Monthly Archives: January 2010

Fit Friday…1/29/2010

Really had a tough time this week. – I am learning that allergens do really bad things to me. I overloaded on wheat yesterday and I’m having a really hard time with respiratory stuff. – I learned that I should … Continue reading

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Compatibilism vs. Libertarian Free Will…and Eternal vs. Everlasting

On Free Will and the Sovereignty of God 1. Explain the difference between a libertarian and a compatibilist conception of free will. My study of compatibilism, will, free will and libertarian free will goes deeper than the readings from the … Continue reading

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Research Papers…

I’m odd.  The two classes this semester…GOODIE!  I get to do research papers! 10 pages each for the finals – one on the Philosophy of Religion and the other on a subject of Deafness. Possible – linguistic development of deaf … Continue reading

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Is Religion Necessary?

Philosophy reflection paper: January 19. 2010 Is Religion Necessary? John Piper once said, “Words don’t mean things…definitions mean things.” In order to answer the question, “Is religion necessary?” we must first define “religion”. Some definitions say that “religion” is “the … Continue reading

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You Can’t Miss What You Don’t Know You’re Missing

One of my professors is deaf; she became deaf at such a young age that she doesn’t remember every being able to hear.  For her, being deaf is not a handicap, since she doesn’t know what “hearing” is.  For her, … Continue reading

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Have you seen “Pocahontas”?  Have you seen “Dances With Wolves”?  Okay, you know the basic story line. GO SEE IT.  IN IMAX. The special effects are incredible. The parts I liked…when Jake first woke up in his avatar body.  His … Continue reading

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Fit Friday

I’m going to cheat and date this for yesterday, since I’m a day late. I gained 1/4 pound this week (I know the problem and it’s solvable.) I did try a new “recipe” – a real no-brainer, but it fits … Continue reading

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Oops…

missed a couple of days! The water heater is in, although not what I expected.  When the plumber got to my house they “discovered” that the new heater has a bigger burner, thus more BTU’s, and the old vent system … Continue reading

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The Misandrony Bubble

.From Dr. Helen: The original article has some interesting theories on monogamy (or not) that I’m not sure I agree with. What I do agree with is the way that men (as opposed to women) are portrayed in media, sitcoms, … Continue reading

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Almost Empty Nester (again)

We’re preparing to send Tom off to college again.  I’ve adjusted very well to having the house to myself.  The drawback is that I don’t need or want this much house. Snow removal, furnace repair, water heater replacement (even with … Continue reading

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Fit Friday

Life stresses kept me from exercising daily (and I’ll get used to that and find a rhythm that works for me.  But I exercised most days. ~~~ My new recipe was not really a reci…well yes it was, since I … Continue reading

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iTunes

One of the things I do every January (and it takes me a while) is to go through all my music and sort it into my “big” playlists Driving around town sing-along songs Music for school bike riding music It … Continue reading

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2010 Goals and Objectives – Goals and Objectives

One of my week points is not only forgetting the Goals and Objectives, but forgetting ABOUT the goals and objectives. So…(before I post this) I’m going to use google calendar to remind myself weekly to post on health and monthly … Continue reading

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Before the Throne of God Above – Sojourn

Amen…this made me cry tonight… Before the throne of God above I have a strong, a perfect plea: A great High Priest, whose name is Love, Who ever lives and pleads for me. My name is graven on his hands, … Continue reading

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2010 Goals and Objectives – general health garbage

GOAL:  Be in the best health I can be Medical: remember to get my paps and mammogram remember to get my blood work done put the date on my planner to change my contact lenses before they start to hurt … Continue reading

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2010 Goals and Objectives – Cycling

Cycling GOAL:  Ride a “Century” by the end of the cycling season  – perhaps “Apple Cider Century” or “Middle of the Mitten”, both in October I most likely will not be riding outdoors until March or April (I don’t have … Continue reading

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Regarding Henry

The old guy went to live with Amanda.  I was a little worried that he would not do very well.  He hid under her bed for 2 hours, then in the basement for 2 days. We think that he might … Continue reading

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2010 Goals and Objectives – Blogging

Yeah…sorry. GOAL: Post every day grace-note – okay to miss three days a month Objective:  Stick (loosely) to the schedule. I posted a loose schedule a few months ago that has worked pretty well Objective:  Make my blog known Post … Continue reading

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Praise Moves

I like it. I benefit from the flexibility building of yoga type exercises, but don’t like the spiritual aspects. This DVD is really good. Praise Moves: The Christian Alternative to Yoga Dvd! Laurette Willis (if you click through here and … Continue reading

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2010 Goals and Objectives – Flexibility and Joint Health

GOAL:  keep joints, bones and flexibility young and healthy. Objective: Take all the right supplements CoQ-1- Glucosomine calcium Objective: Take care of myself Stay on track for 38 visits to chiropractor and massage therapy do “Praise Moves” 5 times per … Continue reading

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