There is this guy I know. He is a conman.... the lowest piece of vermin on gods green earth... and unfortunately he has been getting away with stuff for many many years... Without going into too many details, (to protect his child[ren]) just imagine the worst kind of man, in an unfortunate "good looking package".... and there you go... that is N*****
Well, for a long time now, he has hurt someone I love more than anything in the world, and there were those around who just wondered if the courts had gone mad... and were disgusted at the justice system... but finally a judge has ruled and stripped this man of all his rights in this case. And it is a glorious day... for all who fight for the best interest of children and good people, Justice has WON and a great "evil" have been avoided.....
The child in the middle of this, is safe, will have a wonderful upbringing, feel loved, respected and put first. There will be no more hurt on his precious soul from his dad messing up his life...
And for once, I go into the new year, with hope, faith, and a little stronger belief in Justice for ALL....
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Jewish Missionaries?
Now before anyone gets their panties all twisted up in pretzels... let me just acknowledge, I am a white, naive girl who doesn't know many things, but in my defense I am not trying to offend... I am just saying it as I see it. I am sorry if I step on anyone's toes!! And please feel free to enlighten me, but do so nicely and respectfully! (as I also try to be!!)
I have come to think that being a Norwegian LDS chick in New York, is possibly comparable to a black catholic living in Salt Lake City.... By that I mean to say, it is a strange new world out here in NYC. Strange customs, strange holidays, (but LOVELY people!!!!), and a huge mish-mash of everything in between...
Now to my point... throughout these four months I've come to understand that NYC largely follows the Jewish Holidays... back in September/October the kids' school was out during the time of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and most businesses were closed or shut down early... Then during Sukkot there were little square "huts" all over the place... in the parks, etc. And this is when I saw the most peculiar thing.... One night as I was making my way home I passed through a park area to the Subway, when I was approached by a nice Jewish man who asked me if I was Jewish, I told him no and that I had to run to catch my subway... and that was the end of that... I forgot the episode until this past Sunday night...when as I was leaving Barnes and Noble, I was again approached by a nice looking young man. He asked me if I were Jewish, to which I replied no, he then asked if I knew that tonight [Sunday] was the last day of Hanukkah, I said I did know that... and he asked me if I had any Jewish friends and then encouraged me to tell them happy Hanukkah...
I was strangely brought back in time to a cold day in Norway, when I was the one, approaching strangers to share my church belief and customs.... Street Meetings... As I thanked the nice young man and wished him a happy Hanukkah, and ran for the bus, I looked back towards the square and the huge Menorah and saw others, walking around talking to people, I thought to myself, maybe we're not so different after all.....
I have come to think that being a Norwegian LDS chick in New York, is possibly comparable to a black catholic living in Salt Lake City.... By that I mean to say, it is a strange new world out here in NYC. Strange customs, strange holidays, (but LOVELY people!!!!), and a huge mish-mash of everything in between...
Now to my point... throughout these four months I've come to understand that NYC largely follows the Jewish Holidays... back in September/October the kids' school was out during the time of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and most businesses were closed or shut down early... Then during Sukkot there were little square "huts" all over the place... in the parks, etc. And this is when I saw the most peculiar thing.... One night as I was making my way home I passed through a park area to the Subway, when I was approached by a nice Jewish man who asked me if I was Jewish, I told him no and that I had to run to catch my subway... and that was the end of that... I forgot the episode until this past Sunday night...when as I was leaving Barnes and Noble, I was again approached by a nice looking young man. He asked me if I were Jewish, to which I replied no, he then asked if I knew that tonight [Sunday] was the last day of Hanukkah, I said I did know that... and he asked me if I had any Jewish friends and then encouraged me to tell them happy Hanukkah...
I was strangely brought back in time to a cold day in Norway, when I was the one, approaching strangers to share my church belief and customs.... Street Meetings... As I thanked the nice young man and wished him a happy Hanukkah, and ran for the bus, I looked back towards the square and the huge Menorah and saw others, walking around talking to people, I thought to myself, maybe we're not so different after all.....
The Power of Books
I know I've done postings about this before, but yesterday I had another fun experience at the bookstore! (Besides reading a pretty good book)
I'm sitting in the window at Barnes and Noble, and this very cute guy comes and sits down next to me on a huge, movable staircase.... We made eye contact, nodded at each other, smiled and then he said "the best seat in the house!" I smiled at him and said, "you might be right about that" then turned to look out the window... A few times over the next little while our eyes would meet again, we would smile at each other and then turn back to our books or look out the window.
The square down below was beautiful. It bathed in the twiligh and people scurried to and fro'. The christmas lights wrapped around the trees along the street shone as if the very lives of those passing by depended on them... and the lights of the cars made it nice and colourful. There was a big Menorah down in the little park as well, made out of some kind of wood, but the lights from around it bounced off it and gave it a strange, but beautiful, glow...
It was magical!!
Until one of the Barnes and Noble workers came to yell at me for sitting in the window....
My newfound friend got upset on my behalf, because noone told him to get off the latter, and he didn't think that was fair. He also didn't see the danger of anyone sitting in the windows and made a thorough "search" for reasons it wouldn't be safe to sit there. It was sweet, and funny, and nice... to think someone cared enough about a stranger to do that, or get invested in that way.
A little while later his phone beeped, and he was off... with a lovely smile, a nodd and a "Happy New Year" to me, he disappeared from my life as quickly and quietly as he had come. Not knowing the enchantment he had left me with...
it was beautiful...
I'm sitting in the window at Barnes and Noble, and this very cute guy comes and sits down next to me on a huge, movable staircase.... We made eye contact, nodded at each other, smiled and then he said "the best seat in the house!" I smiled at him and said, "you might be right about that" then turned to look out the window... A few times over the next little while our eyes would meet again, we would smile at each other and then turn back to our books or look out the window.
The square down below was beautiful. It bathed in the twiligh and people scurried to and fro'. The christmas lights wrapped around the trees along the street shone as if the very lives of those passing by depended on them... and the lights of the cars made it nice and colourful. There was a big Menorah down in the little park as well, made out of some kind of wood, but the lights from around it bounced off it and gave it a strange, but beautiful, glow...
It was magical!!
Until one of the Barnes and Noble workers came to yell at me for sitting in the window....
My newfound friend got upset on my behalf, because noone told him to get off the latter, and he didn't think that was fair. He also didn't see the danger of anyone sitting in the windows and made a thorough "search" for reasons it wouldn't be safe to sit there. It was sweet, and funny, and nice... to think someone cared enough about a stranger to do that, or get invested in that way.
A little while later his phone beeped, and he was off... with a lovely smile, a nodd and a "Happy New Year" to me, he disappeared from my life as quickly and quietly as he had come. Not knowing the enchantment he had left me with...
it was beautiful...
Monday, December 29, 2008
A, B, Z
For Christmas this year I got three new friends! One of the best gifts ever.... Barry, Annie and Zed blew in with the winds from California, and we've become fast friends. Bonded over Cats! Who knew?!?!?!lol
Barry is a professional Juggler, and after having youtubed him I became a big fan and am thoroughly amazed at his skills.
Annie is a writer and a teacher, and a mom... Though I haven't read anything of hers as of yet, I am sure it will be great when I do... :)
Zed is fantastic! He is truly an artist and has amazing drawing skills. My feeling is he is going to do great things growing up... Loving, accepting, open and lovable, I could just hug and squeeze him all day long. he is 6 going on 36!
So welcome friends, and I look forward to hanging out lots more! :)
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Christmas 2008
Arrrrgh...
I just lost the fun and cute text that goes with this post......
GRRRRRRRRR
Unfortunately my moment of pure inspiration have passed and I can not recreate it, therefore you all will not read the totally amazing stuff I had written...
(lol, I AM kidding about the amazement, of course!)
So, in short, here is the movies I watched this Christmas....
This is who I spent Christmas with I guess... not such a bad bunch I must say!
lol
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Scrooge had a point.....
It is Christmas Eve 2008. I sit by myself, listening to Christmas music online, and feeling just a tad sentimental and Scrooge'ish. One thing I've come to accept is that Christmas is a time for family and loved ones, and if one can't have that, at least for me, it becomes a bit pointless... However, I repress my inner Scrooge, and go on, a little melancholy but not to the point of ruining it for others (I hope....)
A Life Lesson I am learning (over and over and over it seems) is that life is so many times better when it is shared. Life lived alone sucks, and no wonder Scrooge became the bitter nasty old bugger he was! However I am also taking lessons from another favorite "story", (thanks Jimmy Stewart!!) that of George Bailey. Before one sinks to deep in the woe of being alone, it is important to remember one is here for a reason and other peoples' lives would be dramatically changed if one wasn't around. AND it's important to help the angels get their wings! ; )
So for now, Happy Holidays!
Enjoy your loved ones while you can.
I know I will!
A Life Lesson I am learning (over and over and over it seems) is that life is so many times better when it is shared. Life lived alone sucks, and no wonder Scrooge became the bitter nasty old bugger he was! However I am also taking lessons from another favorite "story", (thanks Jimmy Stewart!!) that of George Bailey. Before one sinks to deep in the woe of being alone, it is important to remember one is here for a reason and other peoples' lives would be dramatically changed if one wasn't around. AND it's important to help the angels get their wings! ; )
So for now, Happy Holidays!
Enjoy your loved ones while you can.
I know I will!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Christmas Card/Letter/Thingey
I am, for some unknown reason, having terrible problems with my christmas card/letter/thingey this year... and it's weird, because more things happened in 2008 than the previous three years, so I don't get it... I'm just not finding the "groove" and it's annoying.
So if anyone have suggestions, solutions or inspiration of any sorts, please feel free to advice me... If not, I will repost the one from last year without changes... ha ha ha
Well, I am off to do some more house cleaning (oh joy) and then I am heading out.... to see if I can take some more pictures of the beautiful christmasy city.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
update'ish
oh my poor neglected little blog...
it's been so long since we've got together... and even now, it won't be long... but know that I am fine... I've had a bit of a rough time, and with that anxiety, and you know when that happens... I withdraw, and shut out the world at large... even you my little blog.
However, there is light at the end of the tunel, it comes in the shape of a christmas letter, pictures I've taken over the last month, and maybe even a funny tidbit. So don't fret. I will be back, and soon. So reassure those others who stumble across your pages and might in any way shape or form feel they'd like to come back, we will once again have stories to tell!
it's been so long since we've got together... and even now, it won't be long... but know that I am fine... I've had a bit of a rough time, and with that anxiety, and you know when that happens... I withdraw, and shut out the world at large... even you my little blog.
However, there is light at the end of the tunel, it comes in the shape of a christmas letter, pictures I've taken over the last month, and maybe even a funny tidbit. So don't fret. I will be back, and soon. So reassure those others who stumble across your pages and might in any way shape or form feel they'd like to come back, we will once again have stories to tell!
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