Happy Friday Morning Blogger-World!
Well, today I was woken up by my beloved at 6:04am (PST) so that I wouldn't miss the opportunity to witness "marshmallow man". That's right, he believed he looked like a jumbo marshmallow... Of course, if you've read any of my earliest posts, you would think that the only way to verify that he was indeed a "marshmallow" was if the dog was sitting at his feet looking attentive and excited... This however was not the case. Instead Prince groaned in annoyance as Jarred flipped on the overhead lights. And I have to say that I agreed with the dog.
While Jarred looked very "puffy" he didn't really resemble a marshmallow... first of all, his coat is black and navy. I'm pretty sure that they don't make licorice flavored marshmallows...(but I've been wrong before) Not to mention, he wasn't really cylindrical...just "puffy"...with arms...and a hoodie...maybe he could pass for a Halloween peep, but other than that, he really just looked like my Jarred...Oh well, he was most entertained by the thought of being a marshmallow. He'll just go with it I guess.
So today ought to be pretty mundane, just some laundry, cleaning the bathroom, vacuuming...*snooze!* But maybe I'll try and get out and about today when I go to the laundromat; maybe I'll wander down to Powell's books in the Pearl District... I could totally get lost in that place for days on end!!! There's just SOOOOOOOO much to see there!
Alright, now it's officially 8:30am, I've eaten, had coffee, taken care of the dog, and now I must finish getting ready for the fulfilling day ahead. Talk to y'all later!
Until next time.
22 January 2010
20 January 2010
Ahh Denise Austin, how you cause me pain!
So I've just finished one of her workout videos and I'm pooped! It totally brings back my days living in PA, laughing (so hard I couldn't breathe) at my darling mother-in-love while she "performed" her routines.
The funny thing was that she continued to workout even through the laugher ringing through the living room. However, it always turned into an excellent half hour of laughter when I would join in and we'd attempt to do different yoga poses together.
Well, now I'm forced to workout to my Aunt Jan's look-alike without someone to laugh at me... that right there is a piece of sadness... oh well, at least I know I'm a pretty big deal around here (to my dog anyway!)
Alright, enough with the chit-chat... it's time to get to work on dinner!
Until we meet again!
The funny thing was that she continued to workout even through the laugher ringing through the living room. However, it always turned into an excellent half hour of laughter when I would join in and we'd attempt to do different yoga poses together.
Well, now I'm forced to workout to my Aunt Jan's look-alike without someone to laugh at me... that right there is a piece of sadness... oh well, at least I know I'm a pretty big deal around here (to my dog anyway!)
Alright, enough with the chit-chat... it's time to get to work on dinner!
Until we meet again!
Healthcare Bill Breakdown
I found this on www.charliedanielssoapbox.com and found it really interesting! It's pretty long, but it's WAY shorter than the 1018 bill itself! Plus it gives the reference to the bill so you can look it up yourself. Good luck and enjoy!
The HC Monstrosity-All 1,018 Pages
Since Congress doesn’t want to read the Health Care Bill and Obama, ACORN, Unions, Lawyers, & Special Interest Groups don’t want you to know whats in this monstrosity, I decided to do it myself. I’ve taken all my tweets on the HC bill and put them into one single place for yoyour enjoyment. Additionally here is the link to the full bill – Health Care Bill
Update: Folks, I’ve done this analysis and provided the fruit of my efforts here for free. I want all of you who read this to share it with as many people as possible. I’ve now come across sites that have advertising or services that generate income. No biggie, I love capitalism, but some have been using my work as their own. So I’m requiring that if any person or entity uses my work in any form then they must link to my blog and attribute my hard work to me. It’s still free but please give credit where credit is due.
Enjoy and remember – the President & Congress are YOUR servants, not the other way around.
Pg 22 of the HC Bill MANDATES the Government will audit books of ALL EMPLOYERS that self insure!!
PG 24 Sec 116 of HC bill Government effectively sets prices for ALL private health plans.
Pg 29 lines 4-16 in the HC bill –YOUR HEALTHCARE IS RATIONED!!!
Pg 30 Sec 123 of HC bill – THERE WILL BE A GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE that decides what treatments/benefits you get.
Pg 37 Sec 132 of HC Bill – The Government will be reviewing grievances about themselves and will decide on appeals for rejected claims.
Pg 42 of HC Bill – The Health Choices Commissioner will choose YOUR HC Benefits for you. YOU have no choice!
PG 50 Section 152 in HC bill – HC will be provided to ALL non US citizens, illegal or otherwise.
Pg 58HC Bill – Government will have real-time access to individuals finances & a National ID Health card will be issued!
Pg 59 HC Bill lines 21-24 Government will have direct access to your banks accounts for electronic funds transfer!
Pg 61 HC Bill lines 22-24 Congress has no clue what Electronic Med Records will cost. Asks for estimate.
Pg 62 HC bill – Protection of Data, Government shows they will have database of your personal & financial info.
Pg 64 lines 21-25, pg65 lines 1-5 which refers to this http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title11/1179.htm (expand). It says the Government does not
PG 65 Sec 164 is a payoff subsidized plan for retirees and their families in Unions & community organizations (ACORN).
Pg 72 Lines 8-14 Government is creating an HC Exchange to bring private HC plans under Government control.
PG 84 Sec 203 HC bill – Government mandates ALL benefit packages for private. HC plans in the Exchange.
PG 85 Line 7 HC Bill – Specifics for of Benefit Levels for Plans = The Government will ration your Healthcare!
PG 89 Lines 6-10 HC Bill – The FAR is not applicable. Government can write contracts any way they want.
Pg 95 HC Bill Lines 8-18 The Government will use groups i.e., ACORN & Americorps to sign up individual for Government HC plan.
PG 95 Line 7 HC Bill – Specifics of Benefit Levels for Plans. #AARP members – YOUR Health care WILL be rationed.
Pg 98 HC Bill Line 8 – Americans you will be paying for others HC while paying for your own.
Pg 100 HC Bill Lines 15-19 The Government WILL be using ACORN and other comm. groups to promote & enroll.
PG 102 Lines 12-18 HC Bill – Medicaid Eligible Individual will be automatically enrolled in Medicaid. No choice
PG 109 Sec 207 – Health Trust Fund. The Government will raise taxes on EVERYONE to fund HC as they see fit.
PG 110 Lines 7-12 HC Bill Employment taxes on ALL employers NOT offering Government HC. No choice.
Pg 110 Lines 13-18 An excise tax on ALL goods from companies not offering Government HC. ALL Americans pay.
Pg 111 Sec 208 The Federal Government will usurp all State powers in State Based HC Exchange. Violation 10th Amendment.
Pg 119 HC Bill Lines 1-3 establish geographically-adjusted premium rates for public option. Can you say ACORN census?
Pg 121 Sec 223 HC bill- PAYMENT RATES FOR ITEMS AND SERVICES. Can you say Government price fixing & monopoly?
pg 124 lines 24-25 HC No company can sue GOVERNMENT on price fixing. No “judicial review” against Government Monopoly.
pg 126 lines 10-15 HC Bill – The Government can make up prices for anything at anytime for any reason.
pg 127 Lines 1-16 HC Bill – Doctors – The Government will tell YOU what you can make.
PG 129 HC Bill – The public option will be subsidized. Credits= YOUR tax dollars. Redistribution of wealth.
Pg 130 Lines 10-23 HC Bill – Federal Government will subsidize State Medicaid= Even Higher State & Federal taxes for ALL.
Pg 145 Line 15-17 An Employer MUST auto enroll employees into public option plan. NO CHOICE.
Pg 146 Lines 22-25 Employers MUST pay for HC for part time employees AND their families.
Pg 149 Lines 16-24 ANY Employer with payroll 400k & above who does not provide public option pays 8% tax on all payroll.
pg 150 Lines 9-13 Businesses with payroll between 251k & 400k who doesn’t provide public option pays 2-6% tax on all payroll.
Pg 151 Lines 1-3 HC Bill Aggregate Rules-tax on employers payroll not on public optional including payroll of other business
Pg 167 Lines 18-23 ANY individual who doesn’t have acceptable HC according to Government will be taxed 2.5% of income
Pg 170 Lines 1-3 HC Bill Any NONRESIDENT Alien is exempt from individual taxes. (Americans will pay)
Pg 195 HC Bill -officers & employees of HC Admin (GOVERNMENT) will have access to ALL Americans financial/personal records.
pg 198 lines 1-3 HC Bill 1.5% ADDITIONAL TAX on people who have income of 500k to 1million. Redistribute Wealth.
pg 198 lines 4-6 HC Bill 5.4% ADDITIONAL TAX on people who have income of 1million +. Redistribute Wealth
PG 199 Lines 1-4 HC Bill Surtax rates on raised AGAIN on Americans in 2012.
PG 201 Lines 12-19 HC – Government will ignore whatever costs they see fit to show savings. (Cooking the books)
PG 203 Line 14-15 HC – “The tax imposed under this section shall not be treated as tax” Yes, it says that.
Pg 202-215 HC Bill is a GOVERNMENT rewrite of the tax code ensuring more taxes for EVERYONE, Everywhere.
Pg 239 Line 14-24 HC Bill Government will reduce physician services for Medicaid. Seniors, low income, poor affected.
Pg 236 Line 22-25 PG 237 Line 1-3 National rate of uninsured defined by Census. Can you say ACORN corruption?
Pg 239 Line 10-12 Medicare DSH payments will be increased. Can you say even higher taxes for all?
Pg 238-249 Sec 1121 Doctors-Government mandates your growth, costs, value, services, & income. People - Welcome to rationing
Pg 241 Line 6-8 HC Bill – Doctors, doesn’t matter what specialty you have, you’ll all be paid the same.
PG 253 Line 10-18 Government sets value of doctor’s time, professional judgment, etc. Literally value of humans. We’re next.
Pg 260 Sec 1125 HC Fed Government will adjust Medicare Payment Localities for California based on Census. ACORN?
PG 265 Sec 1131Government mandates & controls productivity for private HC industries.
PG 268 Sec 1141 Fed Government regulates rental & purchase of power driven wheelchairs.
Pg 270 Sec 1144 Government Mandates that all private ambulatory surgical centers submit cost data & other data
PG 272 SEC. 1145. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CANCER HOSPITALS – Cancer patients – welcome to rationing!
PG 276 Line 3-20 Oxygen Equipment & Supply Cost -Government MANDATES you will provide supplies NO MATTER where individual is.
Pg 287 Line 14-25 PROOF that Government will ration HC by mandating waiting periods for readmission.
Pg 298 Lines 9-11 Doctors, treat a patient during initial admission that results in a readmission Government will penalize you.
Pg 300 Line 1-18 The Government will MANDATE Post Acute Care Services (what), how doctors get paid, etc.
PG 303 L 12-25 Post Acute Care Services Data – Government will collect data including Personal info as they see fit.
Pg 304 L 17-19 BIG ONE HERE: Expedited Data Collection – Chapter 35 o… Read More: http://www.twitlonger.com/show/c5bcfdae5fa79a650bbdab6be70918ac (expand)
Pg 306 L 3-6 The Government can expand the scope & size of Post Acute Program Services anytime & as they see fit.
pg 313 L 9-14 Government MANDATES Health Services providers will state ownership, investment, & compensation arrangements.
Pg 317 L 13-20 OMG!! PROHIBITION on ownership/investment. Government tells Doctors what/how much they can own.
Pg 317-318 lines 21-25,1-3 PROHIBITION on expansion- Government is mandating hospitals cannot expand.
Pg 318-319 HC Bill – Government is mandating how hospitals & physicians conduct business & investments. We’re next
pg 321 2-13 Hospitals have option to apply for exception BUT community input required. Can you say ACORN?!!
Pg 328 Sec 1157 Government study disguised. Its a HC workforce study mandated by law for unionization
Pg335 L 16-25 Pg 336-339 – Government mandates establishment of outcome based measures. HC the way they want. Rationing.
Pg 341 Lines 3-9 Government has authority to disqualify Medicare Advance Plans, HMOs, etc. Forcing people into Government plan
Pg 354 Sec 1177 – Government will RESTRICT enrollment of Special needs people! My sister has down syndrome!!
Pg 355-369 Sec 1181 Government disguises tax on Drug Cost as rebate to Government to subsidize Drugs. We pay in the end.
Pg 379 Sec 1191 Government creates more bureaucracy – Tele-health Advisory Committee. Can you say HC by phone
Pg 399 – If your a subsidy eligible individual under Medicare part D and you don’t enroll, the Government will automatically enroll you.
PG 401Sec 1221 Americans will fund Medicare Language & Translation Services Program. Can you say MORE taxes?
PG 404 Lines 12-16 Government exempts itself again from – Chap 35 of title 44, USC including privacy of Americans.
Pg 404 Lines 17-19 Government doesn’t know the cost of Language services but states that money is there.
PG 425 Lines 4-12 Government mandates Advance Care Planning Consultation. Think Senior Citizens end of life.
Pg 425 Lines 17-19 Government will instruct & consult regarding living wills, durable powers of attorney. Mandatory!
PG 425 Lines 22-25, 426 Lines 1-3 Government provides approved list of end of life resources, guiding you in death.
PG 427 Lines 15-24 Government mandates program for orders for end of life. The Government has a say in how your life ends.
Pg 429 Lines 1-9 An “advance care planning consultation” will be used frequently as patients health deteriorates.
PG 429 Lines 10-12 “advance care consultation” may include an ORDER for end of life plans. AN ORDER from
Pg 429 Lines 13-25 – The Government will specify which Doctors can write an end of life order. Logan’s Run anyone?
PG 430 Lines 11-15 The Government will decide what level of treatment you will have at end of life.
PG 432 Lines 18-21 The Government will publish “quality measures” for individual’s end of life in Federal Register.
PG 434 Section 1234 Military Active, Reservists, Families – If your not enrolled in Tricare it is mandated
PG 434 Section 1234 Military Active, Reservists, Families – Once HC bill is passed your premiums will go up.
PG 438 Sec 1236 – The Government will develop a patient decision making aid program that you & Doctor WILL use.
PG 443 Lines 7-24 Government, at taxpayers expense, test out an “Accountable Care Organization” program (Government doesn’t have plan).
PG 444 Lines 1-6 Government’s Accountable Care Program will mandate services & infrastructure through reward/penalty systems.
PG 448 Lines 4-17 Government will set performance targets 4 ALL Accountable Care Organizations including private.
PG 455 Lines 3-4 Government exempts itself from Chapter 35, Title 44 Paperwork Reduction & Citizens Privacy Protection Act
Pg 460 Sec 1302 – Knock Knock – It’s the Government and I’m here with the Medical Home Program – YOUR home
Pg 460 Sec 1302 The Government WILL provide medical services in your home. Paging Nurse Pelosi !!
Pg 464 Lines 17-22 Independent Patient Center Home Medical Services – Doctors don’t have to be at your home just someone directed by the doctor.
Pg 469 – Community Based Home Medical Services=Non profit organizations. Hello, ACORN Medical Services here!!?
PG 476 19-20 Chapter 35/ title 44, (Privacy of personal records) shall not apply Home Med Services. ACORN ACCESS!
PG 489 Sec 1308 The Government will cover Marriage & Family therapy. Which means they will insert Government into your marriage.
Pg 494 - 498 Government will cover Mental Health Services including defining, creating, rationing those services.
PG 502 Sec 1181 Center For Comparative Effectiveness Research Established. – Hello Big Brother – Literally.
Pg 503 Lines 13-19 Government will build registries and data networks from YOYOUR electronic medical records.
Pg 503 lines 21-25 Government may secure data directly from any depart or agency of the US including your data.
Pg 504 Lines 6-10 The “Center” will collect data both public & non-public (that means public & your private info)
PG 506 Lines 19-21 The Center will recommend policies that would allow for public access of data.
PG 518 Lines 21-25 The Commission will have input from HC consumer reports – Can you say unions & ACORN?
PG 524 Lines 18-22 Comparative Effectiveness Research Trust Fund set up. More taxes for ALL.
PG 621 Lines 20-25 Government will define what Quality means in HC. Since when does Government know about quality?
Pg 622 Lines 2-9 To pay for the Quality Standards Government will transfer $$ from 2 other Government Trust Funds. More Taxes.
PG 624 “Quality” measures shall be designed to assess outcomes & functional status of patients.
PG 624 “Quality” measures shall be designed to profile you including race, age, gender, place of residence, etc
Pg 628 Sec 1443 Government will give “Multi-Stake Holders” Pre-Rule Making input into Selection of “Quality” Measures
Pg 630 9-24/631 1-9 Those Multi-stake holder groups including Unions & groups like ACORN deciding HC quality.
Pg 632 Lines 14-25 The Government may implement any “Quality Measure” of HC Services as they see fit.
PG 633 14-25/ 634 1-9 The Secretary may issue non-endorsed “Quality Measures” for Physician Services & Dialysis Services.
Pg 635 to 653 Physicians Payments Sunshine Provision – Government wants to shine sunlight on Doctors but not Government.
Pg 654-659 Public Reporting on Health Care-Associated Infections – Looks okay.
PG 660-671 Doctors in Residency – Government will tell you where your residency will be, thus where you’ll live.
Pg 676-686 Government will regulate hospitals in EVERY aspect of residency programs, including teaching hospitals.
Pg 686-700 Increased Funding to Fight Waste, Fraud, and Abuse. (You mean the Government with an $18 mil website?)
PG 711 Lines 8-14 The Secretary has broad powers to deny HC providers/suppliers admittance into HC Exchange.
Pg 719-720 Sec 1637 ANY Doctor who orders durable medical equipment or home medical services MUST be enrolled in Medicare.
PG 722 Sec 1639 Government MANDATES Doctors must have face to face with patient to certify patient for Home Health Services.
PG 724 Lines 16-22 Government reserves right to apply face to face certification for patient to ANY other HC service.
PG 724 23-25 PG 725 1-5 The same Government certifications will apply to Medicaid & CHIP (your kids)
Pg 735 lines 16-25 For law enforcement purposes the Secretary - HHS will give Attorney General access to ALL data.
PG 740-757 Government sets guidelines for subsidizing the uninsured (That’s YOYOUR tax dollars people…)
Pg 757-762 Fed Government will shift burden of payments to Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH) To States. (Taxes)
Pg 765 Sec 1711 Government will require Preventative Services including vaccines. (Choice?)
Pg 768 Sec 1713 Government – Nursing Home Visitation Services (Hello union paybacks)
Pg 769 11-14 Nursing Home Visitation Services include - economic self-sufficiency, employment advantages, school-readiness.
Pg 769 3-5 Nursing Home Visitation Services – “increasing birth intervals between pregnancies.” Government ABORTIONS anyone?
Pg 770 SEC 1714 Federal Government mandates eligibility for State Family Planning Services. Say abortion & State Sovereign.
Pg 789-797 Government will set, mandate drug prices, controlling which drugs brought to market. Bye bye innovation
PG 801 Sec 1751 The Government will decide which health care conditions will be paid. Say RATION!
Pg 810 SEC. 1759. Billing Agents, clearinghouses, etc, required to register. Government takes over private payment systems.
PG 829-833 Government will impose a fee on ALL private health insurance plans including self insured to pay for Trust Fund!
PG 835 11-13 fees imposed by Government for Trust Fund shall be treated as if they were taxes.
Pg 838-840 Government will design & implement Home Visitation Program for families with young kids & families expecting kids.
PG 844-845 OMG! This Home Visitation Program includes Government coming into your house & telling you how to parent.
Pg 859 Government will establish a Public Health Fund at a cost of $88,800,000,000. Yes that’s Billion.
Pg 865 The Government will MANDATE the establishment of a National Health Service Corps
PG 865 to 876 The NHS Corps is a program where Doctors perform mandatory HC for 2yrs for part loan repayment
PG 876-892 The Government takes over the education of our medical students and doctors
PG 898 The Government will establish a Public Health Workforce Corps to ensure supply of public health professionals
PG 898 The Public health workforce corps shall consist of officers of Regular & Reserve Corps of Service.
PG 898 The Public health workforce corps shall consist of civilian employees of the U.S. as Secretary deems.
PG 900 The Public Health Workforce Corps includes veterinarians
PG 901 The Public Health Workforce Corps WILL include commissioned Regular & Reserve Officers. HC Draft?
PG 910 The Government will develop, build & run Public Health Training Centers.
PG 913-914 Government starts a HC affirmative action program through guise of diversity scholarships.
PG 915 SEC. 2251. Government MANDATES Cultural & linguistic competency training for HC professionals.
Pg 932 The Government will establish Preventative & Wellness Trust fund – initial cost of $30,800,000,000-Billion
PG 935 21-22 Government will identify specific goals & objectives for prevention & wellness activities. Control You
PG 936 Government will develop “Healthy People & National Public Health Performance Standards” Tell me what to eat?
PG 942 Lines 22-25 More Government? Offices of Surgeon General -Public Health Services, Minority Health, Women’s Health
PG 950- 980 BIG GOVERNMENT core public health infrastructure, including workforce capacity, lab systems; health info systems, etc
PG 993 Government will establish school based health clinics. Your kids won’t have a chance.
PG 994 School Based Health Clinic will be integrated into the school environment. Say GOVERNMENT Brainwash!
PG 1001 The Government will establish a National Medical Device Registry. Will you be tracked?
PG 1003 9-11 National Medical Device Registry ‘‘(iii) other post-market device surveillance activities” You Will Be Tracked…
PG 1018 States give up some of their State Sovereignty.
The HC Monstrosity-All 1,018 Pages
Since Congress doesn’t want to read the Health Care Bill and Obama, ACORN, Unions, Lawyers, & Special Interest Groups don’t want you to know whats in this monstrosity, I decided to do it myself. I’ve taken all my tweets on the HC bill and put them into one single place for yoyour enjoyment. Additionally here is the link to the full bill – Health Care Bill
Update: Folks, I’ve done this analysis and provided the fruit of my efforts here for free. I want all of you who read this to share it with as many people as possible. I’ve now come across sites that have advertising or services that generate income. No biggie, I love capitalism, but some have been using my work as their own. So I’m requiring that if any person or entity uses my work in any form then they must link to my blog and attribute my hard work to me. It’s still free but please give credit where credit is due.
Enjoy and remember – the President & Congress are YOUR servants, not the other way around.
Pg 22 of the HC Bill MANDATES the Government will audit books of ALL EMPLOYERS that self insure!!
PG 24 Sec 116 of HC bill Government effectively sets prices for ALL private health plans.
Pg 29 lines 4-16 in the HC bill –YOUR HEALTHCARE IS RATIONED!!!
Pg 30 Sec 123 of HC bill – THERE WILL BE A GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE that decides what treatments/benefits you get.
Pg 37 Sec 132 of HC Bill – The Government will be reviewing grievances about themselves and will decide on appeals for rejected claims.
Pg 42 of HC Bill – The Health Choices Commissioner will choose YOUR HC Benefits for you. YOU have no choice!
PG 50 Section 152 in HC bill – HC will be provided to ALL non US citizens, illegal or otherwise.
Pg 58HC Bill – Government will have real-time access to individuals finances & a National ID Health card will be issued!
Pg 59 HC Bill lines 21-24 Government will have direct access to your banks accounts for electronic funds transfer!
Pg 61 HC Bill lines 22-24 Congress has no clue what Electronic Med Records will cost. Asks for estimate.
Pg 62 HC bill – Protection of Data, Government shows they will have database of your personal & financial info.
Pg 64 lines 21-25, pg65 lines 1-5 which refers to this http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title11/1179.htm (expand). It says the Government does not
PG 65 Sec 164 is a payoff subsidized plan for retirees and their families in Unions & community organizations (ACORN).
Pg 72 Lines 8-14 Government is creating an HC Exchange to bring private HC plans under Government control.
PG 84 Sec 203 HC bill – Government mandates ALL benefit packages for private. HC plans in the Exchange.
PG 85 Line 7 HC Bill – Specifics for of Benefit Levels for Plans = The Government will ration your Healthcare!
PG 89 Lines 6-10 HC Bill – The FAR is not applicable. Government can write contracts any way they want.
Pg 95 HC Bill Lines 8-18 The Government will use groups i.e., ACORN & Americorps to sign up individual for Government HC plan.
PG 95 Line 7 HC Bill – Specifics of Benefit Levels for Plans. #AARP members – YOUR Health care WILL be rationed.
Pg 98 HC Bill Line 8 – Americans you will be paying for others HC while paying for your own.
Pg 100 HC Bill Lines 15-19 The Government WILL be using ACORN and other comm. groups to promote & enroll.
PG 102 Lines 12-18 HC Bill – Medicaid Eligible Individual will be automatically enrolled in Medicaid. No choice
PG 109 Sec 207 – Health Trust Fund. The Government will raise taxes on EVERYONE to fund HC as they see fit.
PG 110 Lines 7-12 HC Bill Employment taxes on ALL employers NOT offering Government HC. No choice.
Pg 110 Lines 13-18 An excise tax on ALL goods from companies not offering Government HC. ALL Americans pay.
Pg 111 Sec 208 The Federal Government will usurp all State powers in State Based HC Exchange. Violation 10th Amendment.
Pg 119 HC Bill Lines 1-3 establish geographically-adjusted premium rates for public option. Can you say ACORN census?
Pg 121 Sec 223 HC bill- PAYMENT RATES FOR ITEMS AND SERVICES. Can you say Government price fixing & monopoly?
pg 124 lines 24-25 HC No company can sue GOVERNMENT on price fixing. No “judicial review” against Government Monopoly.
pg 126 lines 10-15 HC Bill – The Government can make up prices for anything at anytime for any reason.
pg 127 Lines 1-16 HC Bill – Doctors – The Government will tell YOU what you can make.
PG 129 HC Bill – The public option will be subsidized. Credits= YOUR tax dollars. Redistribution of wealth.
Pg 130 Lines 10-23 HC Bill – Federal Government will subsidize State Medicaid= Even Higher State & Federal taxes for ALL.
Pg 145 Line 15-17 An Employer MUST auto enroll employees into public option plan. NO CHOICE.
Pg 146 Lines 22-25 Employers MUST pay for HC for part time employees AND their families.
Pg 149 Lines 16-24 ANY Employer with payroll 400k & above who does not provide public option pays 8% tax on all payroll.
pg 150 Lines 9-13 Businesses with payroll between 251k & 400k who doesn’t provide public option pays 2-6% tax on all payroll.
Pg 151 Lines 1-3 HC Bill Aggregate Rules-tax on employers payroll not on public optional including payroll of other business
Pg 167 Lines 18-23 ANY individual who doesn’t have acceptable HC according to Government will be taxed 2.5% of income
Pg 170 Lines 1-3 HC Bill Any NONRESIDENT Alien is exempt from individual taxes. (Americans will pay)
Pg 195 HC Bill -officers & employees of HC Admin (GOVERNMENT) will have access to ALL Americans financial/personal records.
pg 198 lines 1-3 HC Bill 1.5% ADDITIONAL TAX on people who have income of 500k to 1million. Redistribute Wealth.
pg 198 lines 4-6 HC Bill 5.4% ADDITIONAL TAX on people who have income of 1million +. Redistribute Wealth
PG 199 Lines 1-4 HC Bill Surtax rates on raised AGAIN on Americans in 2012.
PG 201 Lines 12-19 HC – Government will ignore whatever costs they see fit to show savings. (Cooking the books)
PG 203 Line 14-15 HC – “The tax imposed under this section shall not be treated as tax” Yes, it says that.
Pg 202-215 HC Bill is a GOVERNMENT rewrite of the tax code ensuring more taxes for EVERYONE, Everywhere.
Pg 239 Line 14-24 HC Bill Government will reduce physician services for Medicaid. Seniors, low income, poor affected.
Pg 236 Line 22-25 PG 237 Line 1-3 National rate of uninsured defined by Census. Can you say ACORN corruption?
Pg 239 Line 10-12 Medicare DSH payments will be increased. Can you say even higher taxes for all?
Pg 238-249 Sec 1121 Doctors-Government mandates your growth, costs, value, services, & income. People - Welcome to rationing
Pg 241 Line 6-8 HC Bill – Doctors, doesn’t matter what specialty you have, you’ll all be paid the same.
PG 253 Line 10-18 Government sets value of doctor’s time, professional judgment, etc. Literally value of humans. We’re next.
Pg 260 Sec 1125 HC Fed Government will adjust Medicare Payment Localities for California based on Census. ACORN?
PG 265 Sec 1131Government mandates & controls productivity for private HC industries.
PG 268 Sec 1141 Fed Government regulates rental & purchase of power driven wheelchairs.
Pg 270 Sec 1144 Government Mandates that all private ambulatory surgical centers submit cost data & other data
PG 272 SEC. 1145. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CANCER HOSPITALS – Cancer patients – welcome to rationing!
PG 276 Line 3-20 Oxygen Equipment & Supply Cost -Government MANDATES you will provide supplies NO MATTER where individual is.
Pg 287 Line 14-25 PROOF that Government will ration HC by mandating waiting periods for readmission.
Pg 298 Lines 9-11 Doctors, treat a patient during initial admission that results in a readmission Government will penalize you.
Pg 300 Line 1-18 The Government will MANDATE Post Acute Care Services (what), how doctors get paid, etc.
PG 303 L 12-25 Post Acute Care Services Data – Government will collect data including Personal info as they see fit.
Pg 304 L 17-19 BIG ONE HERE: Expedited Data Collection – Chapter 35 o… Read More: http://www.twitlonger.com/show/c5bcfdae5fa79a650bbdab6be70918ac (expand)
Pg 306 L 3-6 The Government can expand the scope & size of Post Acute Program Services anytime & as they see fit.
pg 313 L 9-14 Government MANDATES Health Services providers will state ownership, investment, & compensation arrangements.
Pg 317 L 13-20 OMG!! PROHIBITION on ownership/investment. Government tells Doctors what/how much they can own.
Pg 317-318 lines 21-25,1-3 PROHIBITION on expansion- Government is mandating hospitals cannot expand.
Pg 318-319 HC Bill – Government is mandating how hospitals & physicians conduct business & investments. We’re next
pg 321 2-13 Hospitals have option to apply for exception BUT community input required. Can you say ACORN?!!
Pg 328 Sec 1157 Government study disguised. Its a HC workforce study mandated by law for unionization
Pg335 L 16-25 Pg 336-339 – Government mandates establishment of outcome based measures. HC the way they want. Rationing.
Pg 341 Lines 3-9 Government has authority to disqualify Medicare Advance Plans, HMOs, etc. Forcing people into Government plan
Pg 354 Sec 1177 – Government will RESTRICT enrollment of Special needs people! My sister has down syndrome!!
Pg 355-369 Sec 1181 Government disguises tax on Drug Cost as rebate to Government to subsidize Drugs. We pay in the end.
Pg 379 Sec 1191 Government creates more bureaucracy – Tele-health Advisory Committee. Can you say HC by phone
Pg 399 – If your a subsidy eligible individual under Medicare part D and you don’t enroll, the Government will automatically enroll you.
PG 401Sec 1221 Americans will fund Medicare Language & Translation Services Program. Can you say MORE taxes?
PG 404 Lines 12-16 Government exempts itself again from – Chap 35 of title 44, USC including privacy of Americans.
Pg 404 Lines 17-19 Government doesn’t know the cost of Language services but states that money is there.
PG 425 Lines 4-12 Government mandates Advance Care Planning Consultation. Think Senior Citizens end of life.
Pg 425 Lines 17-19 Government will instruct & consult regarding living wills, durable powers of attorney. Mandatory!
PG 425 Lines 22-25, 426 Lines 1-3 Government provides approved list of end of life resources, guiding you in death.
PG 427 Lines 15-24 Government mandates program for orders for end of life. The Government has a say in how your life ends.
Pg 429 Lines 1-9 An “advance care planning consultation” will be used frequently as patients health deteriorates.
PG 429 Lines 10-12 “advance care consultation” may include an ORDER for end of life plans. AN ORDER from
Pg 429 Lines 13-25 – The Government will specify which Doctors can write an end of life order. Logan’s Run anyone?
PG 430 Lines 11-15 The Government will decide what level of treatment you will have at end of life.
PG 432 Lines 18-21 The Government will publish “quality measures” for individual’s end of life in Federal Register.
PG 434 Section 1234 Military Active, Reservists, Families – If your not enrolled in Tricare it is mandated
PG 434 Section 1234 Military Active, Reservists, Families – Once HC bill is passed your premiums will go up.
PG 438 Sec 1236 – The Government will develop a patient decision making aid program that you & Doctor WILL use.
PG 443 Lines 7-24 Government, at taxpayers expense, test out an “Accountable Care Organization” program (Government doesn’t have plan).
PG 444 Lines 1-6 Government’s Accountable Care Program will mandate services & infrastructure through reward/penalty systems.
PG 448 Lines 4-17 Government will set performance targets 4 ALL Accountable Care Organizations including private.
PG 455 Lines 3-4 Government exempts itself from Chapter 35, Title 44 Paperwork Reduction & Citizens Privacy Protection Act
Pg 460 Sec 1302 – Knock Knock – It’s the Government and I’m here with the Medical Home Program – YOUR home
Pg 460 Sec 1302 The Government WILL provide medical services in your home. Paging Nurse Pelosi !!
Pg 464 Lines 17-22 Independent Patient Center Home Medical Services – Doctors don’t have to be at your home just someone directed by the doctor.
Pg 469 – Community Based Home Medical Services=Non profit organizations. Hello, ACORN Medical Services here!!?
PG 476 19-20 Chapter 35/ title 44, (Privacy of personal records) shall not apply Home Med Services. ACORN ACCESS!
PG 489 Sec 1308 The Government will cover Marriage & Family therapy. Which means they will insert Government into your marriage.
Pg 494 - 498 Government will cover Mental Health Services including defining, creating, rationing those services.
PG 502 Sec 1181 Center For Comparative Effectiveness Research Established. – Hello Big Brother – Literally.
Pg 503 Lines 13-19 Government will build registries and data networks from YOYOUR electronic medical records.
Pg 503 lines 21-25 Government may secure data directly from any depart or agency of the US including your data.
Pg 504 Lines 6-10 The “Center” will collect data both public & non-public (that means public & your private info)
PG 506 Lines 19-21 The Center will recommend policies that would allow for public access of data.
PG 518 Lines 21-25 The Commission will have input from HC consumer reports – Can you say unions & ACORN?
PG 524 Lines 18-22 Comparative Effectiveness Research Trust Fund set up. More taxes for ALL.
PG 621 Lines 20-25 Government will define what Quality means in HC. Since when does Government know about quality?
Pg 622 Lines 2-9 To pay for the Quality Standards Government will transfer $$ from 2 other Government Trust Funds. More Taxes.
PG 624 “Quality” measures shall be designed to assess outcomes & functional status of patients.
PG 624 “Quality” measures shall be designed to profile you including race, age, gender, place of residence, etc
Pg 628 Sec 1443 Government will give “Multi-Stake Holders” Pre-Rule Making input into Selection of “Quality” Measures
Pg 630 9-24/631 1-9 Those Multi-stake holder groups including Unions & groups like ACORN deciding HC quality.
Pg 632 Lines 14-25 The Government may implement any “Quality Measure” of HC Services as they see fit.
PG 633 14-25/ 634 1-9 The Secretary may issue non-endorsed “Quality Measures” for Physician Services & Dialysis Services.
Pg 635 to 653 Physicians Payments Sunshine Provision – Government wants to shine sunlight on Doctors but not Government.
Pg 654-659 Public Reporting on Health Care-Associated Infections – Looks okay.
PG 660-671 Doctors in Residency – Government will tell you where your residency will be, thus where you’ll live.
Pg 676-686 Government will regulate hospitals in EVERY aspect of residency programs, including teaching hospitals.
Pg 686-700 Increased Funding to Fight Waste, Fraud, and Abuse. (You mean the Government with an $18 mil website?)
PG 711 Lines 8-14 The Secretary has broad powers to deny HC providers/suppliers admittance into HC Exchange.
Pg 719-720 Sec 1637 ANY Doctor who orders durable medical equipment or home medical services MUST be enrolled in Medicare.
PG 722 Sec 1639 Government MANDATES Doctors must have face to face with patient to certify patient for Home Health Services.
PG 724 Lines 16-22 Government reserves right to apply face to face certification for patient to ANY other HC service.
PG 724 23-25 PG 725 1-5 The same Government certifications will apply to Medicaid & CHIP (your kids)
Pg 735 lines 16-25 For law enforcement purposes the Secretary - HHS will give Attorney General access to ALL data.
PG 740-757 Government sets guidelines for subsidizing the uninsured (That’s YOYOUR tax dollars people…)
Pg 757-762 Fed Government will shift burden of payments to Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSH) To States. (Taxes)
Pg 765 Sec 1711 Government will require Preventative Services including vaccines. (Choice?)
Pg 768 Sec 1713 Government – Nursing Home Visitation Services (Hello union paybacks)
Pg 769 11-14 Nursing Home Visitation Services include - economic self-sufficiency, employment advantages, school-readiness.
Pg 769 3-5 Nursing Home Visitation Services – “increasing birth intervals between pregnancies.” Government ABORTIONS anyone?
Pg 770 SEC 1714 Federal Government mandates eligibility for State Family Planning Services. Say abortion & State Sovereign.
Pg 789-797 Government will set, mandate drug prices, controlling which drugs brought to market. Bye bye innovation
PG 801 Sec 1751 The Government will decide which health care conditions will be paid. Say RATION!
Pg 810 SEC. 1759. Billing Agents, clearinghouses, etc, required to register. Government takes over private payment systems.
PG 829-833 Government will impose a fee on ALL private health insurance plans including self insured to pay for Trust Fund!
PG 835 11-13 fees imposed by Government for Trust Fund shall be treated as if they were taxes.
Pg 838-840 Government will design & implement Home Visitation Program for families with young kids & families expecting kids.
PG 844-845 OMG! This Home Visitation Program includes Government coming into your house & telling you how to parent.
Pg 859 Government will establish a Public Health Fund at a cost of $88,800,000,000. Yes that’s Billion.
Pg 865 The Government will MANDATE the establishment of a National Health Service Corps
PG 865 to 876 The NHS Corps is a program where Doctors perform mandatory HC for 2yrs for part loan repayment
PG 876-892 The Government takes over the education of our medical students and doctors
PG 898 The Government will establish a Public Health Workforce Corps to ensure supply of public health professionals
PG 898 The Public health workforce corps shall consist of officers of Regular & Reserve Corps of Service.
PG 898 The Public health workforce corps shall consist of civilian employees of the U.S. as Secretary deems.
PG 900 The Public Health Workforce Corps includes veterinarians
PG 901 The Public Health Workforce Corps WILL include commissioned Regular & Reserve Officers. HC Draft?
PG 910 The Government will develop, build & run Public Health Training Centers.
PG 913-914 Government starts a HC affirmative action program through guise of diversity scholarships.
PG 915 SEC. 2251. Government MANDATES Cultural & linguistic competency training for HC professionals.
Pg 932 The Government will establish Preventative & Wellness Trust fund – initial cost of $30,800,000,000-Billion
PG 935 21-22 Government will identify specific goals & objectives for prevention & wellness activities. Control You
PG 936 Government will develop “Healthy People & National Public Health Performance Standards” Tell me what to eat?
PG 942 Lines 22-25 More Government? Offices of Surgeon General -Public Health Services, Minority Health, Women’s Health
PG 950- 980 BIG GOVERNMENT core public health infrastructure, including workforce capacity, lab systems; health info systems, etc
PG 993 Government will establish school based health clinics. Your kids won’t have a chance.
PG 994 School Based Health Clinic will be integrated into the school environment. Say GOVERNMENT Brainwash!
PG 1001 The Government will establish a National Medical Device Registry. Will you be tracked?
PG 1003 9-11 National Medical Device Registry ‘‘(iii) other post-market device surveillance activities” You Will Be Tracked…
PG 1018 States give up some of their State Sovereignty.
19 January 2010
Scripture Memory Verse 2
Well, I was planning on posting on the 15th, however, with the in-loves in town, I just didn't take the time... So I'm 4 days late, but it's never too late to hide God's Word in your heart.
For Christmas, I gave Jarred an audio Bible. I told him before I even gave it to him that it was a gift for the two of us moreso than just him! But I gave it to him, then put it on his computer. I turned around and put it on my computer and then my iPod. Now whenever I head to the laundromat or the grocery store, I'm listing to the Bible all the way! I've got to tell you, having that audio Bible has opened my eyes to those precious words on the pages of Scripture more than I could have ever imagined! I've read many of the words, spoken them to myself aloud, and listened to others read those glorious words aloud. But in my own personal time with God, this particular format has truly opened my heart to greater understanding, more questions and more fire for His Word! I think of so many different things when I hear the Bible and have it in my lap, marking up all the pages and noting the different questions that arise. It is a blast!
Anyhow, I've digressed enough now, so I'll just get on with it! Here's the verse that I've chosen for my 2nd Scripture:
"And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV
I really love this verse because I know it is an absolute. He can and will equip me with all that I need to be able to do any good work in His name! Isn't God amazing! He will ensure that whatever I do that is for Him, will not go to waste! Praise the LORD!!!
Alright, I'm going to head off to start my memorization, being certain to continue with my first Scripture! Until next time!
For Christmas, I gave Jarred an audio Bible. I told him before I even gave it to him that it was a gift for the two of us moreso than just him! But I gave it to him, then put it on his computer. I turned around and put it on my computer and then my iPod. Now whenever I head to the laundromat or the grocery store, I'm listing to the Bible all the way! I've got to tell you, having that audio Bible has opened my eyes to those precious words on the pages of Scripture more than I could have ever imagined! I've read many of the words, spoken them to myself aloud, and listened to others read those glorious words aloud. But in my own personal time with God, this particular format has truly opened my heart to greater understanding, more questions and more fire for His Word! I think of so many different things when I hear the Bible and have it in my lap, marking up all the pages and noting the different questions that arise. It is a blast!
Anyhow, I've digressed enough now, so I'll just get on with it! Here's the verse that I've chosen for my 2nd Scripture:
"And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV
I really love this verse because I know it is an absolute. He can and will equip me with all that I need to be able to do any good work in His name! Isn't God amazing! He will ensure that whatever I do that is for Him, will not go to waste! Praise the LORD!!!
Alright, I'm going to head off to start my memorization, being certain to continue with my first Scripture! Until next time!
Weekend Travels
Good Tuesday Morning blogger world!
Well, quite a bit has happened since the 11th so I guess I'll try and go in order...
On Wednesday and Thursday I was a mad-woman trying to clean every nook and cranny in the RV before my in-loves arrived (we are in-laws by certificate, in-loves by choice!). I scrubbed every possible surface I could find, all the surfaces that were un-findable, and even some non-existent surfaces! They arrived at 8:30pm here on the west coast and they were tired! Their bodies felt like it was 11:30pm, so I don't blame them! We had a happy reunion in the airport terminal and discussed things that were hilarious... i.e. the "terrorist" that was setting next to my mom-in-love, Brenda. She said there was some man sitting next to her looking nervous and hastily typing on his computer and such. She also noted that he didn't put his cell phone away when the flight crew asked them to... Brenda seemed pretty convinced that he was going to blow himself up right there but she was unsure as to how to raise an alarm without tipping him off... instead she sat there praying that nothing would happen and they would land safely.
The next morning, Matt, my dad-in-love, wanted to take a stroll down memory lane (he grew up in Olympia, WA). So we hopped into the car and hit the open road. We drove to some place in western OR of which I don't remember the name, found the restaurant that he would eat breakfast on Sunday mornings with his dad, and proceeded to quiz the restaurant owners about the area and such. It was a good time and we learned that the restaurant had burned down once before but they rebuilt it less than a year later. It was called Hump's. Breakfast was good, but not worth the price tag... We then headed up to Olympia to see where Matt grew up. Apparently the neighborhood he lived in has vastly grown up! Lacey, WA was about like the Flower Mound, TX area in that it looked brand new, had vast, chain shopping, and just about every restaurant you could want right there in one square.
We went to the church where Matt and Brenda first met, Lacey Baptist Church (they met at Brenda's brother's wedding to one of Matt's church group friends). Then we drove on to see the parents of Matt's best friend. We spent some time visiting and then headed up to Ben Moore's restaurant. Matt's oldest brother, Mike, owns this place. Matt's sister, Theresa, works there along with one of Matt's nieces, Hester. We shared a good meal and were able to reunite with several of Matt's nieces, nephews, and siblings. It was fun, but you know how at those meetings where you really don't know the people too well things are awkward for awhile, at least until people warm up (usually by the end of the meal!).
The next day we decided to go see Multnomah Falls. Jarred and Matt got to fixing something on the RV and it was almost 11am before we left. We couldn't just go to the Falls though. We needed to get fuel, go to Lowe's, go to Wal-Mart, etc, etc, etc. By the time we were through with that nonsense, we were starved. So instead of heading to the Falls we decided to go downtown to eat at the Old Spaghetti Factory. We sure enjoyed that! Good food, great atmosphere, excellent company! A good time was had by all! Then we wandered around downtown. We were hoping for some quaint boutiques and little shops, however we were met with large office buildings and mainstream shopping. It wasn't until we found the Pearl District that we really found what we wanted. And then we saw it. Powell books. Phenomenal!!!! I fell in love with this place! I LOVE to read and this place could seriously satisfy me for months on end! We got in and wandered around for about an hour. Then we decided that we needed to go home and get some rest.
We ate dinner at the RV and cleaned up. Around 9pm we went to meet up with Matt's other sister, Felicia, and all her kids. It was pretty neat because she had 6 children and all 6 were able to show up! Lots of people in one small space was uncomfortable at first, but again, people tend to warm up as time goes on... Around 11pm we excused ourselves so that we could head to bed. And the next day I was pretty excited because I was going to get to show my in-loves our new church! We had a great time worshiping and praising the Lord on Sunday! It was great!
After church, we headed to the Oregon coast. It took FOREVER to drive out there, but once we arrived, we were pleased. We saw Seaside, OR where there are a bunch of cute little shops and cafes. It was great! We got into some candy store where they had every flavor of taffy imaginable! We at lunch at Dooger's and wandered around for a short while. Then we headed a couple of miles down the road to Cannon Beach to see sea otters. It wasn't the best weather (rainy and muddy!) but we trekked up there and were rewarded with beautiful views. No sea otters, but great view! Then we headed over to Astoria, OR. It wasn't much fun for me but I went along and tried to not be a downer.
I was EXHAUSTED! We tend to just GO GO GO when Matt and Brenda are visiting and that can seriously wear you out! If i had to approximate, we spent 2 out of the 4 days they were here, just driving in the car! But alas, the visit came to an end and we had to take my beloved in-loves back to the airport on Monday at 6am... A sad departing, I really miss them! You know, when you live just 2 doors down for a while, you get really used to it. Life tended to revolve around that home/compound and we had a great time. But I guess you have to go where you find work. Hopefully we'll be able to visit soon and see the rest of the family in PA...
Well, I suppose that'll do for now. Until next time!
Well, quite a bit has happened since the 11th so I guess I'll try and go in order...
On Wednesday and Thursday I was a mad-woman trying to clean every nook and cranny in the RV before my in-loves arrived (we are in-laws by certificate, in-loves by choice!). I scrubbed every possible surface I could find, all the surfaces that were un-findable, and even some non-existent surfaces! They arrived at 8:30pm here on the west coast and they were tired! Their bodies felt like it was 11:30pm, so I don't blame them! We had a happy reunion in the airport terminal and discussed things that were hilarious... i.e. the "terrorist" that was setting next to my mom-in-love, Brenda. She said there was some man sitting next to her looking nervous and hastily typing on his computer and such. She also noted that he didn't put his cell phone away when the flight crew asked them to... Brenda seemed pretty convinced that he was going to blow himself up right there but she was unsure as to how to raise an alarm without tipping him off... instead she sat there praying that nothing would happen and they would land safely.
The next morning, Matt, my dad-in-love, wanted to take a stroll down memory lane (he grew up in Olympia, WA). So we hopped into the car and hit the open road. We drove to some place in western OR of which I don't remember the name, found the restaurant that he would eat breakfast on Sunday mornings with his dad, and proceeded to quiz the restaurant owners about the area and such. It was a good time and we learned that the restaurant had burned down once before but they rebuilt it less than a year later. It was called Hump's. Breakfast was good, but not worth the price tag... We then headed up to Olympia to see where Matt grew up. Apparently the neighborhood he lived in has vastly grown up! Lacey, WA was about like the Flower Mound, TX area in that it looked brand new, had vast, chain shopping, and just about every restaurant you could want right there in one square.
We went to the church where Matt and Brenda first met, Lacey Baptist Church (they met at Brenda's brother's wedding to one of Matt's church group friends). Then we drove on to see the parents of Matt's best friend. We spent some time visiting and then headed up to Ben Moore's restaurant. Matt's oldest brother, Mike, owns this place. Matt's sister, Theresa, works there along with one of Matt's nieces, Hester. We shared a good meal and were able to reunite with several of Matt's nieces, nephews, and siblings. It was fun, but you know how at those meetings where you really don't know the people too well things are awkward for awhile, at least until people warm up (usually by the end of the meal!).
The next day we decided to go see Multnomah Falls. Jarred and Matt got to fixing something on the RV and it was almost 11am before we left. We couldn't just go to the Falls though. We needed to get fuel, go to Lowe's, go to Wal-Mart, etc, etc, etc. By the time we were through with that nonsense, we were starved. So instead of heading to the Falls we decided to go downtown to eat at the Old Spaghetti Factory. We sure enjoyed that! Good food, great atmosphere, excellent company! A good time was had by all! Then we wandered around downtown. We were hoping for some quaint boutiques and little shops, however we were met with large office buildings and mainstream shopping. It wasn't until we found the Pearl District that we really found what we wanted. And then we saw it. Powell books. Phenomenal!!!! I fell in love with this place! I LOVE to read and this place could seriously satisfy me for months on end! We got in and wandered around for about an hour. Then we decided that we needed to go home and get some rest.
We ate dinner at the RV and cleaned up. Around 9pm we went to meet up with Matt's other sister, Felicia, and all her kids. It was pretty neat because she had 6 children and all 6 were able to show up! Lots of people in one small space was uncomfortable at first, but again, people tend to warm up as time goes on... Around 11pm we excused ourselves so that we could head to bed. And the next day I was pretty excited because I was going to get to show my in-loves our new church! We had a great time worshiping and praising the Lord on Sunday! It was great!
After church, we headed to the Oregon coast. It took FOREVER to drive out there, but once we arrived, we were pleased. We saw Seaside, OR where there are a bunch of cute little shops and cafes. It was great! We got into some candy store where they had every flavor of taffy imaginable! We at lunch at Dooger's and wandered around for a short while. Then we headed a couple of miles down the road to Cannon Beach to see sea otters. It wasn't the best weather (rainy and muddy!) but we trekked up there and were rewarded with beautiful views. No sea otters, but great view! Then we headed over to Astoria, OR. It wasn't much fun for me but I went along and tried to not be a downer.
I was EXHAUSTED! We tend to just GO GO GO when Matt and Brenda are visiting and that can seriously wear you out! If i had to approximate, we spent 2 out of the 4 days they were here, just driving in the car! But alas, the visit came to an end and we had to take my beloved in-loves back to the airport on Monday at 6am... A sad departing, I really miss them! You know, when you live just 2 doors down for a while, you get really used to it. Life tended to revolve around that home/compound and we had a great time. But I guess you have to go where you find work. Hopefully we'll be able to visit soon and see the rest of the family in PA...
Well, I suppose that'll do for now. Until next time!
11 January 2010
Musings
Well, it is now Monday and my last post was on Friday... so much for trying to post "everyday". Perhaps I will resolve to just post as frequently as I feel the call. Yes, that sounds good. We'll go with that.
The weekend was rather boring, if I could be so bold... I think I prefer the weekdays to the weekend... And that's not just because I'm not working, but I preferred the weekdays even when I had a job... I think I prefer the routine that the "everyday" has for me. During the weekends I tend to sit around doing nothing in particular. Weekdays have task that I at least must accomplish. I suppose I could really use a job, but then again I'm not going to try and ruin a pretty good thing just yet.
Saturday, Jarred and I sat in our respective places, Jarred on the couch, I in my chair. Jarred was glued to the computer/TV for most of the morning, while I was busily tending to my knitting project. At one point Jarred asked me what we were going to do besides just sit around watching the TV... I took this as an invitation to get out of the pj's and prepare to venture out into the world. Apparently the world stops 3 feet outside the awning on our RV... I guess we live in bubble land... I'm still perplexed as to why I put jeans on to visit my awning... Alas, I shall just have to move on..
Sunday was by and far more interesting. Church was good (it's nice to be able to be home daily and do my own thing, but there is a relational side of me that wants to hang out with people my own age) and then we attended "Discovering Northside". That was basically an hour long opportunity to get to know the different ministries offered at Northside and is required for membership; I'm glad we went and I suppose at the next business meeting the congregation will decide on our membership. We were invited over to one of the couple's home to help with wedding invites and spent a few hours fulfilling that "relational" need I had been craving.
Wow. I just re-read that and realized just how boring my life has truly become. Hmm. Perhaps a job should be in order...
That's about it for now... See ya later!
The weekend was rather boring, if I could be so bold... I think I prefer the weekdays to the weekend... And that's not just because I'm not working, but I preferred the weekdays even when I had a job... I think I prefer the routine that the "everyday" has for me. During the weekends I tend to sit around doing nothing in particular. Weekdays have task that I at least must accomplish. I suppose I could really use a job, but then again I'm not going to try and ruin a pretty good thing just yet.
Saturday, Jarred and I sat in our respective places, Jarred on the couch, I in my chair. Jarred was glued to the computer/TV for most of the morning, while I was busily tending to my knitting project. At one point Jarred asked me what we were going to do besides just sit around watching the TV... I took this as an invitation to get out of the pj's and prepare to venture out into the world. Apparently the world stops 3 feet outside the awning on our RV... I guess we live in bubble land... I'm still perplexed as to why I put jeans on to visit my awning... Alas, I shall just have to move on..
Sunday was by and far more interesting. Church was good (it's nice to be able to be home daily and do my own thing, but there is a relational side of me that wants to hang out with people my own age) and then we attended "Discovering Northside". That was basically an hour long opportunity to get to know the different ministries offered at Northside and is required for membership; I'm glad we went and I suppose at the next business meeting the congregation will decide on our membership. We were invited over to one of the couple's home to help with wedding invites and spent a few hours fulfilling that "relational" need I had been craving.
Wow. I just re-read that and realized just how boring my life has truly become. Hmm. Perhaps a job should be in order...
That's about it for now... See ya later!
08 January 2010
Scripture Memory Verse 1
Well, I am back again today! It'll be truly shocking to see if I can post at least once everyday this year, however, I may not make it past this week! Haha! Oh well, I'll still give it a shot!
When I lived back in PA I taught 1st-3rd grade Sunday School. One of the most driven concepts in my church was scripture memorization. When I began teaching, it shocked me to find that out of 9 children, not a single one could repeat any of the scripture they "memorized" throughout the year; they couldn't even tell me what scripture they learned just 6 days earlier!
I knew for me that in order to commit something to memory I needed some major repetition. I decided to test out what worked for me on these 9 kids. I picked out 10 Bible verses. From week 1 to week 5 they memorized the first verse. By the third week the kids were shouting to me their Scripture and could tell me what it meant to them! It was amazing to me! They now had a piece of God's Word written on their heart and mind! By the time the year was over the indeed knew 10 Scriptures and knew them so well that they were sharing them with the other members of our church. They had more scripture memorized than half the adults!
I believe that memorizing Scripture is key in our fight against the enemy. The Word of God is the only offensive we have against any attack. So, I will be memorizing 24 verses this year. I'll try to post my new Scripture on the 1st and 15th of each month. Obviously I've missed a week thus far, however, I'll just have to work that much harder this week to ensure I know my first verse.
Verse 1:
"HE will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this." Isaiah 33:6 NIV
In the uncertain times we are living in today, this brings such comfort to me. I know that my Redeemer is unshakable, unbreakable, a solid rock, a sturdy foundation for me and my life.
When I lived back in PA I taught 1st-3rd grade Sunday School. One of the most driven concepts in my church was scripture memorization. When I began teaching, it shocked me to find that out of 9 children, not a single one could repeat any of the scripture they "memorized" throughout the year; they couldn't even tell me what scripture they learned just 6 days earlier!
I knew for me that in order to commit something to memory I needed some major repetition. I decided to test out what worked for me on these 9 kids. I picked out 10 Bible verses. From week 1 to week 5 they memorized the first verse. By the third week the kids were shouting to me their Scripture and could tell me what it meant to them! It was amazing to me! They now had a piece of God's Word written on their heart and mind! By the time the year was over the indeed knew 10 Scriptures and knew them so well that they were sharing them with the other members of our church. They had more scripture memorized than half the adults!
I believe that memorizing Scripture is key in our fight against the enemy. The Word of God is the only offensive we have against any attack. So, I will be memorizing 24 verses this year. I'll try to post my new Scripture on the 1st and 15th of each month. Obviously I've missed a week thus far, however, I'll just have to work that much harder this week to ensure I know my first verse.
Verse 1:
"HE will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this." Isaiah 33:6 NIV
In the uncertain times we are living in today, this brings such comfort to me. I know that my Redeemer is unshakable, unbreakable, a solid rock, a sturdy foundation for me and my life.
07 January 2010
Marshmallow Mania!
Prince is in his usual chair snoozing away. I get up and go to the snack cabinet. All is quiet in the chair. I dig through all the different boxes and bags of goodies and still there is no movement from Prince. I arrive at the bag of mini marshmallows and before I can blink he is in front of me, expectantly seated at my toes. He knows the drill. Sit up, look alert, wag tail. Check, check, and check.
Of course with a dog as adorable as he is, how could I refuse him the treat he so desperately needed? He was rewarded for his behavior with a couple of the coveted marshmallows and then sent on his way. He made it half way to his chair and looked back at me. I think he was eyeing me up! He was checking to make sure that I was putting the bag of deliciousness away and not sneaking a few extra treats for myself. I tell ya, that dog doesn't trust me to let him have the last bite!
Oh well, some day I'll open a bag of marshmallows and look around for my darling dog in vain. He's almost 10 years old and I don't expect him to live forever. So perhaps I'll just enjoy how attentive he is to me now and cherish these moments ...
Of course with a dog as adorable as he is, how could I refuse him the treat he so desperately needed? He was rewarded for his behavior with a couple of the coveted marshmallows and then sent on his way. He made it half way to his chair and looked back at me. I think he was eyeing me up! He was checking to make sure that I was putting the bag of deliciousness away and not sneaking a few extra treats for myself. I tell ya, that dog doesn't trust me to let him have the last bite!
Oh well, some day I'll open a bag of marshmallows and look around for my darling dog in vain. He's almost 10 years old and I don't expect him to live forever. So perhaps I'll just enjoy how attentive he is to me now and cherish these moments ...
For All Intents and Purposes
I have decided to begin a blog. I know that it is somewhat late and even more so over done, however I figure there is no better way to stretch my writing skills and get back into the practice of excercising my mind. My intent is to simply share my thoughts, feelings, and other random things that I will probably refer to as "FFs" (a.k.a. fun facts). The expressed purpose of said blog is simply to express! Haha! I know, lame, but what can I do? I spend 98% of my time at home with nothing more than my dog to share with! Pray that I won't use an excessive amount of puns or play on word type phrases!
Ok, now that I have officially stated my purpose, I have one simple disclaimer. This blog is mine and mine alone. I have every intention of sharing my political and religious values at some point or another. If at any time these should happen to offend you, close the blog. I'm exercising my constitutional first ammendment. If you should happen to be unaware of said ammendment, consider looking it up some day... or try to recall that high school government class you should have taken in order to graduate!
Well, I suppose that will just about wrap up what I have to say right now. Thanks for checking out The Life in a Day!
Ok, now that I have officially stated my purpose, I have one simple disclaimer. This blog is mine and mine alone. I have every intention of sharing my political and religious values at some point or another. If at any time these should happen to offend you, close the blog. I'm exercising my constitutional first ammendment. If you should happen to be unaware of said ammendment, consider looking it up some day... or try to recall that high school government class you should have taken in order to graduate!
Well, I suppose that will just about wrap up what I have to say right now. Thanks for checking out The Life in a Day!
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