This morning on the way to the gym I was listening to NPR cover a story about the democratic candidates for president. John Edwards was quoted as saying that a tax hike on the wealthy could potentially fund "universal health care".
Seriously...wealthy or not, how can anyone think this is a good idea? Sounds a heck of a lot like "redistrubution of wealth" to me. Please, I'm open to any intellectual ideas on why this isn't making Americans tremble with fear!
Monday, April 30, 2007
Saturday, April 28, 2007
why
how many time do i have to try to tell you
that i'm sorry for the things i've done
but when i start to try to tell you
that's when you have to tell me
hey...this kind of trouble's only just begun
i tell myself too many times why don't you
learn to keep your big mouth shut
that's why it hurts so bad to hear the words
that keep falling from your mouth
falling from your mouth
falling from your mouth
tell me...why
why
i may be mad i may be blind
i may be viciously unkind
but i can still read what you're thinking
and i've heard it said too many times
that you'd be better off
besides
why can't you see this boat is sinking
this boat is sinking
let's go down to the water's edge
and we can cast away those doubts
some things are better left unsaid
but they still turn me inside out
tell me...why
tell me...why
this is the book i never read
these are the words i've never said
this is the path i'll never tread
these are the dreams i'll dream instead
this is the joy that's seldom spread
these are the tears
the tears we shed
this is the fear
this is the dread
these are the contents of my head
and these are the years that we have spent
and this is what they represent
and this is how i feel
do you know how i feel?
cause i don't think you know how i feel
you don't know what i feel
Annie Lennox
that i'm sorry for the things i've done
but when i start to try to tell you
that's when you have to tell me
hey...this kind of trouble's only just begun
i tell myself too many times why don't you
learn to keep your big mouth shut
that's why it hurts so bad to hear the words
that keep falling from your mouth
falling from your mouth
falling from your mouth
tell me...why
why
i may be mad i may be blind
i may be viciously unkind
but i can still read what you're thinking
and i've heard it said too many times
that you'd be better off
besides
why can't you see this boat is sinking
this boat is sinking
let's go down to the water's edge
and we can cast away those doubts
some things are better left unsaid
but they still turn me inside out
tell me...why
tell me...why
this is the book i never read
these are the words i've never said
this is the path i'll never tread
these are the dreams i'll dream instead
this is the joy that's seldom spread
these are the tears
the tears we shed
this is the fear
this is the dread
these are the contents of my head
and these are the years that we have spent
and this is what they represent
and this is how i feel
do you know how i feel?
cause i don't think you know how i feel
you don't know what i feel
Annie Lennox
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
No Camera
I am without a camera for the next two weeks so you will only be getting my ramblings. I stole this from Jenny's site. Fill it out for me if you want!
http://kevan.org/johari?name=becky+edwards
http://kevan.org/johari?name=becky+edwards
Friday, April 20, 2007
Do You Ever Wonder?
Why is it attractive to put colored makeup on your eyes, lips, and cheeks but not on your nose?
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
confession of my own
I skipped the gym again today. That's twice this week. One more day and it's a habit. It's 12:15pm and I'm still wearing what I slept in, I have mascara all over my face, and I haven't brushed my teeth yet (gross, I know). But...my house is clean. Whew, that feels better!
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
every breath i take (a silly ode to biofeedback)
she tells me let go;
breathe softly and slow;
quick squeeze, then relax;
your strength will be max;
inhale, exhale, man i'm uptight;
and now i'm not sure if i even breathe right =)
breathe softly and slow;
quick squeeze, then relax;
your strength will be max;
inhale, exhale, man i'm uptight;
and now i'm not sure if i even breathe right =)
Monday, April 16, 2007
I'll Take A Do-Over
6:00 am Chad puts a groggy Ellie into bed with me and leaves for work
8:30 am I wake up, look at the clock and smile...we slept in. I decide to skip out on the gym today, we need groceries and the commissary on a Monday after payday is plenty of activity
9:00 am Fruit Loops and Little Bear, I take a quick shower while Ellie's distracted. Feeling pretty good as I throw on my new jeans and shirt from the Gap
9:15 am Uh-oh...my blow-dryer is missing. I remember putting it in the bathroom drawer at the beach this weekend. A sopping wet pony-tail it is
9:30 am I don't feel so cute anymore, I strip off my new clothes and throw on my trusty gray sweats. I'll buy groceries at Wal-Mart instead so I can buy a new blow-dryer
10:00 am wallet in my purse, Ellie in her seat, Diet Coke in hand, ready for the store. Uh-oh...my car won't start.
10:20 am Get my car jump-started with phone directions from Chad, learn that we own a handy little box that you plug-in and it jumps your car...proud of my new skill
10:30 am Drop off car at Wal-Mart for a new battery. Buy groceries. Eat an entire can of Puffs and half a box of fruit snacks with Ellie. Hear my name over loud-speaker. Uh-oh...they don't have my kind of car battery
11:45 am Re-jump start my car in parking lot of Wal-Mart, load groceries, come home. Yogurt and more Little Bear for lunch. I chug 12 oz of Diet Coke and laugh...we'll try again tomorrow. At least now I'll have a blow-dryer!
12:00 pm Start to feed dogs...uh-oh, we're out of dog food...leftover goulash and lima beans it is.
8:30 am I wake up, look at the clock and smile...we slept in. I decide to skip out on the gym today, we need groceries and the commissary on a Monday after payday is plenty of activity
9:00 am Fruit Loops and Little Bear, I take a quick shower while Ellie's distracted. Feeling pretty good as I throw on my new jeans and shirt from the Gap
9:15 am Uh-oh...my blow-dryer is missing. I remember putting it in the bathroom drawer at the beach this weekend. A sopping wet pony-tail it is
9:30 am I don't feel so cute anymore, I strip off my new clothes and throw on my trusty gray sweats. I'll buy groceries at Wal-Mart instead so I can buy a new blow-dryer
10:00 am wallet in my purse, Ellie in her seat, Diet Coke in hand, ready for the store. Uh-oh...my car won't start.
10:20 am Get my car jump-started with phone directions from Chad, learn that we own a handy little box that you plug-in and it jumps your car...proud of my new skill
10:30 am Drop off car at Wal-Mart for a new battery. Buy groceries. Eat an entire can of Puffs and half a box of fruit snacks with Ellie. Hear my name over loud-speaker. Uh-oh...they don't have my kind of car battery
11:45 am Re-jump start my car in parking lot of Wal-Mart, load groceries, come home. Yogurt and more Little Bear for lunch. I chug 12 oz of Diet Coke and laugh...we'll try again tomorrow. At least now I'll have a blow-dryer!
12:00 pm Start to feed dogs...uh-oh, we're out of dog food...leftover goulash and lima beans it is.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Takes Me Back
the smell of chalk in the air
rows of grips on the wall
the feel of a gritty mat under calloused feet
posters of heroes
rows of beams
the joy of landing in the pit
sometimes i forget it's a "mommy & me" class
rows of grips on the wall
the feel of a gritty mat under calloused feet
posters of heroes
rows of beams
the joy of landing in the pit
sometimes i forget it's a "mommy & me" class
Monday, April 9, 2007
The List
Reason number 14: 5:45 p.m. Chad's just gotten home from work. Ellie's running around in the buff. I'm in the kitchen listening to Sean Hannity, cooking dinner. DING-DONG...the doorbell rings. It's the agent who had scheduled at 3:30 pm today. "We're running a little late. Can we still show the house?"
The List
Reason number 13: The phone rings. "We have an agent who would like to show your home between 3:30 and 4:30". I glance at the clock...it's 3:26.
The List
I've decided to start a list of reasons why I do not like having my house for sale as they happen. Not that I am a constant complainer, but it sure feels good to vent. I'm starting with a random number because it sounds better.
Reason 12: It's Easter night and we've just returned home from a fun but tiring party. I just want to sit down but instead proceed to clean the entire house (including mopping) for the next two hours because the house "might" show on Monday.
Reason 12: It's Easter night and we've just returned home from a fun but tiring party. I just want to sit down but instead proceed to clean the entire house (including mopping) for the next two hours because the house "might" show on Monday.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
And another thing...
Dear random parents,
I'm not one to harp on one as to how things run in a household. I don't really care if you "attachment parent" or "Ferberize" your kids. I don't care if you put them in time-out or swat them (of course, as long as it's not in anger). Parenting is stressful and so I am a fan of doing whatever works for your family to minimize the stress. My one request is that you PLEASE pay attention to your child's behavior when in public. If you choose to bring your wild boys to a playground (for instance, the one at Sonic) it would be greatly appreciated if you don't let them trample the toddlers that are hanging around. Please keep them out of my daughter's grill. I don't know you and therefore, don't want you trying to sit on top of my daughter while on the carousel. If you choose to ignore your children and continue enjoying your Route 44 Coke, don't act surprised when I scold your children. Stop living in denial...all moms know if their "angel" is really a hellion.
Sincerely,
Becky
p.s. I hope you enjoyed your corn dog.
I'm not one to harp on one as to how things run in a household. I don't really care if you "attachment parent" or "Ferberize" your kids. I don't care if you put them in time-out or swat them (of course, as long as it's not in anger). Parenting is stressful and so I am a fan of doing whatever works for your family to minimize the stress. My one request is that you PLEASE pay attention to your child's behavior when in public. If you choose to bring your wild boys to a playground (for instance, the one at Sonic) it would be greatly appreciated if you don't let them trample the toddlers that are hanging around. Please keep them out of my daughter's grill. I don't know you and therefore, don't want you trying to sit on top of my daughter while on the carousel. If you choose to ignore your children and continue enjoying your Route 44 Coke, don't act surprised when I scold your children. Stop living in denial...all moms know if their "angel" is really a hellion.
Sincerely,
Becky
p.s. I hope you enjoyed your corn dog.
In Case of Emergency
Would someone please hurry and buy my house? For the love, I do NOT enjoy keeping it "show" ready.
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