More fall photos from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It had just snowed up at the top! 
Friday, October 28, 2005
Fall photos-2
More fall photos from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It had just snowed up at the top!
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Arctic Polar Cap DISAPPEARING!
Well, if you didn't believe in global warming before, I hope you do now (like Pres. Bush admitted last July). Check on this ABC link below. In a nutshell: it's speculated at the current rate of melting the Arctic ice cap will be GONE in 100 years!!!! Read the article.
Troubling Signs of Climate Change Seen in Arctic
http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/Science/story?id=1164442&page=1
Troubling Signs of Climate Change Seen in Arctic
http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/Science/story?id=1164442&page=1
Jewell-isms
Like all people middle-aged - or certainly parents - I'm developing little sayings that seem to summarize aspects of life. I've decided to put some here - as I think of them. Therefore, I hope to add to this from time to time. They don't come to me very often, though....
-- You can always tell the rich by how much they waste.
-- The day you stop exercising is the day you begin to die.
-- Jesus said the way is narrow and few find it. Therefore, if I look around and the way is crowded, I should start wondering if I missed the exit somewhere.
-- (not my original) If you put a dog in a car on a hot summer day and roll up all the windows, will the car suffer? (global warming)
-- You can always tell the rich by how much they waste.
-- The day you stop exercising is the day you begin to die.
-- Jesus said the way is narrow and few find it. Therefore, if I look around and the way is crowded, I should start wondering if I missed the exit somewhere.
-- (not my original) If you put a dog in a car on a hot summer day and roll up all the windows, will the car suffer? (global warming)
Back from Montana
Montana was again wonderful! I hiked 200 miles over the months of July and August. And again took many pictures. I'll try to post a few here, but they can also be found at:
www.my-webgallery.com Under the "search" button, search for: MrsMoose. That seems to bring up my three albums there.
We ended up coming home one week early because my work needed me (part-time job, working for a lawyer). But in hindsight, God was in it. Had we waited until that final week, we well could have been caught up in Katrina, and if we missed her, then soaring gas prices (while we drive a huge van that gets 10 mpg). So...either way, it's good we came home a week early.
The first full day here, I went out to begin cleaning my garden. Ended up being swarmed by hornets! I got five bites by the time Ben threw me into the shower. While I was in there, he killed 10 more hornets that had come inside with me. And now (I think as a result of those stings), poison ivy has found me again and I'm breaking out in several places. I never used to be allergic to poison ivy, but now it's really bad! I think my body's reaction to the hornet bites set it in overdrive and the poison ivy came on the wind and my body over-reacted to it. Whatever! I've now been itching for the past week.
So...it's a joy to be in hot, humid, overgrown Asheville. Fall is is coming.....
www.my-webgallery.com Under the "search" button, search for: MrsMoose. That seems to bring up my three albums there.
We ended up coming home one week early because my work needed me (part-time job, working for a lawyer). But in hindsight, God was in it. Had we waited until that final week, we well could have been caught up in Katrina, and if we missed her, then soaring gas prices (while we drive a huge van that gets 10 mpg). So...either way, it's good we came home a week early.
The first full day here, I went out to begin cleaning my garden. Ended up being swarmed by hornets! I got five bites by the time Ben threw me into the shower. While I was in there, he killed 10 more hornets that had come inside with me. And now (I think as a result of those stings), poison ivy has found me again and I'm breaking out in several places. I never used to be allergic to poison ivy, but now it's really bad! I think my body's reaction to the hornet bites set it in overdrive and the poison ivy came on the wind and my body over-reacted to it. Whatever! I've now been itching for the past week.
So...it's a joy to be in hot, humid, overgrown Asheville. Fall is is coming.....
Sunday, June 05, 2005
Returning to Montana
We're making plans for our return to Montana. I truly left my heart there. As Memorial Day came and went, it felt really strange to be here. Somewhere in my heart, I just KNEW I was supposed to be in Montana. We had decided against going, but last week Ben urged me to ask my boss for the time off. I did, and my boss said that was OK. YEAH!!!
It's a lot to prepare for. There's no power or water there. I'm now finding it takes mental preparation, also, to get ready for peeing in the woods on a regular basis, and keeping my hair in pigtails due to lack of opportunity to wash it. Still, I can't wait to get there and begin hiking those trails again.
The Beartooth Highway is closed this summer due to massive rockslides blocking the switchbacks. I'll miss it, but there are plenty of other places to go in the area, so even that's OK.
It's a lot to prepare for. There's no power or water there. I'm now finding it takes mental preparation, also, to get ready for peeing in the woods on a regular basis, and keeping my hair in pigtails due to lack of opportunity to wash it. Still, I can't wait to get there and begin hiking those trails again.
The Beartooth Highway is closed this summer due to massive rockslides blocking the switchbacks. I'll miss it, but there are plenty of other places to go in the area, so even that's OK.
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Thank You Terry Schiavo
Those of us who passionately desire to NOT be prolonged by extraordinary means owe a great debt of gratitude to Terry Schiavo. Like her, being young and believing I was immortal, I had not taken the necessary steps to create a Living Will making my wishes clear legally. However, as I witnessed (in the early 90's) the absolute nightmare that her life had become, it was the motivation I needed to get those legal documents taken care of. Thank you, Terry.
My heart totally breaks when I see the nightmare she's living under. And this morning on Good Morning America, Tom Delay had the audacity to say something about the Florida laws don't allow this to happen to a dog. Well, I'd like to know the last time he saw a dog on feeding tubes. I don't remember ever seeing a dog on life support - do you? And this from a man who the Ethics Committee wanted to investigate - until the House suddenly decided to change the rules and not allow Ethics Committee investigations (read "Mother Jones" magazine - a few months back, December?). How Clinton would have loved that!
Terry's husband, Michael, has said the only doctors who find her conscious are those who haven't actually seen her, only videos of her. They also interviewed Michael this morning on Good Morning America. I fully support his love of Terry to honor her wishes regarding her own life.
Aside from my Living Will, let me state again - do NOT keep me alive just for the sake of existing! It's my strongest wish that my worldly resources not be expended to the medical community. I've got a long list of places I'd prefer any money I have to go, and the medical community is nowhere near even on that list. I'm just grateful my parents aren't so controlling that they can't let me go! By no stretch of the imagination do I consider what Terry's living like to be Living - I want NO PART OF IT!
Again, thank you Terry for showing me by your example and the nightmare you now find yourself in how urgently all of us need those legal documents that permit others from doing this to us. I'm also grateful that you're not conscious to see this horror.
Being a Christian, I'd much prefer to die and go Home. I once had a vacation in Switzerland. It was wonderful. But when I showed up at the airport to return home, my flight had been cancelled. I spent the next two days stuck in Switzerland very anxious and deeply desiring to go home. That's what I think of for Terry. She's stuck in the airport and can't leave - she can't go Home. Let her go!
My heart totally breaks when I see the nightmare she's living under. And this morning on Good Morning America, Tom Delay had the audacity to say something about the Florida laws don't allow this to happen to a dog. Well, I'd like to know the last time he saw a dog on feeding tubes. I don't remember ever seeing a dog on life support - do you? And this from a man who the Ethics Committee wanted to investigate - until the House suddenly decided to change the rules and not allow Ethics Committee investigations (read "Mother Jones" magazine - a few months back, December?). How Clinton would have loved that!
Terry's husband, Michael, has said the only doctors who find her conscious are those who haven't actually seen her, only videos of her. They also interviewed Michael this morning on Good Morning America. I fully support his love of Terry to honor her wishes regarding her own life.
Aside from my Living Will, let me state again - do NOT keep me alive just for the sake of existing! It's my strongest wish that my worldly resources not be expended to the medical community. I've got a long list of places I'd prefer any money I have to go, and the medical community is nowhere near even on that list. I'm just grateful my parents aren't so controlling that they can't let me go! By no stretch of the imagination do I consider what Terry's living like to be Living - I want NO PART OF IT!
Again, thank you Terry for showing me by your example and the nightmare you now find yourself in how urgently all of us need those legal documents that permit others from doing this to us. I'm also grateful that you're not conscious to see this horror.
Being a Christian, I'd much prefer to die and go Home. I once had a vacation in Switzerland. It was wonderful. But when I showed up at the airport to return home, my flight had been cancelled. I spent the next two days stuck in Switzerland very anxious and deeply desiring to go home. That's what I think of for Terry. She's stuck in the airport and can't leave - she can't go Home. Let her go!
Friday, March 18, 2005
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Update on ANWR
Whew! Just learned that Senate vote was to try to "disconnect" the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge part from the budget, which it should be - but that was voted down. For now, our Refuge is still safe. Hope/Pray it remains so!
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Oil Drilling in Arctic Wildlife Refuge
I have some very bad news - you may have already heard. They've voted to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling....a vote of 51 to 49 I'm told. I am in deep mourning.
My initial response was livid rage (or as much as Jewell is capable of). The American people have told them over and over that we don't want this. But I guess the will of the American people no longer governs what Congress decides - special interest groups do. Guess it's not enough that Bush rapes Iraq - he has to rape us, too. And they claim they're Christians.
If they only raised gas mileage in cars and trucks to what it was in the 80's - that would more than account for any oil in the NAWR. OR...if they only explored alternative fuels. But no! They insist on devastation and destruction of a REFUGE. Does that word have no meaning anymore?!?
They claim they now know how to pollute and destroy less than they used to. I don't believe them. I mean really! Their track record is ZIP, 0, nada! Exxon has YET to pay for the Valdez disaster over 15 years ago.
I'm finding solace in Rev 11:18, "The time has come for judging the dead.....and for destroying those who destroy the earth." I find comfort in this for two major reasons: 1) God will exact judgment upon those who cause such destruction; and 2) God already knew this earth would be
destroyed. It's exceptionally hard for me to watch it, but the Bible says it will happen. The joy comes in Rev 21 when God reveals a new heaven and a new earth; and also in Matthew 5:5 where Jesus promises the meek will inherit the earth.
This is my highest motivation for taking the photos I take. To quote from Edward Abbey, "It is not enough to fight for the land; it is even more important to enjoy it. While you can. While it is still there. So get out there...."
Spending too much time indoors...
Jewell
My initial response was livid rage (or as much as Jewell is capable of). The American people have told them over and over that we don't want this. But I guess the will of the American people no longer governs what Congress decides - special interest groups do. Guess it's not enough that Bush rapes Iraq - he has to rape us, too. And they claim they're Christians.
If they only raised gas mileage in cars and trucks to what it was in the 80's - that would more than account for any oil in the NAWR. OR...if they only explored alternative fuels. But no! They insist on devastation and destruction of a REFUGE. Does that word have no meaning anymore?!?
They claim they now know how to pollute and destroy less than they used to. I don't believe them. I mean really! Their track record is ZIP, 0, nada! Exxon has YET to pay for the Valdez disaster over 15 years ago.
I'm finding solace in Rev 11:18, "The time has come for judging the dead.....and for destroying those who destroy the earth." I find comfort in this for two major reasons: 1) God will exact judgment upon those who cause such destruction; and 2) God already knew this earth would be
destroyed. It's exceptionally hard for me to watch it, but the Bible says it will happen. The joy comes in Rev 21 when God reveals a new heaven and a new earth; and also in Matthew 5:5 where Jesus promises the meek will inherit the earth.
This is my highest motivation for taking the photos I take. To quote from Edward Abbey, "It is not enough to fight for the land; it is even more important to enjoy it. While you can. While it is still there. So get out there...."
Spending too much time indoors...
Jewell
Saturday, January 01, 2005
Montana Dreamin'
It's now been four months since we returned from Montana. The experience is growing larger in my memory every day.
I decided to turn my memoirs into a book. I was amazed at how many people say they visited my online diary to track our progress. As a result, I was encouraged to put it all in book form - which I now have. This is certainly a new avenue for me. I feel so naive about all that's involved - but I'm learning. However, then I get bogged down in all the research necessary and decisions involved. Guess I'd just like to know if I'm blowing smoke up my ass, or if this has any real chance of being anything real.
Starting to plan our vacation for next summer. It's unfortunate, but we can't afford to spend every summer in Montana - not yet. So, this year we're again looking at the normal thing of two weeks somewhere. We'd love to return to Montana, if only for two weeks, but I think I'd rather save the money and go somewhere closer to home. Sure would love to return to Montana, though.
Just imagine - our cute little cabin sitting there just waiting for us. There's no power or water, but it wouldn't take much water for the two of us for just two weeks. We could haul that much in the Jeep up the driveway (that bouncy, sloshy, splash out all the water driveway). It was truly a different lifestyle living that way all summer, but it sure was worth it! My "normal" life is more comfortable, but it feels more like existing. When we were in Montana, though, that felt like living - even though we didn't have common comforts - like regular power or indoor plumbing. Still, it felt so REAL.
I really hate it for the people in the Indian Ocean. I can't even imagine what they're going through. Last September when we returned, Hurricane Frances and then Ivan came through knocking out the water for our city. That was quite challenging finding safe potable water. Now these poor people have been decimated by water - and that's the major thing they now need. Amazing! God help them. It's emotionally over-whelming.
I decided to turn my memoirs into a book. I was amazed at how many people say they visited my online diary to track our progress. As a result, I was encouraged to put it all in book form - which I now have. This is certainly a new avenue for me. I feel so naive about all that's involved - but I'm learning. However, then I get bogged down in all the research necessary and decisions involved. Guess I'd just like to know if I'm blowing smoke up my ass, or if this has any real chance of being anything real.
Starting to plan our vacation for next summer. It's unfortunate, but we can't afford to spend every summer in Montana - not yet. So, this year we're again looking at the normal thing of two weeks somewhere. We'd love to return to Montana, if only for two weeks, but I think I'd rather save the money and go somewhere closer to home. Sure would love to return to Montana, though.
Just imagine - our cute little cabin sitting there just waiting for us. There's no power or water, but it wouldn't take much water for the two of us for just two weeks. We could haul that much in the Jeep up the driveway (that bouncy, sloshy, splash out all the water driveway). It was truly a different lifestyle living that way all summer, but it sure was worth it! My "normal" life is more comfortable, but it feels more like existing. When we were in Montana, though, that felt like living - even though we didn't have common comforts - like regular power or indoor plumbing. Still, it felt so REAL.
I really hate it for the people in the Indian Ocean. I can't even imagine what they're going through. Last September when we returned, Hurricane Frances and then Ivan came through knocking out the water for our city. That was quite challenging finding safe potable water. Now these poor people have been decimated by water - and that's the major thing they now need. Amazing! God help them. It's emotionally over-whelming.
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