Puppy Love

29 05 2007

Crushed By Puppy Love
( A tribute to those first moments when boy sees girl
as something more than a “Cootie Carrier” ).

This is not what I expected
I find it hard to breath
My stomach’s feeling queasy
I walk with weakened knees

I must put on my bravest face
I can’t show my distress
I’m on a roller coaster
I feel a deep need to impress

Sweat glands working overtime
A heart that’s beating fast
Perhaps I should get some help
Perhaps this sickness will not last

I remember when it started
The moment I was woozy
The moment her eyes looked at me
Her smile had been choosey

Now sparks are shooting in my brain
And I find it hard to think
She wrote my name on her notebook
I’ve been taken to the brink

She’s a perfect, flawless angel
Sent from God above
I know what you are thinking
But THIS IS NOT puppy love

There’s no one quite as pretty
There’s no one quite as kind
There just is no one better
You can look, but will not find

My parents offer sage advice
They say this will not last
They say – feelings will go away
Just a memory in my past

How could they know
How she makes me feel
They’ve been married quite a while
And I know this feeling’s real

I think I’m feeling better
It comes as a surprise
I thought I die of ecstasy
By looking in her eyes

Suddenly I’m swept away
The sickness comes anew
Another girl – she looked at me
Now what will I do?

This is not what I expected
I find it hard to breath
My stomach’s feeling queasy
I walk with weakened knees….

- Glenn A. Hascall -

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Quote

29 05 2007

Thoughts on this quote?

You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience by which you really stop to look fear in the face.  You are able to say to yourself, “I lived through this horror, I can take the next thing that comes along.”    - Elanor Roosevelt





100 things

29 05 2007

Okay – Mrs. Vermeulen came up with 100 things about her, let me see if I can accomplish the same feat. 

100.  Dr. Pepper is really the only soda I  drink.

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99.  Diet sodas literally make me sick.

98. I drink a lot of water.

97. I do not drink beer or wine.

96. I did not try alcohol until I was 21.

95. My birthday is Christmas Eve.

96. I hate to fly.

95. I have been to Italy and Switzerland.

94. I love visiting my friend Jane in New York.

93.  I love going to San Francisco.

92. I prefer the ocean/beach to the mountains.

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91. Alaska is the most beautiful place I have ever seen.

90. I almost failed my Junior year of High School, but a very incredible teacher saved me - Thank you Mr. Ishiwata. 

89. I have collected penguins for about 20 years – started as a joke and grew.

88. My first car was a 1969 red, convertible VW Bug. Which looked like this. I got it after I graduated from high school.

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87. I now have a black and white 1978 VW convertible.   

86. The actor Emilio Estevez held the door of an AM/PM Mini Market door open for me.

85. Madonna almost ran me over on a bicycle.

84.  I sat in front of a house watching the filming of one of the Nightmare on Elm Street movies. - The house has a red door, however it is NOT on Elm Street. It is located off Sunset Boulevard.

83. I have seen the Hollywood Walk of Fame at night. . . . . . .  it is a scary place to be.  The freaks really do come out at night, especially on Hollywood Boulevard.

82.  I have been proposed to 3 times, only accepted 2  and ended up marrying one of them -  Patrick Ryan.

81. In high school I drove the family baby- blue station wagon to school. Yes, it was a baby blue station wagon.

80. I prefer Macs to PCs.

79.  I love the video arcade game Centipede.

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78. My ALL time favorite song is, “Boys of Summer” by Don Henley. It changed my life.

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77. The theme of my Senior Prom was, “Take a Look at me Now” by Phil Collins, from the movie, “Against All Odds.”  It still reminds me of my high school boyfriend.

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76. My dad can sing just like Elvis and use to impersonate Elvis by request in Talent Shows at the school he taught at.

75. My grandpa (dad’s dad) taught himself how to play the guitar.  When he was younger his family use to play local barn dances.

74.  I grew up surrounded by music, my dad was always singing, and every time we were visiting my grandpa, the visit always ended with “mini-jam” sessions of guitar music and singing.  It was SO cool!

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73. I have 2 younger brothers.

72. My brother, 2 years younger, plays and writes his own music – even recorded a CD – and toured with his group in California one summer.

71. I love cats.

70. I love dogs.

69. I want to own a horse someday.

68. I love how each of my children are so different from one another and so unique.

67. I like the Muppet Movie – a lot!

66. I stood in line to see the original Star Wars movie 30 years ago.

65.  I have been to the Winchester Mystery House more than once – creepy.

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64.  I do NOT like heights.

63. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream is my favorite.

62. I cannot eat fast food – it will make me sick.

61. I can make very good Chocolate Chip Cookies.

60. I remember my grandparents taking me to see movies at the El Rey theater here in Manteca – which is now Kelly Brothers restaurant.

59. My ancestors have been in the United States, before it was the United States.

58. One of my Jr. High teachers made us do “dance” for PE.  We had to learn the “Hustle.”

57. I had to pass a swimming test in order to graduate – but I never took it – I had surgery on my leg and could not swim.  The PE teacher knew my dad so he asked me if I could swim, I said yes, so I passed.

56.  I have come very close to dying – twice.

55.  My first “official” boyfriend was named Brian. We just got in contact again – which is totally cool.   

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54. I had to have an emergency appendectomy (appendix) when I was in 7th grade.

53.  My favorite book is “The Stand” by Stephen King.

52. I love to read.

51. I had my tonsils removed when I was 19.

50. My parents own a cabin in Pinecrest and I spent my  summers up there while growing up – had a blast and hung out with other “cabin kids”

49.  Use to own a sailboat = I know how to sail.

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48. I know how to clean a fish – I have gutted and cleaned MANY fish.

47. I do NOT like to go fishing.

46. I hate hot weather – anything over 85 degrees is too hot.

45. I can drive a stick shift.

44.  I have broken the same toe twice.

43.  I have bruised my tailbone – it HURT!

42. I graduated from high school with people I went to Kindergarten with – alphabetical order (last name) - Bert, Me, Danny. It was cool!

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41. I grew up watching Sesame Street, The Electric Company, New Zoo Revue, Bugs Bunny, Land of the Lost and HR Puff-N-Stuff.

40.  Use to love the cartoon Captain Caveman. I saw it in Italy, and it was strange listening to Captain Caveman speak Italian.

39. While in Florence, Italy, my brother, my cousin and I sat around in the evening and threw wet washcloths at mosquitoes for fun.  There were A LOT of mosquitoes.   (Florenece was built on a swamp)  

38. I use to go to Disneyland every year up until I was about 10.

37. I grew up in San Jose, but my parents grew up in Manteca.

36. After high school I went to San Jose City College before transferring to Pepperdine in Malibu, California. Best roommate ever = Anna Marie – love her!

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35.  I almost moved to Tennessee – but I did not like the humidity – gross! 

34. I absolutely love and adore James Purtle.

33.  ”Friends” is one of my all time favortie sitcoms.

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32.  I like “That 70’s Show.”

31.  “Lost” and “ER” are two of my “must see” shows each week.

30.   Someday I want to go to Ireland.

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29.   I love the people I work with at Veritas.

28. I actually enjoy teaching Jr. High students – even if they do get on my nerves sometimes. = }

27. I LOVE it when former students stay in touch. 

26.  My oldest and dearest friend, Diego, and I, have been friends for about 25 years.  We grew up together, were always there for each other and still are – love him!

25.  My second oldest and dearest friend, Christine, and I have been friends for about 20 years.  I miss seeing her as much as I use to.  She lives in San Jose and was my Matron of Honor in my wedding.

24.  I think the movie “The Breakfast Club” is the perfect movie to show what high school is really like.

23.  My all time favorite movie is “Titanic”

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22. I have had people sing the song ”Wendy” by the Beach Boys to me, more than once.

21. I love going to concerts.

20. My first concert was Bruce Springsteen – 1985 – his Born in the U.S.A. concert.

19. Huey Lewis and the News are one of my all time favorite groups.

18. I do not swear.

17. I do not like rice, apples, Chinese food and I am allergic to citric acid found in my fruits and soft drinks – except Dr. Pepper - it makes me sick and eats away the top coating of my tongue. 

16. I have a “geographical” tongue. Yes, this is a real medical condition – seriously.

15. I have no desire to visit Hawaii.

14.  I love U.S. History.

13. I love to sleep in and I have to sleep with A LOT of pillows!

12. My parents and grandparents = AWESOME!!!!!!!

11. I am afraid of illegal drugs – that is why I have never tried one.

10. I almost ran over David Letterman in Malibu one day on my way to work.

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9. Growing up I had more guy friends than girl friends. It was hard to find bridesmaids for my wedding – guys just don’t look good in dresses and none of them would shave their legs. 

8.  I use to spend 1 to 3 weeks of the summer at Church camp, as a camper and/or a counselor.  Great memories!

7. I use to have posters of Erik Estrada, Sylvester Stallone and the Bee Gees in my room – when I was 12.

6. At Pepperdine I asked a guy to a formal by reading him a Dr. Seuss book. It was like a formal Sadie Hawkins.

5. I love Johnny Depp!!!!

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4. I believe today’s music and movies think people are to stupid to understand more in depth meaning/vocabulary.  Movies are violent and vulgar and music is full of foul language.  I want to be challenged intellectually, not treated like a moron.

3.  I have gone to church all my life and still go.  I believe in God and try to live my life for him and to set a good example for my children.

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2.  I love my 3 children – they complete me.

1. I LOVE MY HUSBAND, HE IS MY BEST FRIEND AND I DO NOT KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO WITHOUT HIM!!!!! 

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Dedication to WWII Veterns – like my Grandpas

28 05 2007

This is a story I found on the internet and I believe it is perfect for Memorial Day tomorrow.  Every time you see our Flag flying you need to pause and remember that many people died fighting for our country and our Flag.  Remember them and never take their sacrfice or your freedoms for granted. 

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An elderly gentleman gave me something over twenty-six years ago that really belongs to you World War II veterans. I think it’s time that I pass it on. I am a thief who took, enjoyed, and hoarded something of yours. He meant for you to have it, but he gave it to me.

The Mitzels had always been good to me back in Clinton, Ohio–my hometown. When I learned that they were vacationing in Vienna, I took a week’s leave to go intercept them. The year was 1977. I was a young soldier stationed in northern
Italy.

A friend had written, giving me the Mitzels’ itinerary and the name of their hotel. Joan Mitzel, then traveling in Europe with her family, had accompanied me to the homecoming dance in my senior year of high school. We had attended church together.

Arriving in the beautiful city, I got a room and telephoned my friends. Dr. Mitzel answered. When I was nineteen it did not occur to me that I might be intruding. Dr. Mitzel made me feel that he was delighted. We kept my presence in the city a secret until I could sneak up on the family on the front steps of the opera house. Puzzled looks, warm handshakes and hugs, and a few “how-did-you-find-us-here” questions, asked in various ways, marked our reuinion.

The Mitzels graciously took me with them for the day, sightseeing, tasting food, and soaking up the beautiful sights of old Vienna. It didn’t matter to me what we did. It was good to be with a family from home and away from the army for a few days.

That is when I encountered the elderly gentleman on the sidewalk. Gray, small, and stooped, walking with effort, he approached slowly, tentatively, almost timidly–unlike a practiced panhandler wanting a handout or a religious zealot with a pamphlet. Struggling to speak the words in English, he asked, “You–are an American? A soldier?”
“Yes, sir.” I said. “I’m an American and a soldier.”

He reached out a withered hand and touched my arm. His eyes misted. For whatever reason, this was a meaningful moment for this aged gentleman speaking to a stranger on a sidewalk in Vienna, Austria in 1977.

“You are–,” he started, but paused, searching for the word. “You are–,” he began again, pausing, but then finding the word he wanted, “noble.” Then he said it again, all together, “You are noble. You are a noble man.” He patted my arm a few times, gently tapping the sentiment into place.

“Thank you, sir,” I said. “Thank you very much.”

He looked at me as though I were a magnificent statue portraying some exalted luminary. Never had I felt so respected, so immensely honored. No president or general pinning a medal on my chest could have expressed more genuine admiration than the words, touch, and countenance of that bent, wrinkled, humble man. I knew I had done nothing at all to earn it, but I accepted it with puzzled gratitude in that sudden, electric moment on the sidewalk. I said, “thank you,” and the man finally turned and hobbled away.

Why? What had I done to provoke such high praise? I was nothing more–or less–than a generic American soldier on furlough in a European city thirty-one years after the end of World War II. My G.I. haircut must have given away that I was a soldier. I wore civilian clothes. Maybe the man had overheard my speech and observed enough to suppose that I was an American.

I had performed no noble act. The man respected me so highly because I was an American soldier. He had no basis for honoring me with such tribute beyond that. I stood in for you to receive the reward. I was the visible symbol who just happened to be there for the man who had to say something.

I accepted the gift, knowing even then that it was for you. You earned the respect that he gave me. Please accept my apology for holding it for so many years before passing it along.

When I watch the old black and white footage from World War II, sometimes I think I see a younger version of the man I met in Vienna. He is waving and smiling at American tanks and soldiers, trying to get your attention so he can thank you. At times, I think I can make out his features on the faces of living skeletons borne away from liberated concentration camps, unable to speak. At least I know that it was supremely important to the man who spoke to me in
Vienna to say what he said to me that day.

The vintage films show images of you, too. You are trudging through mud, or flying planes, driving tanks, smoking cigarettes in foxholes, firing rifles, and writing lonely letters to loved ones at home. I never have to struggle to find the fitting word. A meek and gentle man gave it to me on a sidewalk in
Vienna. When he looked at me he saw you and told me what he really wanted to tell you. You are–. I cannot bring myself to just blurt out the word that he worked so hard to find and chose so carefully. You are that thing because of what you did for so many imperiled people. You endured hardships to earn the two syllables that he used so reverently to speak of you. Hold still long enough to feel his hand tapping the sentiment into place. Picture his moist eyes and hear his earnest, struggling voice when I tell you what he said to you when he spoke to me: “You are noble. You are a noble man.”

By Tim Nichols
Copyright 2005

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Titanic

28 05 2007

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Okay – since I disclosed my obsession with Johnny Depp – which most of you knew anyway – I will now tell about my lesser known obsession. I LOVE the movie Titanic. I am also completely fascinated with the factual history of this horrible event in modern day history that claimed the life of 1500 people in one fateful night.

http://www.allsitecafe.com/titanic.html

Great site for the history of The Titanic – many links – including passenger lists. My husband – Patrick Ryan – “died” on the Titanic – according to the passenger list for 3rd class. 

ANYWAY. . . . . . . . . . . 

In 1985 Titanic was discovered by Robert Ballard. 

http://www.titanic-titanic.com/discovery_of_titanic.shtml

Shortly after the ship was discovered I pick up a Scholastic book that showed the searching and the finding of the sunken vessel on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.  Then I began to read about the passengers, those who survived and those who were lost.  It is a timeless tale of “What would I have done if I had been on the Titanic the night it sank?  Would I have been a survivor, fighting for my place on a lifeboat? Or would I have faced the inevitable and held tightly to my loved ones as the ship went down into the chilly waters?  As a human, it is impossible to say what any of us would have done in that type of situation.  We would like to think that we would be humane to others and do the right thing, but what would the right thing be?

Then in 1997 the movie was released.

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Once it hit theaters it broke all previous box-office records.

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So the question remains – why am I obsessed with the movie?  The history had fascinated me for over 10 years.  I knew how the movie would end – 1500 people would die.However, I was not prepared for the spectacular movie in which the story of Titanic was told.  From the opening scene to the last credit I was hooked.  I felt like I was there, on that ship, traveling the Atlantic on my way to America.

I was also drawn into the story of the social classes.  In the early 1900’s social classes in America were very well drawn and seperated.  The ones who had – had a lot and the ones who had little – had VERY little.  It was the haves and the haves not.  The two did not meet.

However, in the movie, they do meet, Jack – a have not and Rose, one who has it all. As the ship sails towards it’s envitable end, Jack and Rose fall in love.  Their love story I believe is part of the movie that drew me in.

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The first part of the love story that rings so true to me is that feeling of first love, new love, that feeling of - nobody can stop us because we are young, in love and will conquer the world.  Some of the banter that was exchanged between Jack and Rose could have been taken from conversations I  had with some people in my past when I was young and in love.  

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 Hopefully, many of you will have a “Jack” in your life. I have been fortunate to have had more than one.  A “Jack” in your life is that special someone who will “save you” from yourself. Who will love you for who you are and who will always bring out the best in you.  Then when push comes to shove, they will let you go, because they want you to have the life you deserve, even if it breaks their hearts to do so.  I am fortunate in the fact that I have a couple of “Jacks” that I can honestly say, “Saved me – in every way a person can be saved.”

I have seen the movie more times than I can count.  I love the soundtrack.  I also met some of the most wonderful people due to my obsession.  I began talking to people on a Titanic movie chat room board.  We not only talked about Titanic, we talked about other things too.  Pretty soon,. we were a part of each others lives.We first started talking (chat room) in 1998. 

In 2003, we arranged to all meet in New York where Jane owns a Bed and Breakfast in Brooklyn.  There were 8 of us who converged on her B&B in NY in July 2003.  We came from all over:   2 – California, 1-Texas, 1-Ohio, 1-Wisconsin, 1-Connecticut, 1-New Jersey,   1-upper New York.  We had never met before – yet it was like seeing old friends.  We all hit if off wonderfully and I had the best 8 days ever and made lifetime friends.  All of this due to a movie called Titanic.

Here is a photo array of our adventures:  http://www.dakgraphics.com/titanic2003/

I have not watched Titanic in a very long time and I believe it is due to be watched.  It is just finding the time – after all it is a 3 hour movie – but I LOVE it!

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Now if only Johnny Depp had played Jack Dawson. . . . . . .





Johnny Depp

27 05 2007

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Hi, my name is Wendy and I am obsessed with Johnny Depp, and have been since about 1987.  Also, I do not plan on letting go of this obsession.

I first “discovered” Johnny on a TV show called “21 Jump Street.” He played an undercover police officer that infiltrated high schools. 

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I would watch him everyday – because the show was on everyday.  If you read anything about Johnny Depp you will discover that he really did not like being on the TV show.  However, the TV show was what exposed him to so many people and is what began my road to obsession.

He left his TV contract as soon as he could.  He went into movies.  Johnny had a small part in the movie “Platoon” – which takes place during the Vietnam war and he is a translator. 

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He also starred in the first “Nightmare on Elm Street.”  He was killed off early – in fact he may have been one of the first ones killed.  He was on his bed when Freddy got him.  

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After “21 Jump Street” went off the air, I pretty much fulfilled my Johnny obsession with his movies.  I will admit that I have not seen all of his movies, but I have seen enough to know that I still adore this man!  Yes, he is a man – he is no longer a teen idol – and I can never get enough of him!

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The thing about Johnny Depp is that he does not go for the “Blockbuster” movies.  A little trivia fact – he was offered the part Tom Cruise played in the Vampire movie before Tom.   Johnny was also offered the part Brad Pitt played in “Legends of the Fall” BEFORE Brad Pitt.  AND he was offered Keanu Reeves part in Speed, before Keanu.  

Johnny has always played “quirky” characters.  That is what I like about him.  He does not fit the “typical” male-leading-actor role.  I loved him in “Edward Scissorhands” because you can see his talent as an actor.  He expresses SO much emotion with just his eyes.

The movie “Benny and Joon” is another great movie. One of my favorite Johnny Depp movies, next to Pirates.  It is quirky, funny and romantic – love it.  I highly recommend seeing it if you have never seen it.

   

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Then “Pirates of the Caribbean” was released and people finally saw what a great actor Johnny was, as well as how sexy he could be.  Let’s face it – Captain Jack Sparrow is the sexiest pirate you have ever seen.

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So – I have faced the fact that I have an obsession with Johnny Depp, but it could be worse – I could be obsessed with something else- something harmful.

My name is Wendy and I absolutely adore Johnny Depp, he is the sexiest pirate ever!  

Oh, and if you have not seen Pirates 3 – I highly recommend it. (Stay through the credits) Johnny is superb as always and I will tell you that Orlando Bloom is incredibly good looking too.  Not as good looking as Johnny, but he is easy on the eyes, so to speak. 

 

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Yes – I am obsessed with Johnny Depp and I plan on keeping it that way!

 





Legal pain

27 05 2007

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Okay – make sure you always do whatever the dentist says to do. 

On Tuesday, as most of you know, I had a root canal.  This is, in my opinion,  a modern day form of torture.  The worst part is that it is legal and you actually PAY someone to torture you.  Thank goodness for anesthesia.

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 If you are not familiar with a root canal, basically the dentist props your mouth open with these metal clasps so you can NOT close your mouth during the procedure.  If you do not think that hurts – you are crazy.

 After your mouth is numb, the drilling begins.  The goal is to completely hollow out your tooth and fill it with another type of material.  This will, hopefully, save your tooth and relieve the pain you were having due to whatever infection was previous there. 

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Problem - what happens when the dentist is drilling and you are NOT completely numb?  Well, you make awful horrid noises and try to yell with your mouth pried open and a drill going through your tooth.  I had to do this 3 times on Tuesday. I came very close to hitting the dentist.  As I tried to get out of the chair he realized that there was a problem.  Gee, could the tear running down my cheek have been a sign?   If you have never felt a dentist drill hit a live nerve in your mouth, well then you do not know what pain is. 

If I was being tortured for secret information and someone started drilling into my tooth without it being numb – I would give them the secret to the universe!   It HURTS!!!!!  It seems I have extra nerves in my gum area that do not become numb unless injected directly. In other words, the dentist had to put the needle into the partial hole he had drilled into my tooth and inject the underlying gum.

Yeah – for the one time in my life I have something “extra” and it has to be sensitive nerves in my gums that do not like to go numb.  Why couldn’t it be “extra” money in my bank or something like that?

I had to keep my mouth open for 2 hours – no relief.  Now I just feel like someone hit my jaw with a sledge hammer.  I keep biting on that side of my mouth which sends excruciating pain shooting throughout my jaw.  It is never going to heal if I keep hurting it. 

Next time – I think I will just tell them to pull out the tooth or knock me out, because it is modern day torture and I am not a fan of torture. 

However, I hope there will not be a next time.  I have had 4 root canals. The first one in 1987 – and it was an emergency – we will not even discuss the pain involved with that one. 

 Each one has been in my 12 year molars.  So they are the permanent teeth I have had the longest.  Also when they came in, they did not have enamel on them due to a childhood illness. Did you know if you get really sick as an infant it can affect your permanent teeth?  It can !  

I had to have all my permanent molars filled because they did not have enamel on them.  And back when I was a kid they did not put sealant on our teeth – however – we did have fluoride rinses at school.  Totally different story. 

Fillings wear away over time and now I have 4 root canals.  Sometimes getting older is fun – more privileges, more life lessons learned, but sometimes it really stinks.  Especially when things start falling apart and wearing away.

Lesson – take care of your teeth, visit your dentist and do whatever he/she says to do – otherwise you will be tortured!  SMILE! 

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Rainbow Bridge

11 05 2007

If you have a special pet, you will like this web page – but beware – it may make you sad or even cry.  Just take a look.

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

Here are the words to The Rainbow Bridge – the above link has pictures and music.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….

Author unknown…

                                                          

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Your future

11 05 2007

Think about this one:

              Life is like a movie, you write your own ending.

True?  Not true?  Tell me.





Think before you speak

10 05 2007

Think about this:

              Foul language manifests intellectual poverty.

Thoughts??????

English? 

How intelligent you really look on the internet!