The Twilight Zone

Thrift Stores in York County

2012-02-13T19:33:00.003-05:00

I have a soft spot for thrift stores, a very soft spot. Pretty much everything I own is second hand. The truth is I love junk. The other day I was on my way home from a barn sale (yes I frequent yard sales, garage sales, and the occasional barn sale) and I spotted an awesome little thrift store I never knew existed. I decided to make a list of thrift stores I've been in. Hopefully I can add to this list.

Family Clothes Tree
(717) 292-5764
4350 Bull Rd, Dover, PA 17315
This is kind of in the middle of nowhere. The parking lot is small and it was surprisingly busy when I stopped in. From an overheard conversation I gathered the store is run entirely by volunteers and sometimes the hours change based on their availability. I couldn't find their hours on the internet, but I think they are posted as 9-5 most days. This store has mainly clothes and glassware. But, they also have a toy/game section and a book and vhs area.

York Rescue Mission Economy Store
67 N. Main St.
Dover, PA 17315
(717)292-7832
Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:30pm
Sat 9:00am-2:00pm
The parking lot is in the back and the entrance is to the left. This store is surprisingly LARGE. There are like 4 or 5 rooms downstairs and then an upstairs. I think I saw pretty much everything in this store.

Goodwill
1120 Roosevelt Ave.
York, PA 17404
(717)846-5780
Mon-Sat 9:00am-8:00pm
Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm
This is a pretty standard Goodwill store. I do have something negative to say about the bathroom. It doesn't seem to get cleaned very well.

The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store
1090 Haines Rd.
York, PA 17402
(717)840-1300
Mon-Sat 9:00am-9:00pm
I've only been in a few Family Salvation Army Stores and this one seems to be average. Wednesdays are half off. It is REALLY busy on Wednesdays. I have seen a line waiting to get in the store at 9AM on wednesdays. Also, traffic is usually fairly backed up on wednesdays.

2012-01-18T08:11:00.001-05:00

No I didn't go black for SOPA. Why would I shut down my blog to oppose the government shutting it down??

Welcome!

2010-02-10T00:15:00.003-05:00

This is the current webpage for Ruth Collins.

So ummm...yeah

2009-09-13T19:34:00.002-05:00

Hey there...if you are reading this please give a shout out to me (leave a comment) so that I can decide what it is exactly I want to do with this blog...I'm kinda leaning towards a blogroll blog that tracks cool blogs and what they are up to...sorry, it's just that the EVIL facebook has finally caught me in it's web...

Thoughts for the Day

2009-07-09T21:24:00.002-05:00

I tap control t, bring up a new tab and type yahoo and then it hits me - I can write way better things than a cheesy forward so here goes:

The glass is half full, unless it's cracked.
Money can't buy happiness, but it sure can buy alot of other stuff.
Don't knock flipping burgers until you've done it.
A penny saved is a penny saved - big deal.
There is no such thing as one right answer.

-Ruth Collins

Creation

2009-07-07T14:25:00.000-05:00

Happy Sabbath...And Sleep Well

2009-07-04T16:54:00.002-05:00

So is it wrong to work Saturday night after sundown? I mean after all, you aren't really working during Sabbath hours. But, consider this...if one spends all of Sabbath afternoon and on occasion all of Sabbath sleeping, knowing that you won't get it that night, is it still okay? Isn't the purpose of Sabbath to spend time with God? Can one do that while sleeping?

25 Years

2009-06-07T22:12:00.002-05:00

So I heard today that by the age of 25 you are the person you will be. I'm giving that some deep thought since I recently had a birthday.

Reflection

2009-06-02T01:35:00.003-05:00

I have been labeled as cynical, negative, and just plain not giving a crap. Close personal reflection has led me to believe that this is all true. The worst part: I don't give a crap...

Creation Fest '09

2009-05-04T14:16:00.001-05:00

Coming to a field near me!

Music to the Ears

2009-04-21T12:26:00.003-05:00

I know this makes me sound really lame or (you pick whatever adjective you want), but I am just now really getting into music. Before I mean there were books and I could spend hours reading instead of being bored by people yelling into my headphones. And then, I discovered books on tape. What a wealth there is there! But, now I have an ipod, and a car stereo that works and joy of joys actually has a CD player in it! And besides I have discovered that sometimes it can just be fun to hear a little tune over a monotone talking about some high school student and their pimples. So, reluctantly I am slowly adding to my itunes library, carrying my ipod around occasionally, and picking up CDs that I think look interesting. Now my plea to you is: recommend some good music for me. What are you listening to?

Special

2009-03-25T12:22:00.002-05:00

I walk into the library and then suddenly I remember. I sorta cringe inside, but as soon as I look into their faces, I see happiness and most importantly acceptance. The "special" group is here. One lady smiles at me so deeply, it's as if we've known each other our whole lives. Another guy says "hi". And it hits me, these people don't care what I am wearing, what job I have, or even if I like them, they just want to share some of the happiness that overflows out of them. And I don't know how it can be considered a mental handicap, if it makes someone so open, they talk to strangers like they have known them there whole lives. This world needs more special people like them.

Go Ahead, Start Praying for my Soul

2009-02-22T21:34:00.003-05:00

Wow. I haven't been on in a long time! I think I'm just afraid of what I would write, afraid of what I would say if I posted. Nothing in my life is absolute right now, and I am lost in the sea of decision. So, I am not posting so as to spare you my true thoughts. Thoughts that question Adventism, God, and everything else that I have held so dear my whole life.

Ways To Keep A Healthy Level Of Insanity

2009-01-26T16:07:00.002-05:00

1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point a Hair Dryer At Passing Cars. See If They Slow Down.
2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don't Disguise Your Voice.
3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, ask If They Want Fries with that.
4. At Walmart buy 100 of the cheapest thing you can find and tell the cashier that you are giving them out at your next wedding.
5. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks. Once Everyone has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions, Switch to Espresso.
6. In the Memo Field Of All Your Checks, Write 'For Marijuana'.
7. Finish All Your sentences with,'In Accordance With The Prophecy'.
9. Skip down the hall Rather Than Walk and see how many looks you get.
10. Order a Diet Water whenever you go out to eat, with a serious face.
11. Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is 'To Go'.
12. Sing Along At The Opera.
13. Walk backwards down a busy sidewalk.
14. Put Mosquito Netting Around Your Work Area and Play tropical Sounds All Day.
15. Five Days In Advance, Tell Your Friends You Can't Attend Their Party Because You have a headache.
16. In the library say everything very loud.
17. When The Money Comes Out of The ATM, Scream, 'I Won! I Won!'
18. When Leaving the Zoo, Start Running towards the Parking lot, Yelling 'Run For Your Lives! They're Loose!'
19. Tell Your Children Over Dinner, 'Due To The Economy, We Are Going To Have To Let One Of You Go.'

Ever Feel Like This?

2009-01-06T10:45:00.000-05:00

Thought

2009-01-03T19:52:00.002-05:00

When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.

Ten Who Left

2008-12-03T15:27:00.002-05:00

I just happened upon an Adventist book called "Ten Who Left". It's about ten different people who have left the Adventist Church. Naturally I was curious and took a closer look. Every single one of the people mentioned, left the church before or during their college years! At that point I closed the book, afraid that their reasons would mirror some of my thoughts.

Where I am At...

2008-12-01T15:18:00.002-05:00

It feels so good to walk away and know you will never have to deal with it again...but also kind of scary.

Sad But True

2008-11-19T12:50:00.001-05:00

The disturbing thing is...I seem to be more attached and more affectionate to inanimate objects (my car, my laptop, etc.).

Thought

2008-11-11T20:30:00.000-05:00

When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from
it.

I'm Disturbed

2008-11-10T19:48:00.001-05:00

Actually I would love to buy this. Just don't know if I could actually bring myself to use it...

What I've Been Reading...

2008-11-09T20:39:00.003-05:00

Lately, I have been keeping up with a couple of blogs (more so than posting). Out of the two that I check daily, is this one: cake wrecks.

Hmmmmm...

2008-11-07T09:16:00.002-05:00

No, I haven't died - not that anyone really reads and follows this blog. I have just been scratching my brain over what to post on my first post since the fast. Truth is I didn't really miss the internet. I truly didn't. I had one moment where I wanted to log on - the night before the fast was over, but it was simply because I was bored. I don't know what to do with this information. Should I use the internet less? Stop writing a blog and following blogs (my major time consuming thing online)? I don't know. I just don't know.

Can I do it?

2008-10-29T16:09:00.003-05:00

I have been getting really bored with my life lately, not in a bad way, just in a way that tells me I need to work on a project, have something to do (or in this case, not do). I have been thinking about fasting from the internet - to see if I can do it. I've decided to start now: October 29,2008 at 5:30pm EST. The rules are simple:

I cannot log into netaccess client (the login program we use here at the college).
I will also avoid using the on campus chat service. I also cannot go to the Orange library or any other internet source to log on.

I can, however, use my laptop and connect to the network. I can also use the computers in the office.

I will not volunteerly share my fast with anyone here on campus. I will try to avoid using the internet at work, but if absolutely necessary, I may access (and log into netaccess) only the page I need. If it is email, I cannot read any other messages.

I should use the time I would normally spend on the internet to socialize, read, and become better acquainted with God. I may also dream up more projects and ideas.

This fast will last one week. After I post this message, I will log off immediately.

Wow

2008-10-26T19:36:00.002-05:00

Just realized I haven't posted in a week.

My teeth hurt. I'm going for a root canal on Tuesday. I actually can't wait!

My Car Recently Rolled Over 100,000 Miles

2008-10-19T19:40:00.001-05:00

Sorry about the picture qualities. My camera finally bit the dust for the last time so I use my cell for everything.

Latest Post it Note Creation

2008-10-18T18:53:00.000-05:00

Thought for the Day

2008-10-16T19:53:00.000-05:00

There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.

Edris M. Habig

2008-10-12T19:20:00.000-05:00

Edris M. Habig, 71, of Palmyra passed away October 8, 2008 at the Hershey Medical Center.
Edris was born in Mifflin County on March 19, 1937, the daughter of the late Harry Habig and Muriel (Rhan) Habig.
Edris was a graduate of Philadelphia Academy. She attended Columbia Union College in Maryland and was a 1961 graduate of Atlantic Union College in Massachusetts. She earned her Master's Degree from Shippensburg University in counseling. She has been employed as a dean, a teacher, and a rehabilitation counselor. She was a strong proponent of Christian education. She was a charter member of the Hershey Seventh Day Adventist Church. She has served as Sabbath School Superintendent and teacher. Also, as Elder, Women's Ministry Leader, Church School Board Representative, Vacation Bible School teacher, and Church Board Member. She was a volunteer at the Hershey Medical Center. She enjoyed reading and traveling, especially to State Capitols and President's Homes.
She is survived by many loving cousins, friends, and church family.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 5:30 p.m., at her church.
Edris requested instead of flowers, that memorial contributions be made to the Hershey Seventh Day Adventist Church, 610 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033.

The Pen Guy

2008-10-12T17:05:00.002-05:00

Check this out! At first I thought this was just too far out, but then I realized that it was cool and colorful. Here's a pic of the "pen guy" and his marker/pen covered car:

Ahhhh...Color!

2008-10-07T19:46:00.003-05:00

While on the topic of bookshelves and cases, I came across this photo. I thought it was cool because it was color coded, not necessarily because of the bookshelf.

Pull up a Step

2008-10-05T19:33:00.002-05:00

When I own a home, I want this type of bookcase in my stairs. What an awesome usage of space!

Uploading...Forever

2008-10-02T18:57:00.001-05:00

I think I might have complained about this before, but uploading pics to Walmart.com takes forever and annoys me. It doesn't help that I only have a limited amount of internet time each day (cus I am just too busy).

Clarifications

2008-10-01T19:28:00.002-05:00

For Your Information:

1) The "fish story". I have been accused of posting negative things about my school because I posted a negative story that happened in the past. Let me say in my defense: I found the story by googleing my school's name. It is already out there on the internet. And, my thoughts toward it was "Wow. Someone posted this! Gross!". I was not in any way condoning it. And let me just say, I am a vegetarian. In fact, I have never eaten meat.

2) The "boy who will not come to my school because of me". Some of you may remember that comment. I was quite upset about it and disturbed that I had turned someone away, but I also commented right back. Perhaps you did not read my response? I am not sure why this is even an issue. And, I found out that the "boy" was none other than a troubled young friend of mine name Curtis. It was joke played on me, sorry it had to be played on the readers too.

These are the issues that have been brought to my attention. I would, however, welcome any other questions about anything else I have said on here. Just leave me a comment. It really hurts to think that people could just be reading my blog to pick it apart. If this blog wasn't the past three years of my life all rolled into one massive page, I would have deleted it just to avoid the conflict. It may interest you to know that not many people read my blog. I have long since given up on getting traffic, rather I have focused on providing my friends and relatives with a small glimpse into my life. Also, many of the links I maintain here on my blog are for my personal convenience. I want to be able to access sites without having to have my personal computer for my bookmarks. I could make this private, but would it do any good? Anything on the internet can be accessed at any time, that is why I use it to keep my friends and family informed. So, let me know if you have problems with my blog. You can talk to me. You don't have to go to a third party about it. Thanks in advance.

In Answer to Your Questions...

2008-09-24T12:42:00.002-05:00

TWO NAMES YOU GO BY:
1. Ruth
2. Ruthie

TWO THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:
1. pajama bottoms
2. t-shirt

TWO THINGS YOU WANT VERY BADLY AT THIS MOMENT:
1. INTERNET
2. something to do

TWO THINGS YOU DID LAST NIGHT:
1. slept
2. watched M*A*S*H

TWO THINGS YOU ATE TODAY:
1. hot dog bun
2. applesauce

TWO PEOPLE YOU LAST SPOKE TO:
1. Korah
2. Lizzy

TWO THINGS YOU'RE DOING TOMORROW
1. Watching M*A*S*H
2. sleeping

TWO LONGEST CAR RIDES:
1. anywhere i have gone with Lizzy
2. PA to WI

TWO FAVORITE BEVERAGES:
1. water
2. gaterade

Update

2008-09-21T16:25:00.002-05:00

The chicken pox scare is over. I am much better now. Although, I seem to have these permanent red dots all over my body. Hopefully I can post pictures later ;).

Pox Strikes Again!

2008-09-15T10:17:00.001-05:00

I just broke out with chicken pox this morning. Please pray!

Farewell

2008-09-11T14:17:00.001-05:00

If all goes well for me this should be my last past from PA. I can't wait to get back to college. Pray for me and keep in touch. I love you all!

Updates

2008-09-09T14:27:00.003-05:00

Not only do I have cavities...I need a root canal. Yikes!

No one has sent me tie dye roses...although that might be due to the fact that they are only available in Holland (or something like that).

I still hate work.

The new adapter for my laptop was $92 or 20 hours at Wendy's. And, that didn't even include the power cord!

Sorry about the music on here. I have had it like forever. I will be updating it soon.

Thought

2008-08-27T12:44:00.000-05:00

Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

Cavities!

2008-08-25T12:42:00.002-05:00

After two years of not seeing a dentist, much less visiting one, I have four cavities that need to be filled. The worst part, is not knowing my schedule for next week so that I can schedule an appointment.

I Love it!

2008-08-20T12:58:00.000-05:00

Somebody...buy me a dozen of these!

Thought For the Day

2008-08-14T18:16:00.001-05:00

When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from
it.

Thoughts on Work

2008-08-12T13:31:00.002-05:00

Lately I've been havig these really weird moments at work. Moments where I invision myself outside of the store. It's like I'm chained to my area, can never really push the doors with the big PUSH engraved on them. I could never walk out on my job and putting in my notice is impossible because I really need the money, but I just hate it so much and want it to end.

Goodbye for a While...

2008-08-06T14:30:00.003-05:00

My laptop is currently down. The power cord has this massive short in it and until I get a new one, I probably won't be using the internet save for dire emergencies that pop up about once a week. I think my blogs will suffer the most and I really want to keep them updated, but somehow my laptop inspires me and I just can't blog on a regular basis without it. So, please understand and visit my other blogs, leave me lots of comments. Be assured, I will be back.

To Die For

2008-08-03T08:23:00.001-05:00

I just read a really awesome book. You can read it here. Let me know what you think.

New Blog

2008-08-01T13:37:00.004-05:00

Okay...check it out.

Working Hard...

2008-07-31T09:38:00.000-05:00

Online (again)

2008-07-28T19:51:00.001-05:00

Okay so I am back online...up and running at college...oh wait. Yeah, the internet shuts off at 9pm. Nevermind.

Yep.

2008-07-21T18:48:00.000-05:00

Still sitting here at the Micro.

Low Point

2008-07-08T18:35:00.001-05:00

It's really sad. I have to run across the street on my break so that I can steal the Microtel's wireless.

Explainations

2008-06-27T16:21:00.003-05:00

Okay, so maybe I should back up and explain some things. I will be returning to college in the fall. I was thinking seriously about it and I guess the college was too. I moved out of my parent's house. I just can't stand the thought of dealing with my brother all summer. So, I am staying at my aunt and uncle's place. I am really getting sick and tired of my job. I don't make that much - especially since minimum wage just went up. And, I can hardly stand myself, because I am doing nothing this summer, just working at my hardly worth it job, eating, and sleeping. With gas really high I can't really do much anyway. But, I need to start writing at least. I have been reading some poetry which I am sure I will be posting soon. Picked up this really great book by Jewel - wish I could write like that. Anyway...life goes on...one day after the other.

Pin Drop

2008-06-25T14:50:00.000-05:00

A U.S. Navy Admiral was attending a naval conference
that included Admirals from the U.S., English, Canadian,
Australian and French Navies. At a cocktail reception,
he found himself standing with a large group of Officers
that included personnel from most of those countries.
Everyone was chatting away in English as they sipped
their drinks but a French admiral suddenly complained that,
whereas Europeans learn many languages, Americans learn
only English.' He then asked, 'Why is it that we always have
to speak English in these conferences rather than speaking
French?'
Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied 'Maybe
it's because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans
arranged it so you wouldn't have to speak German.'

You could have heard a pin drop.

Since My Last Post

2008-06-23T14:16:00.003-05:00

Things I've Discovered Since My Last Post:

I eat a lot of the time because I am bored or want to please someone. Although, I have drank a lot of milkshakes since I discovered that MacDonald's has an awesome banana strawberry shake.

I am not really addicted to the internet, I just use it all the time at school cus it's something to do.

In the meantime, enjoy this video that the yearbook team at my school put together. I provided the bouncy balls of course.

It's Been Way Too Long...

2008-06-09T14:07:00.002-05:00

Things finally came to a breaking point and my life has changed forever (more later). On another note, I know people from the college I attend are visiting this blog trying to find something something against me. I pray that I am like Daniel and that you can find no fault with me. But, I will not change my url or stop posting. This is my blog. It is who I am and I am not ashamed of it.

Things I Love About Hartland College

2008-05-27T19:04:00.002-05:00

No dating policy.
Constant urges to come higher and lift others higher.
Marvelous buffet of food served three times a day.
Chance to meet students from every part of the globe.
Bible classes that encourage my faith and give me new knowledge.
Afternoon work that enhances my life and teaches me new skills.
Negative media influences are not allowed.
Prayer before each class.
Ability to take any class offered.
Chance to enhance my social skills.
Beautiful grounds.
Internet access.
Well stocked library.

I love this place and everyone should come here as a student. At first glance some may think that I do not enjoy being here, but I really appreciate the education I am receiving and I work hard so that I can receive it. I want EVERYONE who reads this blog to know that I am really trying to not let little things here affect me so that I do not seem so "negative". I really have positive experiences here and I plan on sharing more of them. I did delete a couple of poems from my poetry blog which I felt were negative.

I Stand Corrected

2008-05-25T19:28:00.003-05:00

"And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?" John 1:46. I like Nathanael was wrong. (Poem to follow.)

Broken Record

2008-05-22T18:03:00.000-05:00

I'm going home. I'm going home. I'm going home. I'm going home. I'm going home. I'm going home. I'm going home. I'm going home. I'm going home. I'm going home. I'm going home. I'm going home. I'm going home. I'm going home. I'm going home. I'm going home.

This Says it all...

2008-05-21T19:04:00.002-05:00

Nothing

2008-05-19T18:32:00.001-05:00

I don't have anything pleasant to say today so I am going to keep my mouth shut.

New Links!

2008-05-16T11:57:00.001-05:00

I started this new link list called My Latest Obsessions. Check it out. There are some pretty cool things there. I totally bought bouncy balls and I want to do something with them on a much smaller scale of course.

I Thought This was Appropriate...

2008-05-15T08:18:00.000-05:00

It is the old battle, between those who use a toothbrush and those who don't.
-Lady Gregory

My Response to Comments...

2008-05-13T12:27:00.005-05:00

First of all I think I have been misunderstood. This is my current opinion and I am open to discussion. I am looking into the things that Curtis has brought to my attention. I also never stated that Hartland had the Narnia books or in any way endorsed them. I simply said that some people here have read them (past tense). I have edited my post to say that Hartland as a whole to my knowledge does not endorse the Chronicles of Narnia.

When I logged in today I was shocked and surprised to see the responses that I got and my first thought was that I should delete the post, but upon farther consideration I decided against it.

To Matt, if your only reason for not coming to Hartland is that some people here have read the books that is not a good reason. And believe me Andrews has no problem whatsoever with the books. I would like to talk to you farther. I tried looking you up on AOY, but there are two pages of Matts. I feel bad that something I wrote persuaded you not to attend Hartland, but I also feel that you are being petty and probably would not last long here anyway. One must not look at people, but at Christ. If you are to attend Hartland and do not come because of this, I wash my hands.

As Adventists, I think you should be far more concerned about this (an Adventist author who reads Harry Potter) than something that Last Trumpet Ministries, a non-Adventist group that teaches things that are not in the Bible, says. Again this is just my opinion.

For What It's Worth...

2008-05-12T20:20:00.006-05:00

I have been asked recently what I thought about the Chronicles of Narnia series and this is what I have to say:

I did some research on the internet (some time ago) and read that C.S. Lewis started writing the books merely to entertain and then noticed some Christian ideals and capitalized more on them. C.S. Lewis was a tremendous Christian and I think his non-fiction books are recognized by all Christian faiths to be classics (including Adventists and here at Hartland his non-fiction books are available in the library). I first got interested in the Narnia series when I saw the first movie that came out - The Lion, the witch, and the wardrobe. I then read the series and now I own several books and have copies of them in audio format (which I am in the process of listening too).

I found Christian values, ideals, and concepts in all of the books. In fact, the Silver Chair struck me as something that Adventists really need to read. It's been awhile and I haven't gotten to it on the CD's yet, but I think it deals with people who are Laodicean - neither hot nor cold. What a timely message for our church today! I listened to the Horse and His Boy recently and I was so touched about this one part where Shasta thinks he is alone in the dark and yet the Lion is there. It paints such a picture of Christ!

Now, for the cons. My aunt, a backslidden (in that she does not attend church) Adventist, watched the Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe movie and did not recognize any Christian similarities. She did not in any way associate Aslan with Christ. That kind of shocked me. But, brought up a good point. The books are Christian if you choose to make that connection. Also, someone pointed out to me that the movie was somewhat violent with the battle scenes. And, the first time I watched it, I remember sitting there thinking and this is Christian? and wanting it to be over. But, that was only the first time I watched it.

Hartland's views on Narnia would probably take on a thousand forms depending upon who you asked. I sat in a class with a very conservative teacher who said he did not have a problem with the book a Lion, a Witch, and a Wardrobe, but that he saw no evidence in Christianity in the other books. One of the more conservative students saw me purchasing some of the books at a local store and I was kind of hiding them since I thought she would be against them, but she started talking to me about how the movie was awesome (I was shocked she had seen the movie!) and that the books were great and totally Christian. I know Hartland takes a stand against fiction of any kind, but they allow Pilgrim's Progress because it was endorsed by EGW (?). To my knowledge Hartland does not offically endorse the books and they cannot be found in the college's library.

Whatever one has against the Narnia series, it is far better than other stuff out there that kids read today. I go to the local library and I am shocked at the selection that they have for the children. I read fiction now and again, when I have time. But, it needs to meet some critera. It needs to be uplifting, increase my knowledge, and benefit me in some way. There is a lot of stuff out there that does not do any of those things. I think Narnia fulfills those requirements.

I think that to use the "excuse" that they show the fight against good and evil - even the Great Controversy - is dangerous because you can say that about anything. I laughed about the argument that the book being sold in a store for witches! LOL. The witch dies in the end (in the Narnia books)! Why would they promote that? And, with the exception of the first and the last book there is not even that much in there about the witch. Well, actually there is one other one that I can think of, but still. LOL. Anyway....I would like to get all of Curtis' arguments so that I can reply to them properly. And, I do try and look at the issue from both sides. Plus, I think that it is always important to respect parents. One reason I had not read them earlier was that my parents didn't allow me to read them, not that I knew about them back then. Then, when I was older, they knew I was reading them and they were fine with it. I guess it is up for the parent to decide. I believe I can recommend them to anyone with only a slight reservation and that would be that they are not obviously Christian to everybody.

Check it Out!

2008-05-11T18:23:00.002-05:00

I just re-did my Tie Dye Productions Blog. And, I am in the process of uploading my videos to it. So, if you get a chance, check it out.

Gas is Cheap...

2008-05-08T18:33:00.000-05:00

Diet Snapple 16 oz $1.29 . $10.32 per gallon

Lipton Ice Tea 16 oz $1.19 ..........$9.52 per gallon

Gatorade 20 oz $1.59 ..... $10.17 per gallon

Ocean Spray 16 oz $1.25 . $10.00 per gallon

Brake Fluid 12 oz $3.15 . $33.60 per gallon

Vick's Nyquil 6 oz $8.35 . $178.13 per gallon

Pepto Bismol 4 oz $3.85 .. $123.20 per gallon

Whiteout 7 oz $1.39 ....... . $25.42 per gallon

Scope 1.5 oz $0.99 .....$84.48 per gallon

Evian water 9 oz $1.49..$21.19 per gallon! $21.19 for WATER and the buyers don't even know the source (Evian spelled backwards is Nai ve.)

Ever wonder why printers are so cheap? So they have you hooked for the ink. Someone calculated the cost of the ink at...............(you won't believe it....but it is true........) $5,200 a gal. (five thousand two hundred dollars)

So, the next time you're at the pump,be glad your car doesn't run on water, Scope, or Whiteout, Pepto Bismol, Nyquil or God forbid, Printer Ink!

In My Head

2008-05-04T16:02:00.001-05:00

I dance to the rhythm that plays inside my head. It is a beat all my own.

Life Really is Short

2008-05-02T20:32:00.002-05:00

Today we got word that the president of our college lost his twin brother in a car accident. Beyond the gasps and even wailing of the students sitting around me I wondered. Why? This man was cut down while doing the very work of God. He died, while authoring books, running a ministry, working with all his heart and soul for the cause. If I agreed with a thought a teacher presented in class last semester, I would have to say that it was because he stepped outside of the will of God. But since I do not believe that, I must still wonder why. But, don't think I am questioning God. I am questioning myself. Where is my life at? If I died suddenly would people be able to say I had died doing the Lord's work. Would I be ready?

Thought for the Day...

2008-04-29T13:33:00.001-05:00

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance.

Good Pickings...

2008-04-28T19:20:00.002-05:00

I went to Goodwill the other day and bought a tie-dye shirt (with Hershey Characters on it), a purple set of tie-dye like sheets, a spiderman fitted sheet, and a couple of the books from the Chronicles of Narnia set (which I have been trying to buy for awhile now).

I Try to Follow the Rules, But They Keep Changing...

2008-04-27T15:42:00.000-05:00

And so Goes it...

2008-04-25T10:37:00.002-05:00

My life is governed by a schedule. I cannot go to the library today, because my works schedule does not allow it. I could not sleep in today because I had to go to chapel and then to class. I guess from here on out I will be controlled by a schedule. Until I die, and then my funeral will be based on a schedule.

My Daily Amusement...

2008-04-22T17:09:00.001-05:00

I love the sayings on the hot sauce packets! Who writes these things and can I get a job doing this?

Thought for the Day

2008-04-21T18:18:00.000-05:00

The early bird gets the worm . . . but the second mouse gets the cheese

(So much for posting every day.)

Ramblings

2008-04-19T21:22:00.002-05:00

I'm trying to revive the old post every day routine, so with that spirit in mind, let me ramble on and on about some of the mundane things going on in my life.

I have been fighting a massive cold this week. It felt good to lay around with nothing to do, but I am tired of being sick. I have decided to take it easier this quarter though. I think I was trying to do to much. I can't think of anything else at the moment, but I will be here again tomorrow.

Airing My Dirty Laundry

2008-04-18T12:01:00.002-05:00

I thought it was about time to do laundry when it couldn't fit in my closet anymore.

If you look closely, (or even just look), you can see a bunch of the clothes that got dumped out of a laundry basket and maintained the shape of said basket.

Quote For the Day

2008-04-17T18:52:00.000-05:00

Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it.
-Pope John Paul II

In Which I Try my Hand at Decorating...

2008-04-13T11:34:00.002-05:00

What the deaf man heard...

2008-04-10T18:58:00.001-05:00

Seems an elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100%.

The elderly gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said, "Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again."

To which the gentleman said, "Oh, I haven't told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I've changed my will three times!"

22 Tie-Dye T-shirts

2008-04-06T13:02:00.001-05:00

Red Apple Juice?

2008-04-03T17:37:00.002-05:00

I drank red apple juice the other day. It tasted the same, but very odd looking.

I Now Present This to...Myself

2008-04-02T18:51:00.002-05:00

Does anyone else get annoyed with the presentation pages in the front of Bibles? As an Adventist, I don't know that many people who receive and give Bibles as gifts. There is just no other point to a page that asks what special occasion the Bible was given to you on. Yeah...I went to Sam's Club and was looking at books and happened to see this Bible that was cheap and thin and so I bought it for myself so ummmm...yeah. I mean it is ridiculous.

April Fool's

2008-04-01T19:21:00.002-05:00

Somebody got me good today...well at least I thought they did. I had no idea, but the back of my skirt had been scribbled on with pen.
But the guilty party was a pen in my backpack. I fooled myself today!

Sitting in my dorm on my makeshift couch...

2008-03-31T19:02:00.003-05:00

I love it. I can finally sit hear in my own room and here myself think. Not having a roommate is like the best thing in the world, although I have always loved my roomies. And, now I finally have the couch I have always wanted (well sorta). Life is good.

Things to Do: #1 Update Blog

2008-03-26T13:46:00.003-05:00

Sorry I haven't posted. Honestly I really have nothing to say when I am away from life at college. I did however write some new poetry which I will be posting on the poetry blog. Chances are this will be the last post from good ole' PA.

Change of Pace

2008-03-20T18:16:00.002-05:00

I'm kinda getting bored with the small life I lead. I was thinking of trying something a little different - sky diving. Well, after I make some money. I think it is expensive.

I Was Here

2008-03-18T13:36:00.001-05:00

Thought for the Day

2008-03-13T11:45:00.000-05:00

I feel like I'm diagonally parked in a parallel universe.

Home

2008-03-11T16:40:00.001-05:00

I am finally home and outside of Hartland. Greetings to anyone from Hartland reading this on Facebook.

Who Disturbed Spiderman?

2008-03-09T18:52:00.000-05:00

On Losing An Hour...

2008-03-08T20:27:00.002-05:00

Most of the United States begins Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and reverts to standard time on the first Sunday in November. In the U.S., each time zone switches at a different time.

The official spelling is Daylight Saving Time, not Daylight SavingS Time.

The main purpose of Daylight Saving Time (called "Summer Time" in many places in the world) is to make better use of daylight. We change our clocks during the summer months to move an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening.

The idea of daylight saving was first conceived by Benjamin Franklin (portrait at right) during his sojourn as an American delegate in Paris in 1784, in an essay, "An Economical Project."

Taken from: http://webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/c.html.

Thought for the Day

2008-03-05T11:21:00.000-05:00

A picture is worth a thousand words, but it uses up three thousand times the memory.

Disturbed....

2008-03-04T17:35:00.003-05:00

I was slightly disturbed this morning at breakfast. I'm trying to finish this book before Spring Break so I am like taking it everywhere with me: the bathroom, walking, in the car, during meals, etc. I happened to read the part about the chocolate covered cricket he ate while eating my cheerios. It wouldn't have been bad, but one of his friends so graphically describes the texture and taste of the little black creepy thing.

Can't Wait...

2008-03-03T13:31:00.000-05:00

Countdown To Spring Break

I'm a Tree Hugger...

2008-03-02T09:25:00.000-05:00

Some Thoughts on February 29

2008-02-29T23:02:00.003-05:00

The year 2008 is a leap year. If you look at a 2008 calendar, you will see that February has five Fridays–the month begins and ends on a Friday. Between the years 1904 and 2096, leap years that share the same day of week for each date repeat only every 28 years. The most recent year in which February comprised five Fridays was in 1980, and the next occurrence will be in 2036.

Leap years are needed to keep our calendar in alignment with the earth's revolutions around the sun.Using a calendar with 365 days every year would result in a loss of 0.2422 days, or almost six hours per year. After 100 years, this calendar would be more than 24 days ahead of the season (tropical year), which is not desirable or accurate. It is desirable to align the calendar with the seasons and to make any difference as insignificant as possible.

About four million people are estimated to have been born on February 29 and about 200,000 of them live in the United States. About 684 out of one million people have a leap day birthday. Also, the odds of being born on February 29 are roughly one in 1461, although this is based on numerical calculations.

Taken from http://www.timeanddate.com/.

On the Verge of Coveting...

2008-02-27T19:26:00.001-05:00

I gotta buy an SLR digital. I used one for the first time today and it just felt right in my hand, like I was meant to have one.

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

2008-02-26T20:12:00.000-05:00

There are 7 girls on a bus
Each girl has 7 backpacks
In each backpack, there are 7 big cats
For every big cat there are 7 little cats

Question: How many legs are there on the bus?

They Do Exist!

2008-02-25T13:34:00.000-05:00

Kids...

2008-02-22T13:21:00.002-05:00

This morning with a lot of trepidation I reluctantly agreed to help out at the elementary school here on campus. And you know what? I enjoyed it. It was fun. Maybe kids aren't so bad after all.