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Do you know what? I have not been having a good weekend. I threw my back out, I have tendonitis, and my car's leaky headgasket is causing a heat shortage on the intereior of the vehicle. Yay! I love driving to the chiropractor freezing in my car while it's -44 degress wind chill outside and checking my blind spots when making left turns with a stiff neck and a messed up back.

But anyways, enough complaining for now. . .

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JJ

Easter Lily

 

Up and (sort of) Running

My new project blog is up and running, though I am having some troubles in the posting of pictures. I will fix the glitch and be forming my first official post.


In the mean time, here is a link to Joseph Theroux's online portfolio at MN artisits.org. It's a cool site to peruse, and all of the art is 100% homegrown Minnesotan. Everything from his sculptures to his paintings are featured by title. Check it out.

Another sampleof his work below -

Graveyard in the Snow

 

Sunday Brunchfast

Slacking on a Sunday. Reminicing over some old Metallica I dug out of the dusty CD bin. Master of Puppets: "Master of Puppets are pulling the stings. . . Obey your Master," Whatever that may be. . .

Class Project Blog

So many ideas floating around my head for the project blog, but so much indecision plagues my mind.
+ a picture blog
+ a current events type of blog with commentary
+ a music blog
+ pictures with stories behind them
+ pictures and current events


I don't much like recounting my days activities, but instead, my daily ideas and knowledge gathered or photos taken usually appear in ym blog entries.
Any suggestions? Any patterns that any readers may have noticed?

Just Say No. . .

"Do you call yourself a patient or a junkie? The only difference is who takes your money." Atmosphere Panic Attack (P.A.) You Can't Imagine . . .

There is an effort in our surrounding communities to develop plans for a regional drug treatment facility. The need is readily apparent to many residents and, easily visible in the headlines in the local papers and news broadcasts. We have Hazelden, a high cost, well respected national drug treatment center, but it and the many other teen and adult treatments centers around the metro unfortunatley do not serve the need of our unique Northern communities.

We have drug problems in Minnesota. Whether you want to see it or not. I think the entire American culture has a drug problem, and I'm not just speaking about illicit substances or alcohol and tobacco. Everyday we are bombarded with messages from the media and from respected authorities and medical institutions that we need drugs to be fixed. Now I'm not denying that the medical and technological innoivations are not needed to sustain quality of life, or that people should not get prescription medication. I'm simply stating the obvious; that's its overwhelming and "they" are pushing it down our collective American throats.

Drugs like ritalin and adderall are being consumed in massive quantities, unparralelled to the global average of consumption for those powerful stimulants. Other psychotropic meds are readily gobbled up by Americans stricken with depression, a disease that is at all time highs in the United States. I guarantee the majority of people that read my blog today will be depressed themselves, or know someone who is, or know several people plus be depressed themselves. Why is this? Why are som many of us depressed? Why do we all need to be medicated? Again, not saying that people with depression don't need medication, many do. But is medication the answer? Do we even underwstand the problem? It seems to me there is something lurking deep within the depressed and stressed American syndrome that we are just, excuse the cliche', but "slapping a bandage on".

And children on speed? What the hell is wrong with us? What's with the depressed parents and superhyperactive kids these days? And the quick fix; feed the kids some stimulants, what else? "Look, little Jason cleaned his whole room, did the dishes, mowed the lawn, and finished all his homework, and it only took him an hour!"

In many cases, people need these meds to cope, survive in the world. There are many serious medical conditions that need drug therapy, and the advances in medicaine have been a godsend, improving the quality of life for millions. This is not my issue.

What about caffeine? How many Americans can't go start the day without that cup of coffee?

More on this topic. . .
I have a lot to say and very little time to say it at present.

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JJ

Super Duper "Bowl" Saturday

SBS

So I bet you're all busy watching the Super Brawl. Well, whether you are watching the big game in the comfort of your own home or the home of friends and loved ones, or at the bar in the comapny of pals and strangers, or even if you're in bed 'cause you don't care about football, or you're watching different programs on tv, HAPPY SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!

Go Both Teams! (it's probably over by now, isn't it?)

I want to know how many of you did not watch the super bowl. And for those who did watch it, how were The Stones?

I never did understand football. . .

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Jess

The Impaler for Governor. . .

*Disclaimer: The author of this blog is not responsible for the statements made on any linked web pages or web pages about to be discussed.

Jonathon Sharkey, “The Impaler” stands for religious freedom. He sides with pro-life advocates, and believes, with few exceptions, in a vision of an otherwise abortion-free State and Nation. He is a vampire, and he’s running for Governor in Minnesota.

Sharkey stands for religious equality. If elected Governor of MN, he plans to build a “Wall of Religious Beliefs” to be placed inside the State Capitol. “The Wall will include everything from “The Ten Commandments” to the “Wiccan Rede”. Get ready for a boost in the job market for professional stone carvers, cuz that’s allotta carvin’!

The Impaler wants to improve education. Jonathon Sharkey is a firm believer in family values, and wants to put more money into MN schools to improve the quality of education for all Minnesotans. He also wishes to implement a plan that sends juvenile criminals to “Boot Camp”, preferably run by former military drill sergeants.

Sharkey demands harsher penalties for those convicted of DWI/DUI offenses. The Impaler reasons that anyone that puts the lives of other persons in danger deserves to be sent to jail. And not just overnight, Sharkey wants to increase the mandatory sentence for a DWI conviction to 3 months in jail, while prohibiting judges from ordering a stayed sentence.

Watch out, illegal drug users and abusers. Sharkey has a mind for extreme punishment when it comes to anyone associated with drugs in MN. He intends to lock dealers away for life, with the possibility of impalement!

The Impaler also wants to develop a “Universal/Medical Prescription Payment Plan” for all Minnesotans who are otherwise ineligible for State health insurance or do not receive health insurance from their employer.

If you peruse his home page, you will see that Mr. Jonathon Sharkey is a Satanic Priest; magical name Ares. He claims he hates God, but not necessarily the people who follow him. He has two covens. He’s got kids and so does his girlfriend. They live in Princeton, MN.

Mr. Sharkey is very politically active. He has been in lots of different states and met a lot of interesting people. He has a NASCAR Busch series license, but has yet to make his racing debut (sometime in 2006). Apparently, Jonathon used to be good friends with two prominent political figures.

His ex-wife, or girlfriend or whatever, has had a major impact on his life and on who he is today. He documents his fall (or rise) to the Dark Side here, explaining how his girlfriend’s addiction to drugs and alcohol ultimately transformed him.

Sharkey hopes to turn this state around. He wants to improve the quality of life for all Minnesotans, and eventually, all Americans.

That’s RIGHT! Jonathon “Th Impaler” Sharkey is running for President in 2008.

Oh, did I forget to mention, he’s also a wrestler?

Let’s not break the Minnesota Gubernatorial tradition. . . .

New Linkage to MN News

Congrats to our very own Olympic Atheltes! I've posted a Minnesota Monthly Article about the Curlers from Bemidji. Good Luck in Torino!

Bemidji 2006 Olympic Curlers include:

Scott Baird Eric, Pete, and Bob Fenson(father and coach to Eric and Pete) Katie Goodyear Mark Haluptzok Cassie and Jamie, and Tim (father to Cassie and Jamie) Sarah Lehman Bob Liapis Monica Matson Natalie Nicholson Katlyn, Sarah, and Mike Schmitt (coach and father to Katlyn and Sarah) Brothers Matt and Cody Stevens (list compiled by USA Today) The Impaler for Governor?

Did you know that a self-proclaimed vampire has decided to run for governor in MN? I didn't either until I heard a news story about Jonathon Sharkey's arrest for stalking and "escape". Apparently, the guy was wanted in Indiana because he couldn't leave his ex-girlfriend alone.

Known as Jonathon "the impaler" Sharkey, his policy concerning terrorists is that they be Implaed on the front of the State Capitaol lawn. Good Look Mr. Sharkey, hope you're outta jail before election time!

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JJ