone, you offer them constructive criticism. In friendship, you tend to give a lot of feedback - positive and negative. Your ideal careers are: accounting, banking, art, carpentry, decorating, teaching, and writing novels. You will leave your mark on the world with art and creative projects.
Well, I'm a first born so no actually, but the description is kinda right. I mean I am a teacher & I do like evaluating situations. I do feel friendships & mates are what life is about...the REAL stuff & want to talk about the deepest parts of life...not just the superficial surface stuff but Politics, Spiritualism, Love ETC! Darkest moment feeling inadequate...you betcha! Like when my foot keeps me down & I can't do what I want to do! I can't stand even having a cold or flu! Too much fun stuff to do in life and not enough time in life! My spirit can do sooo much more than what my body or life sometimes allows me to!
I played with a few of the answers which I knew would make me a first born but that I really don't do & the description said darkest moments guilty...I don't really feel guilty at much of life at all, so that would be wrong. I might say I wonder if I had done this or that instead...."told him..."... but not guilt. At work & school good at research...well everyone was pushing me into research when I was in Stats & Research Methods class. I do it well, as far as what my profs. said but I don't really jump out of bed wanting to do research. I do love asking "Why" (my favorite word...should explain a lot about me & why I'm in Psych!) and finding out why! When I love someone I tend to agree with them often? No, I wouldn't say I disagree often but it is not an extreme either way I don't think. I mean sure when you love someone you probably found a person who you have many things in common, but I do love people who have a different point of view on things & make me think (for shame!) & thus grow. Friendship considerate & compromising? Perhaps...definitely the considerate but the compromising depends on how much...certainly not against my morals etc...choosing where to eat or do something ya! Relationships are give & take. Career & mark on world seem to be at odds...teaching people to dream...I think I do that with my students just in many areas. So maybe I am a bit more second born? Maybe gender makes a difference? Maybe I should talk to my mom & dad? HA!
4. READER'S CHOICE QUESTION #61 from De: What animal do you equate your spirit with and why? (This site may be helpful.)
Good Lord! This one is hard! I think I am taking this one way too seriously but actually I do feel a connection to the spirit of animals & nature!I love being out in the woods & even have brought the woods in my home decoratively! I love water too...Sam & Ella are in my bedroom because I love watching them while I'm in bed & love the water flow! Love water fountains! 
Well, it was interesting because my first name means Bee, which I always hate since I am allergic to them. Bee " shows us we can accomplish what seems impossible by having dedication and working hard. It asks us to pursue our dreams with incredible focus and fertilize our aspirations. Bee teaches us to cooperate with others who have similar goals so we can learn how to help each other." This does fit since I have worked very hard to achieve my goals despite what others may have thought I could accomplish. Now, I'm not one who likes working in groups UNLESS it is something for good like helping others etc. A past professor of mine (Dr. A.) always asks us to be Eagles and considering they are ones who "shows us that people with high ideals need to be able to spread their wings so they can reach for the stars. Eagle brings the gift of clarity of vision. As long as we follow our intuition we will be heading in the right direction" that may not be a bad idea...I do need to listen to my inner voice/intuition more! I can tend to second guess or think others must know what they are talking about & they don't sometimes! Like my story about being in Dr. A's class & my comments! HA! 
Now my spirit is drawn to Hawks like crazy! I see them everywhere now & look for them all the time! They are "fearless birds who will even face off with poisonous snakes if necessary. Hawks piercing shriek tears through the air. In its shrill cry lies an important message which represents illumination. Hawk teaches us to scope out the situation and focus on our talents, trying to draw them out. Hawk learns to see the big picture in order to understand the past, present, and future. Hawk asks us to be observant of surroundings so we won't get distracted from our path by others. It also reminds us not to get caught up in minor annoyances so we can maintain our inner balance." I certainly do need to not get so upset about small things but hey to me all areas of life are important. I love the idea of being fearless! That I could use more of! 
Now horses "represents freedom and power. Horse people are wild spirits that cannot be broken." I like that! I like Moose! I have some in my living room! "Moose calves are born with their eyes open, and those with this totem are usually born with their inner eyes open. Moose uncovers the depth of who you are and aligns you with your inherent wisdom. Moose teaches us to value ourselves and reward ourselves for a job well done." Again this is inner eyes of wisdom & I am attracted to that idea. Now Killer Whales I LOVE! I have them in my office, show my students a video on them etc. "They realize the importance of taking time out to breathe!" Oh boy...God must really have a reason I am attracted them them! That is definitely something for me to connect with!
Now I could not wait to see what it said for turtles since I have 2! 
Slow metabolism...that would explain why I can look at something sweet & I will gain weight! HA! Living a long time...I'm all for that! Being patient...ya that is something I'm still trying to learn. I usually have worked hard & then accomplished what I want but still hard to be patient. Now going into shell & wait to express ideas...ha! Ask my friends! It someone hurts me that is exactly what I do. I get so upset I can't even think. I'm a ball of emotions. So I have to just be alone for a while otherwise I can't reason & can't explain anything. After being upset & resting a bit then I can reason & logically explain what is not right! Turtles like land & water & maybe that is what they mean on adaptable...although they do not adapt strictly to one so how much adaptability is interesting here! They need both & I'd say that is why I like doing many things. Perhaps it is the balance of the two & that is more what I seek. When I do too much of one thing it is not good! Probably why I'm in a few books at a time! Ha!
So what am I? I have no clue! Ha! Some kind of weird combo!
Did anyone notice they did not have Gorillas or Chimps? Highly cognitive creatures ETC! :-)
5. READER'S CHOICE QUESTION #62 from Psychfun: If you had to describe your personality as a nut (as in the eatable kind) what nut would you be and why?
Ok, I suppose I should explain this question a bit since it is mine! :-) This was a goofy question friends ask/contemplate when they are on the IM way too late in the evening! HA! About 5 years ago we had fun with this & it still crops up "What nut are you again!" when we are being goofy or one of us is being a bit grumpy or something! HA!
Lets see I think I had choosen Pistachio! HA! First I do like them...I wonder how many picked one they like alot? Then I thought about pistachios some more....they only have a crack open a bit...but there is a crack to let one in to the inner good part! Now some don't! I think that does vary at different times of my life. Next they do come in plain white shells (or is that beige?) but also those lovely red ones that leave color all over your fingers! Ha! I love that...I like to get messy in life & to get others messy! Ha! Leave my mark on others! Ha! Hopefully that is only in good ways, at least in the long run! Then you get to a very surprising center...green and a unique taste! I like to think something you would not expect from the outside! ;-) ? Was there anything else? Can't remember...maybe you can think of pistachios & see something else?
Added Note:
Via De's Thoughts reply I took the nut quiz and I came up a Sexy Pistachio! Ha! I guess I was right...well I guess about the nut part...can't say the other part necessarily...have to ask others I guess. Certainly not that bod! Ha! That is just too funny!
6. READER'S CHOICE QUESTION #63 from Chris: Who knows the "real" you better - - your real world friends or your Jland readers?
The "real me"? Well, that would mean I'd have to know the real me to be able to tell? HA! Having fun with you Chris! Maybe both of you know me better than I do? What do you want from a psych prof? I still think my BEST friends would know me more. First, I haven't been journaling here that long...since the spring & they know me longer. Also, I think they know what I journal about & then some. They have history, good and bad times of my life, know what my heart longs for & my heartaches. I mean heck I don't think any of you even know what my favorite ice cream is so... HA! You can guess if you like! Man just thinking of college friends...whoa...see they know way too much HA!
You know....this just might be the great time to go through closets...old clothes you don't fit in, has that spot you never could get out, things you have not worn for DECADES, towels that have worn & torn...that downsizing or ULTIMATE spring cleaning you have been meaning to do....NOW IS THE TIME! FALL CLEANING!
Also dear to my heart of course are the pets! I never died when I heard a women on video say he hoped her cat was ok...I'm like "you didn't take it with you????!!!!"
North Shore Animal League & the Humane Society probably could use food & supplies as well! I think Country could lose a few pounds to give to a fellow furry friend! Ha! For that
matter so could I! HA!
I'm thinking of this weekend..."LABOR DAY!" Hard to fire up the grill and have fun when you know the labor they will be doing all weekend! Perhaps a good symbol would be to donate a days worth salary to represent Monday's day off (well for some of us!) Here is a list I found:
http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/animal_environ/hurricanes/?source=AOL&cmpgn=NEWS&RTP=http://news.channel.aol.com
My mother will be sooooo happy! I'll be donating my black winter coat later...well it does get cool in the south! They had an ice storm when I was down in MS! The heat could not keep up! I had my electric blanket on, sitting on a heating pad & got up to answer the phone...do you know my long haired cat Dusty STOLE my spot on the heating pad! Ha! We'll see this year how badtheir winter ends up...but I've had the thing since 1987! NO LIE! It is a long one with a huge hood & just a bit worn on cuffs. I had it for Chicago wind when I was in graduate school downtown! My mom just told me last week (prior to the Hurricane) that she would get me a cup...I was like mom has lost it again...I had no clue! She said so I can hold it for donations while I wear the coat! She is so mean to me I swear! Well, it has officially served me well & I WILL find a new one this year now! Hey, that is just me....I have to find a "good one" but when I do, I keep it! :-) (Ya, you can read more in to that then coats! Ha!)
Ok, I missed Blog Day yesterday because I was working hard creating some script for my students, so I'll add my favorite blogs today! :-)
First there is "Looking Beyond the Cracked Window"...Ha! I am always in tears laughing about Jodi's children! Check out "Can't Beat 'em....~OR~"Wanted" Idontknow & notme & Ididntdoit" and "Chapter 2, The Guidelines"! I know you'll be laughing too! I'm sure you will also love her "I Believe" entry!
Second, speaking of kids...check out "Three Little Piggies' entry on "The Tooth Fairy", "SuperBaby", "Proper Translation", "Shakespeare in the Living Room", and "Confessions at Walmart"! Too Cute!
Next there is "I Shaved My Legs For This?", first I just love that title don't you! I mean really that is just perfect! Sometimes you just wonder! Check out her Midlife Crisis??? & "Age Old Battle" entry which is on teenagers!
I love PostSecrets! It is amazing how many creative people there are in the world & quite frankly reading these postcards how many are so unhappy!
Check out Bonaza JellyBean's "Coming Down From The Marital High Horse". I think you'll find it VERY interesting! HA!
Ok, I can't just do 5! I have to introduce you all to an AMAZING woman Pamela! Pamela is currently KA out of Lung Cancer...and with a smile no less! :-) You have to check out her journal "Just One Girls Head Noise". I know you will find her SUCH an inspiration!
Well hope you enjoy these & check out the other favorite at Blog Day!
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