Math Logic

*This was an emal I received. It comes from 2 math teachers with a combined total of 70 yrs. experience. I think it's indisputable mathematical logic. This is a strictly mathematical viewpoint ... it goes like this:

What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about achieving 103%? What makes up 100% in life?

Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions:

If: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

is represented as: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

Then: H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K

8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98% and

K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E

11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%

But , A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E

1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

And, B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T

2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%

AND, look how far ass kissing will take you.

A-S-S-K-I-S-S-I-N-G

1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 118%

So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty, that while Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, it's the Bullshit and Ass Kissing that will put you over the top.

WildEarth.TV - Bald Eagles

This is an incredible website! WildEarth shows live broadcasts of various animal habitats. For example, there are webcams positioned near bald eagles' nests. One particular nest is located at Saanich, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada and had been recording a mom and dad and three eggs that were laid! The eggs hatched, the first eaglet was born April 8th, and the last of the three was born this morning. You can see various recorded segments of the eaglets, or watch them live. It's pretty amazing. This is the link to watch the nest/eagles/eaglets live ...

Here is the link to the first sighting of the eaglet that was born April 8th.

About 30 seconds or so into the seekpoint, you can see all three little bobbleheads briefly

This link is from a video on Monday that shows both Mom and the Dad. Mom is sitting on the eaglets and Dad arrives on the nest. You can see how different they are. Mom is bigger and Dad's head is smaller. Dad has some white feathers on his back that Mom doesn't.

This picture was posted on the website ... It was taken today around 2:35 pm. Mom is feeding fresh prey (fish?) to 1 & 2, and #3 is apparently living on yolk.

Just thought I'd pass this info along. I thought it was interesting and Cam was pretty excited to see the little eaglet when he got home from school. :)

The straight poop on your health

"Poop should swoosh into the water like a diver, not go in like belly floppers."

Redbook Magazine, April 2009 issue

Just so you know, I didn't research this. I hadn't been thinking about it and then decided "Ooh, maybe I should really look into this?!" It just happened to be an article in the April issue of Redbook, so I thought I'd share some facts.

What to watch for: Listen as you sit on the toilet. (I'm not making this up ... I swear it's part of the article.) Poop should swoosh into the water like a professional diver, not go in like staggered belly floppers. Then peek into the bowl (again, it really says this, and there's even a side note that it is gross, but important). You should see large, firm, S-shaped pieces. Dry gumball-size pellets mean constipation. "To keep stools plump, boost fiber intake by eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and drinking more fluids," says Susan Lucak, M.., a gastroenterologist at Columbia University Medical Center. By contrast, diarrhea is usually a reaction to food poisoning, dairy (if you're intolerant), caffeine, antibiotics, or stress. Persistent diarrhea could also indicate celiac disease, colitis, or another serious condition, so see your doctor if your divers don't reappear after two weeks.

If this left you hanging and you are dying for more info about what's going on in your body, I know you are, well maybe you should pick up the issue. Page 98 also gives you the scoop on pee, earwax, and boogers.

Happy Easter!

I hope everyone had a wonderful day, ours couldn't have been better! Cam started off the day by hunting down his Easter basket ... finally found it in the office under the desk - silly rabbit! Breakfast and mimosas followed, of course, and then a bit of yard work. The weather was gorgeous! We headed over to Mike and Denise's for dinner and had a great time! The food was fantastic, the dessert was even better (we had quite the selection of cheesecake, and each one was delicious!) and Mike and I polished off the wine with no problems. :) Cam had some Easter eggs to find in Grandma and Papa's backyard, not the most observant little fella, that's for sure. It took a while. Then Bryan had an itch to fish, so he dug out the fishing pole and hat and went to work. He and Cam had fun fishing, and skipping rocks across the lake. Cam needs some practice, as he so eloquently admitted, "I suck." All in all it was a great day!

The Basket

Mommy's Easter breakfast

Looking for those hidden eggs ...




I thought you guys said I was close to one?

Glad the eggs have all been found!

Certainly not the most flattering picture of mom, but ... Cam took it of us, so I thought I'd include it.

Bryan and Cam shootin' the breeze




Daddy/son bonding moment



Shucks Honey! I'm fishin'! Can ya git me anotha' beer?




FINALLY!
Cam was laughing because the fish's tail kept batting around and he was just waiting for it to smack Bryan in the face. Bryan's smiling because he FINALLY caught a fish. It was a carp, and Bryan thought it to be about 6 lbs. Mike's laughing because it was more like 2 lbs and he's just thankful we weren't waiting for him to catch our Easter dinner.

The 5 year anniversary ....

of my 30th birthday occurred today. Or 14 year anniversary of my 21st ... but that sounds REALLY bad! Yep. 35. That seems so old, but then again, everyone else is 1 year older too, so whatever. Our neighbor (he's 32 or something) asked if it bothered me that I was already 35, even though I don't "LOOK like I'm 35" ... gee, thanks. But it doesn't. I've experienced and accomplished a crapload in those 35 years, and I'm thinking things are just starting to get good. :) I had a GREAT day! Cards, emails, phone calls, and gifts from my fan club members ... it was fantastic. So Thank You! Cameron made me a card and gave it to me this morning when he woke up. And he had a half day, but regrettably informed me that "if it weren't his student teacher's last day, and if he didn't have tests, that he'd just stay home with me. But I have to go; I can't get zeros on my tests." He seemed saddened by the fact that I had 3.5 hours to spend by myself, but there really was nothing he could do what with his prior engagements and busy schedule and all. :) I told him that was okay, and that when I picked him up at noon, we would go to lunch. Asked him if he'd be my lunch date ... he wanted to know where we were driving through. Nope - not that kinda lunch. We went to Uncle Bears Bar and Grill, had a fantastic lunch on the patio, celebrated with a corona or two, okay, I did, Cam had a Coke. Did a little shopping. Bryan brought me home a gorgeous bouquet of flowers ... see above, and the makings for my requested birthday dinner: BBQ'd rib-eyes, sauteed mushrooms, asparagus, and of course a cocktail or two. :) We had ice-cream sundaes for dessert. Kailee and Alex called me on my cell before popping over to bring me roses, and sang happy birthday - luckily I didn't catch it in time - because I was able to save the message. :) So adorable! All in all it was a great day! Cam has tomorrow off - Good Friday, and my day should be over about 11:00, so I think we're going to do a little shopping. To use some gift cards. :) Having a birthday really isn't that bad, at whatever age, when you consider the perks!