Thanks for checking it out! :)
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and the Bush administration gets a big fat F- surprise, surprise... Read more here...<\/a> Let's just hope that with the new Congress things will start to change. So, get out there and VOTE!!<\/strong><\/font> They were discussing LOST <\/em>on NPR yesterday, mainly about how diverse the cast was. I couldn't agree more. Where else can you find so many characters of so many different races\/cultures on one show? No, this season of Survivor doesn't count, and that is a whole different subject that I don't want to get into, thank you. I like the fact that they do not play on stereotypes and even have mixed couples (which is STILL rare on television and movies-hello???) I like that the female characxters are strong too. Now, all they need is some gay characters to round out the show! Anyway, just my two cents on that. Now, I must go to my volunteer job...<\/p>"},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:9558","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/9558.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=9558"}}],"title":"Job (In)Security","published":"2006-09-12T11:39:32Z","updated":"2009-11-22T01:55:55Z","category":[{"@attributes":{"term":"work"}},{"@attributes":{"term":"nonprofits"}}],"content":" Oh the mad mad world of nonprofits... We got a disturbing but necessary email yesterday from the treasurer of the organization<\/a> I work for. I have begun to panic a tad. Here is a sampling of the email: to one of the most wonderful, caring, beautiful people I know! Happy Birthday<\/strong><\/font>
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<\/p><\/a><\/p>"},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:13858","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/13858.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=13858"}}],"title":"Cooking with Feminists!","published":"2006-10-11T17:08:10Z","updated":"2006-10-11T17:08:10Z","category":[{"@attributes":{"term":"colbert"}},{"@attributes":{"term":"feminism"}}],"content":"I love Stephen Colbert...
Go here...<\/a>"},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:12912","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/12912.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=12912"}}],"title":"Lost related","published":"2006-10-05T12:42:52Z","updated":"2006-10-05T12:42:52Z","category":{"@attributes":{"term":"lost"}},"content":"
"At this point, we are able to meet payroll for 2 more months--September and October."
" We need to bring in $6<\/font>,<\/font><\/span><\/em>000 each and every month consistently--the rest will be covered by various grants, give or take."
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"At this point, we can raise this money a.) from outside donors or b.) from ourselves. Otherwise, we close our doors. We have a wonderful staff and board with an exceptional set of programs on topics of critical importance to all Vermonters <\/span>and I cannot bear to contemplate the last possibility<\/span>, but contemplate it we must. It will be a reality in 2 months."
<\/em><\/font>This is what happens to nonprofits who have board members that are afraid to ask people for money! Hello- that is one of your main jobs- to raise money! I just don't understand... Not only will closing put the 3 of us employees out on the street, it will mean closing an organization that has been around for 50 years, and has so much potential. It is very sad... It is very sad for me too- It's not like I have some kind of savings set aside for situations like this. I did have a second interview yesterday at another nonprofit. It pays pretty well, is full time, and even has health benefits! So, I guess for now, I will just keep my fingers crossed that everything will work out...<\/font><\/span><\/font><\/p>
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stregamomma!!!
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The FDA approved the \"emergency contraception\" pill, Plan B, to be sold over the counter to women 18 and older. While this is certainly a step in the right direction, it is not enough. What about teenagers? With as many teen pregnancies that we have in this country, you'd think everyone would be all for this. Do they truly believe that having Plan B available for teens would make them have sex more? So very crazy...
While all of this is going on, there are STILL pharmacists that are refusing to fill birth control prescriptions! Click here<\/a> to help...
"},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:7448","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/7448.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=7448"}}],"title":"National Homeless Animals' Day","published":"2006-08-19T13:40:36Z","updated":"2006-08-19T13:40:36Z","category":[{"@attributes":{"term":"animal rights"}},{"@attributes":{"term":"animals"}}],"content":"Today is National Homeless Animals' Day; a day to remember, educate, and advocate for all the helpless animals out there without homes due to pet overpopulation.
It angers me so deeply that pet owners do not spay\/neuter their animals. I cannot even comprehend a reason for not doing it. Do they not know that every second, yes second, an animal is killed in this country due to overpopulation? What will it take to get this through people's heads? There are so many low-cost spay\/neuter programs everywhere, all over the country. I truly just do not understand.
One day, I hope that it will be illegal to not spay\/neuter your animals. I hope that breeders will cease to exist until every last homeless animal in our shelters is adopted and in loving homes. I hope to see the day when I don't see cats roaming all over our streets in risk of getting hurt. I hope that there will be much tougher laws and punishments for animal cruelty. But, most of all, I hope that we, the human race, can finally respect our family, our friends, the animals."},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:7066","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/7066.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=7066"}}],"title":"I am giddy","published":"2006-08-13T21:34:22Z","updated":"2006-08-13T21:36:35Z","category":[{"@attributes":{"term":"trips"}},{"@attributes":{"term":"farm sanctuary"}}],"content":"We will be making the 16 hour (oh my, I am not looking forward to being in the car this long) trek home (Ohio) in October, whch I am excited about. I will hopefully get to see everyone. I figured if we didn't come during a holiday that most likely people would be home and not as busy, and traffic may be better. We will be there for about 4 days or so. On the way down there we are making a stop in New York state to visit the Farm Sanctuary- www.farmsanctuary.org I am beside myself with excitement! I'll get to see all the cows, piggies, chickens, turkeys, and more up close and personal. They are such a wonderful organization and I cannot wait to go. They have been around for 20 years and have saved over 7,000 animals. It is in the Finger Lakes region of NY which is beautiful in of itself and has lots of wineries, mountains, etc.. We're not sure if we will stay overnight there at one of their cabins, or at a nearby inn. If we stay there, we will get a free vegan breakfast in the morning- where else could you get that???
Look what I could get to do!<\/a>"},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:6625","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/6625.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=6625"}}],"title":"Envy","published":"2006-08-08T21:46:58Z","updated":"2006-08-08T21:46:58Z","category":[{"@attributes":{"term":"jobs"}},{"@attributes":{"term":"careers"}}],"content":"I've always been envious of people who have always known what they wanted to do when they \"grew up\". Even in high school, I watched my peers pick colleges and careers, while I had no clue as to what I wanted. In high school, I thought that journalism was for me, but soon realized that I was not a good writer. It always made me feel immature and abnormal. I did go to college for awhile, and wanted to get my psychology degree, but, I stopped going. I see people I graduated with, and they have \"careers\" now. I do not have a \"career\", unless you call working in bookstores for 10 years, and now office work for 3. I am 30 years old; shouldn't I know what I want to do when I grow up? Our jobs are such a huge part of our lives and our identities, so does that mean I don't have an identity? It's so frustrating. Why can't I find a job that I enjoy, make decent money, or at least just be full time, and one where I feel good about what the organization is doing\/stands for? I've been told that these jobs don't exist, but I beg to differ. They have to. It's the only thing that keeps me going..."},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:5924","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/5924.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=5924"}}],"title":"Playing with the camera...","published":"2006-08-06T00:21:23Z","updated":"2006-08-06T00:21:23Z","category":[{"@attributes":{"term":"pictures"}},{"@attributes":{"term":"waterfront"}}],"content":"It was a beautiful day today, and I was playing with the camera... Here you go:
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Cool shadows...<\/a>
Pretty flowers...<\/a>
Lots o' ducks...<\/a>
At the waterfront..."},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:5788","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/5788.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=5788"}}],"title":"Victory for Animals!","published":"2006-08-04T22:09:06Z","updated":"2006-08-04T22:09:06Z","category":[{"@attributes":{"term":"animals"}},{"@attributes":{"term":"senate"}}],"content":"Landmark bill passed in the Senate-
http:\/\/www.hsus.org\/press_and_publications\/press_releases\/with_hurricane_season_upon.html<\/a>"},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:5381","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/5381.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=5381"}}],"title":"Totally random and meaningless post","published":"2006-08-04T21:33:58Z","updated":"2006-08-04T21:33:58Z","category":[{"@attributes":{"term":"girly stuff"}},{"@attributes":{"term":"money"}},{"@attributes":{"term":"oprah"}}],"content":"I don't know what's wrong with me, but, I'm watching Oprah, and it's making me cry! That woman can always get people to cry... The show is about prostitutes. It is incredibly sad that these women were so desperate that they felt they had to sell themselves just to survive. It is heartbreaking to think that these women have such low self esteem or that something so horrible has happened to them to make them do this.. I wasn't going to write about this here, but became engrossed as I was going to write. Now, I don't even remember what I was going to write...
On a completely different subject; It is Friday, and I cannot go anywhere. I had planned to go to Higher Ground- I REALLY wanted to see Karen Grenier! :( Alas, we have no money... Such is our story lately... So, on my agenda tonight is a plethora of girly things:
~ I MUST pluck my eyebrows- I would prefer to get them waxed, but as I stated above, NO RICCHEZZA! (that's no wealth, for Italians)
~ I finally got my Body Butter from the Body Shop- I can properly moisturize again, so a shower will happen- seriously, I can't live without this stuff
~ My skin has not been great, so a mask will be applied
~ I have a new bottle of organic wine, so I'm sure I will have a glass... or 2
~ A new copy of Bitch magazine arrived in my mailbox today- this always makes me happy. There is something about a brand-spanking new magazine...
Is it sad and pathetic that this is my Friday night?"},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:5143","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/5143.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=5143"}}],"title":"Flickr","published":"2006-08-03T11:50:11Z","updated":"2006-08-03T11:50:11Z","content":"This is a test post from ![\"flickr\"](\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/images\/flickr_logo_blog.gif\"){kind=logo}
<\/a>, a fancy photo sharing thing."},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:4924","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/4924.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=4924"}}],"title":"My nephew, the new firefighter...","published":"2006-08-02T02:49:29Z","updated":"2006-08-02T02:49:29Z","category":{"@attributes":{"term":"family"}},"content":"http:\/\/www.naplesnews.com\/news\/2006\/jul\/29\/north_naples_station_swears_6_new_firefighters\/<\/a>"},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:4858","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/4858.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=4858"}}],"title":"Notes to self: To do today...","published":"2006-08-01T11:51:38Z","updated":"2006-08-01T11:51:38Z","category":{"@attributes":{"term":"lists"}},"content":"To do today:
~ Go to the gym- re-do my membership to \"dedicated\", lose my locker :( = saving $15\/month= good
~ Organize our bills again- they are out of control, and with my monthly paycheck, it needs to be in order
~ Volunteer at WHBW- somehow lug tons 'o cell phones with me as I walk there
~ Eat well today!!!= NO wheat, NO white sugar
~ Try and finish book- \"Fun Home\", by Alison Bechdel= so good
~ Try and stay cool in the crazy hot temps"},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:4458","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/4458.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=4458"}}],"title":"The new and improved Lucy","published":"2006-07-30T22:56:49Z","updated":"2006-07-30T22:59:09Z","category":[{"@attributes":{"term":"lucy"}},{"@attributes":{"term":"vegetarian"}}],"content":"Our crazy dog Lucy is now officially a vegetarian! She won't eat her old food now- there were a few bites left in her bowl and she refuses to eat them... I wish I could feel good about the cats being veggie too, but I really don't feel comfortable with all that I've read... Anyway, here's the new vegetarian Lucy...<\/a>"},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:4184","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/4184.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=4184"}}],"title":"Worries...","published":"2006-07-30T22:19:38Z","updated":"2006-07-30T22:19:38Z","category":[{"@attributes":{"term":"worries"}},{"@attributes":{"term":"work"}}],"content":"Worry #1:
So, I'm a bit nervous and on edge about money lately. Well, I always am, but, now it's worse. You see, since January, I've been paid as a \"consultant\" instead of being on a payroll. This whole process was slightly annoying and nerve wracking in of itself, because I've been paying my taxes on my own quarterly. I've had this constant fear that I'm underpaying and will owe all this money by next year. Anyway, the powers that be have decided to make me an \"official\" employee, although still part time and still no benefits. :( The biggest downfall to all of this is I will only get paid once a month! It completely sucks. I've never gotten paid once a month before, so it will be difficult to get used to. What I'm worried about is I get my first real paycheck tomorrow (which is only for 2 weeks instead of a whole month), and I won't get paid again until September!! In a sense, it will be as if I don't have a job for a month. We live paycheck to paycheck, very literally. I'm very panicked about it...
Worry #2:
I talked to my Mom today, and she told me that one of my sister's dog, Milkdud, isn't doing too well. She's pretty old- almost 14 I think, and the vet told my sister that she may be in the beginnings of kidney failure... I'm not sure who I'm worried about the most, my sister, the dog, or my niece. This dog has been my sister's life... She's already going crazy about it- she's very emotional and a little unstable. We are all afraid this may put her over the edge...
Worry #3:
I've been having these dizzy spells lately... I'm not sure why. It's kind of crazy..."},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:4048","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/4048.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=4048"}}],"title":"Mmmmm.....","published":"2006-07-26T22:01:58Z","updated":"2006-07-26T22:01:58Z","category":[{"@attributes":{"term":"food"}},{"@attributes":{"term":"rice cream"}}],"content":"I have found the BEST non-dairy ice cream ever! It is made by Good Karma,(www.goodkarmafoods.com) is vegan, and gluten free, and is very yummy. My favorite is carrot cake- soooo yummy. But, mudd pie and mint chocolate chip is good as well. This is the best darn non-dairy ice cream I've had- and I've tried them all. It's things like this that prevent me from losing any weight...
Here is a picture, albeit blurry, of the goods-<\/a>"},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:3624","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/3624.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=3624"}}],"title":"Good vs Bad","published":"2006-07-24T23:40:32Z","updated":"2006-07-24T23:40:32Z","category":{"@attributes":{"term":"food"}},"content":"Good things I've eaten today:
~ granola and soymilk
~ SUGAR FREE latte
~ hummus and carrots
~ tofu
Bad things I've eaten today:
~ M&M's- SOOOO bad- they're not vegan and they made me sick! (in my defense, I felt like my blood sugar was low and grabbed the first thing in my sight at the petstore)
So, good wins over bad today... That's progress..."},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:3269","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/3269.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=3269"}}],"title":"Better day?","published":"2006-07-04T16:50:49Z","updated":"2006-07-04T16:50:49Z","category":[{"@attributes":{"term":"ducks"}},{"@attributes":{"term":"stress"}}],"content":"So far, my day has been good. I went down to the waterfront, lounged on a bench and read. I saw some ducks and baby ducks! It was very peaceful, which is what I really need these days. I'm thinking of making a meditation space for myself. I need to start doing my yoga again too. Between the stress and how I've been eating lately, I've been wreaking havoc on my body and mind. I'm going to start keeping a food journal too so I can really see what I'm actually eating and how it effects me. Maybe I just need some control in my life again. Okay, here's the ducks:<\/a>
Mama duck and babies<\/a>
How many ducks can you fit on a log?"},{"id":"urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:zami76:3065","link":[{"@attributes":{"rel":"alternate","type":"text\/html","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/3065.html"}},{"@attributes":{"rel":"self","type":"text\/xml","href":"https:\/\/zami76.livejournal.com\/data\/atom\/?itemid=3065"}}],"title":"What a frustrating night...","published":"2006-07-04T12:30:31Z","updated":"2006-07-04T12:30:31Z","category":{"@attributes":{"term":"restaurants"}},"content":"So, K and I decided to live it up and go downtown, maybe have some dinner and brave it to watch the fireworks (at a safe distance, as I am very scared of them). I ignorantly assumed that most people would be down at the waterfront. I was wrong. In our 3rd year living here, we have not yet participated in the 4th festivities of Burlington. Well, there were lots o' people everywhere. There were long waits at pretty much all the restaurants. I decided that I needed a drink, so we wanted to go to Miguel's to get some yummy sangria. There was a half hour wait, which wasn't too horrible, so that was that. It was quite hot and humid outside and we were trying to seek shelter in some air conditioning. Most of the business were closed already, except for Urban Outfitters (my new hero). We perused the store for a while and I even bought a cute pitcher (to make my own yummy sangria) for only $2.65! I love their clearance section- I refuse to pay full price for anything there. It was then time to go get our booze and grub....
We arrived at 7:15, the place was packed and it didn't seem like there were enough waitstaff for all the tables. Our waitress gave us water, disappeared for a time, and brought us chips and salsa (evil), and disappeared again for a long time. Well, she didn't really disappear, she was running around like a mad woman trying to wait on all her tables. I felt bad for her, but she had a good attitude about it. Some more time passed and we finally got our drinks- so yummy... They were so busy, they ran out of silverware and napkins, and were frantically washing them in the back. It's probably about a half hour later, and she takes or order. We decided to share and get a veggie quesadilla, but with no cheese, add some onions insead. Okay, time still passing, and the waitress snuck me a free sangria- very nice, but she informs us that they cannot add onions to the quesadilla (?), but we don't care, we are tired and hungry... Well, it is now 9, that is about 2 hours since we had arrived. Our waitress seems to be avoiding us, and the once chipper K is now pissed off. We can't seem to grab her when she gets close to us. Finally, she comes over, sits down, and explains that they never made our food, because they can't make said quesadilla without the cheese(which is bs, because we were there last week, and had a different quesadilla w\/out the cheese) Is not putting cheese on something that difficult\/strange? She doesn't understand either, and is clearly mad at the chef because he never told her that he wasn't making our food! She says that we are getting 2 enchilada dinners (without cheese, ???) and everything for free. Fine, but we want it to go. We had been there for 2 hours and ate way too many chips that we're not even sure if we are hungry anymore.
Finally, we leave and decide just to go home, we will probably see the fireworks as we are walking home anyway. As we are getting closer to home, we see fireworks, but not the \"real\" ones, but ones set off by idiots in our neighborhood, (which the other night K and the dog almost got burnt by). I wish for once we could live somewhere where this didn't happen a week before and during the 4th.
Alas, we were finally home, the babies were very much freaked out by the fireworks and the shaking of the house. The food wasn't all that good, and to top it all off, I forgot my $2.65 pretty pitcher I bought, at the restaurant, which was the best part of the night...."}]}