Freeasthewind

In Lebanon , men are legally allowed to have sex with animals, but the animals must be female. Having sexual relations with a male animal is punishable by death.

(Like THAT makes sense..)
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In Bahrain , a male doctor may legally examine a woman's genitals, but is prohibited from looking directly at them during the examination. He may only see their reflection in a mirror.

(Do they look different reversed?)
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Muslims are banned from looking at the genitals of a corpse. This also applies to undertakers. The sex organs of the deceased must be covered with a brick or piece of wood at all times.

(A brick?)
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The penalty for masturbation in Indonesia is decapitation.

(Much worse than 'going blind'! )
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There are men in Guam whose full-time job is to travel the countryside and deflower young virgins, who pay them for the privilege of having sex for the first time. Reason: under Guam law, it is expressly forbidden for virgins to marry.

(Let's just think for a minute; is there
Any job anywhere else in the world that even comes close to this?)
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In Hong Kong , a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. The husband's illicit lover, on the other hand, may be killed in any manner desired.

( Ah! Justice!)
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Topless saleswomen are legal in Liverpool , England - but only in tropical fish stores.

(But of course!)
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In Cali, Colombia, a woman may only have sex with her husband, and the first time this happens, her mother must be in the room to witness the act.

(Makes one shudder at the thought.)
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In Santa Cruz , Bolivia , it is illegal for a man to have sex with a woman and her daughter at the same time.

(I presume t his was a big enough problem that they had to pass this law?)
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In Maryland , it is illegal to sell condoms from vending machines with one exception: Prophylactics may be dispensed from a vending machine only 'in places where alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises.'

(Is this a great country or what? Well, not as great as Guam !)
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Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour.

(Who volunteer s for this stuff?)
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Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure.

(Is that why Flipper was always smiling?)
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The ant can lift 50 times its own weight, can pull 30 times its own weight and always falls over on its right side when intoxicated.

(From drinking little bottles of???)
(Did the government pay for this research??)
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Butterflies taste with their feet.

(Ah, geez.)
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An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain..

(I know some people like that.)
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Starfish don't have brains.

(I know some people like that, too.)
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And, the best for last?
Turtles can breathe through their butts..

( And I thought I had bad
Breath in the morning!)

Welcome to the 2008 edition of getting to know your Friends. press FORWARD' then change all the answers so they apply to you, and then send this to your friends including the person who sent it to you.
The theory is that you will learn a lot of little things about your friends that you might not have known!

1. What time did you get up this morning?     8am
2. Diamonds or pearls?        diamonds
. What was the last film you saw at the
cinema?       Ratatoulla with grandson

4. What is your favorite TV show?    Bones
5. What do u usually have for breakfast?  eggs and/or toast
6. What is your middle name?     Lynne
7. What food do you dislike? pizza
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Sinatra Live
9. What kind of car do you drive? Two feet
10. Favorite sandwich? philly Cheese
11. What characteristic do you despise? Judgemental
12. Favorite item of clothing? tie-dyed clothes
13. If you could go anywhere in the world
on vacation, where would you go? England and Canada
14. Favorite brand of clothing? there are brands???
15. Where would you retire to? retire??????

16. What was your most recent memorable birthday? One coming up 60 mile mark. Starting over
7. Favorite sport to watch? Extreme sports
18. Farthermost place you are sending this? England
19. Person you expect to reply first? dont know
20. When is your birthday? March 24th Aries the Ram
21. Are you a morning person or
a night person? Morning
22. What is your shoe size? 8

23. Pets? BA and Spooks
24. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? I am still alive
25. What did you want to be when you were little? An Artist of everything
26. How are you today? surviving
27. What is your favorite candy? carmal
28. What is your favorite flower? roses and carnations
29. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Any day that I am not on the job
30. What is your full name?My full name. Sheryl Lynne Hagemier van ness Dominquez
31. What are you listening to right now? Light Classical
32. What was the last thing you ate?Baked chicken
33. Do you wish on stars?Yes
34. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?Red
35. How is the weather right now? 70
36. The first person you spoke to on the phone today? My Cous Christine
37. Favorite soft drink?pepsi diet
38. Favorite restaurantAny steak house
39. Real hair color?Don't remember been to long LOL
40. What was your favorite toy as a child?Books
41. Summer or winter?Niether like spring and fall
42. Hugs or kisses?Both
43. Chocolate or Vanilla?Chocolate

44. Coffee or tea? Both
45. Do you want your friends to email you back?yes
46. When was the last time you cried? t About BA and lieing people
47. What is under your bed?floor
48. What did you do last night?d played conasta
49. What are you afraid of ?lying people
50. Salty or sweet?Salty and sweet mixed
51. How many keys on your key ring?1
52. How many years at your current job?6 months
53. Favorite day of the week?any day that I am not working
54. How many towns have you lived in?12 and some more than once

55. Do you make friends easily? yes
56. How many people will you send this to?lots
57. How many wills respond?dont know

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My little way ----------------- Waving Goodby LOL

:roll

Now I do give Insanity just because I can and it is amusing

But then I won't go to work. LOL

You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I've ever heard this twist on the story. Gives you something to think about.
Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home. My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than her house
The first day and evening went well, and Arlene was delighted to have this rare glimpse into how the very wealthy live. The husband's employer was quite generous as a host, and took them to the finest restaurants. Arlene knew she would never have the opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again, so was enjoying herself immensely.

As the three of them were about to enter an exclusive restaurant that evening, the boss was walking slightly ahead of Arlene and her husband.
He stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent moment.

Arlene wondered if she was supposed to pass him.. There was nothing on the ground except a single darkened penny that someone had dropped, and a few cigarette butts. Still silent, the man reached down and picked up the penny.

He held it up and smiled, then put it in his pocket as if he had found a great treasure. How absurd! What need did this man have for a single penny? Why would he even take the time to stop and pick it up?

Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at her. Finally, she could stand itno longer. She casually mentioned that her daughter once had a coin collection, and asked if the penny he had found had been of some value.
A smile crept across the man's face as he reached into his pocket for the penny and held it out for her to see. She had seen many pennies before! What was the point of this?

'Look at it.' He said. 'Read what it says.' She read the words ' United States of America'
'No, not that; read further.'
'One cent?' 'No, keep reading.'
'In God we Trust?' 'Yes!' 'And?'
'And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin. Whenever I find a coin I see that inscription. It is written on every single United States coin, but we never seem to notice it! God drops a message right in front of metelling me to trust Him? Who am I to pass it by? When I see a coin, I pray, Istop to see if my trust IS in God at that moment. I pick the coin up as a response to God; that I do trust in Him. For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it is God's way of starting a conversation with me. Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful!

When ! I was out shopping today, I found a penny on the sidewalk. I stopped and picked it up, and realized that I had been worrying and fretting in my mindabout things I cannot change. I read the words, 'In God We Trust,' and had to laugh. Yes, God, I get the message.

It seems that I have been finding an inordinate number of pennies in the last few months, but then, pennies are plentiful! And, God is patient..
The best mathematical equation I have ever seen:
1 cross
+ 3 nails
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4 given

Thought for the Day:

If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.

If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.

He sends you flowers every spring.

He sends you a sunrise every morning Face it, friend - He is crazy about you!

Send this to every 'beautiful person' you wish to bless.

God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.

Read this line very slowly and let it sink in...

If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

You never feel the time as it flys by. But flys by it does. I haven't seen my bestest friend from High School since 1967. We have kept in touch by phone. In fact, I have gotten to know her husband through the phone over the last 30 years. She was diagnosis with a rare disease where her skin and insides turn to stone. Now that is enough of that. The greatest thing happened her husband and son planned a road trip and it lead right here to me so we could see each other. It was so nice to see her. It was like the years had never pasted. Well, all right maybe physically we arent even close to what we were. But, it was like just yesterday we were at the beach and enjoying cruising whittier blvd. I can honestly say that it was the highlight of the last few months. So here is to Kathy and bestest friend anyone could have in high school and after. California doesnt know what it has as a citize

Electile Dysfunction: the inability to become aroused over the choices for president put forth by either party in the 2008 election year.

Offical Announcement:

thegovernmenttoday announced that it is changing its emblem from an Eagle to a CONDOM because it more accurately reflects the government's political stance.

A condom allows for infaltion, halts production,destroys the next generation, protects a bunch of dicks, and gives you a sensde of security while you're actually being screwed

Damn, it just doesn't get more accurate than that

Let's see the good news or the everyday news. Well, how about the good. I am wearing another blouse that I have never been able to zip up so I have always wore as a jacket over another top. Hey it is completely zip. Yes, in my world that is a good day. Hey you have to take the good were you get it. Well everyday news I am getting ready for work. Yuck. Citi bank is suppose to be there like that is going to make a difference. The leads are p--- poor anyway and equipment sucks. So what good is the big wigs going to nothing as for as I can see. Anyway will going off to my 1/2 mile or is it a mile walk. Don't know but I do stop for a cup of coffee since my coffee pot is in its grave. And I don't have any tea either. Dang you would think I would remember that. Anyway it is going to be hot one today. So the walk home will longer. Anyway hope you all have a good day. Two more days and we will be off. But, I will have to work three hours to makeup for being late yesterday maybe maybe not

Now that I have confused myself. I took a benadryl last night for the sinsus and now am so groggy. Good to have something to blame it on. Anyway it is monday and looks like a decent day. Just as long as everyone leaves me alone. Anyway hope you all have a great day. I will post tonight by then I will be awake. LOL

I worked yesterday just didnt work unitl 6. The hours were 10 to 6 I managed to stay until 4 and that nearly killed me. But at least I was there. But will not beable to pull myself there today. Just can't do it. My friend is bringing me a big entertainment center this evening. And I need to go to the store. I am thinking about having a roasted chicken. Yes,MM I was thinking about it last night and now you have reminded me of it and got my taste buds a watering. I have a letter I have to resend some reason the postal service sent it back to me. Now my son is wondering what is up. But, he should understand that now. Well, I need another cup of tea so will be back on later have a good day all

I was looking at some different songs that brought back some good feelings. And started listening to this. I know, I know first it dates me. But, let's just say I was 16 and had just moved to California and met my 1st love. The great Richard Dominquez. Hmmmm could that be were I got my name after my divorce. any how. This was the first song that we listened to and it became or song. Even though the Beatles was the thing or grateful dead or Doors. Blues Eyes always had the romance I must say. Thought I would share. If it's not your thing. Just was getting soft for some reason. Guess I will have to get some else for a blast from the past. But please enjoy this blast

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0FgSYpPZx8M

"Anthem"

The birds they sang
at the break of day
Start again
I heard them say
Don't dwell on what
has passed away
or what is yet to be.
Ah the wars they will
be fought again
The holy dove
She will be caught again
bought and sold
and bought again
the dove is never free.

Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.

We asked for signs
the signs were sent:
the birth betrayed
the marriage spent
Yeah the widowhood
of every government --
signs for all to see.

I can't run no more
with that lawless crowd
while the killers in high places
say their prayers out loud.
But they've summoned, they've summoned up
a thundercloud
and they're going to hear from me.

Ring the bells that still can ring ...

You can add up the parts
but you won't have the sum
You can strike up the march,
there is no drum
Every heart, every heart
to love will come
but like a refugee.

Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.

Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.
That's how the light gets in.
That's how the light gets in.

Well, I will start moving into my new place tomorrow evening. I am really looking forward to it. All utlities are included into the rent so that is good. There are lots of windows and a nice big porch. It is on a main drag but that is okay to. My internet won't be on until the 19th and the phone won't be on until the 15th now I am working to change this but again thier quick to turnoff and snail like slow to turn it on. The tv cable will be on monday so that is ok just a snag on how the paymentis to go. Anyway I am so ready to be on my own for a while. So if you don't hear from me for a week you will know that I am at my final move. With dog in one arm and cat in the other. Will put on pics of new place when I get there.

On one of the hottest days for the year I find myself first getting off the stupid bus two blocks to soon. So I had to walk 5 city blocks to get my grandson. Then instead of going three blocks back to get the bus to go home there is usually another bus that comes along at the same time right in front of day care. But of all days it was 25 minutes late. Now I ask you why all of a sudden the buses are late and the drivers can't even lower the steps a little as they normally due. Seems the new drivers havent been trained yet. Oh well at least the heat has went down a little and it has rained again. The power of what will happen does happen

Well, Labor day weekend is coming to a close. Could have been longer. Saturday I went to a few flea markets. The best part of the day was when I took Bailey my grandson to Columbian Park and the Zoo there. Must say they have done a good job of updating the zoo and park. The picture of Bailey is at the zoo entrance. Then went and seen the geese and the duck ponds I love that part of the park.
Today, went to a cook out. It wasn't to bad. But, now I need a break from being around people. So I am sitting here with a little captn's and Bailey sleeping ready to start the week. Hope you all had a great weekend.