Andrea Elizabeth’s Blog

Technology QotW: Rising Gas Prices

nobody@vox.com(Andrea Elizabeth) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:09:32 -0500

Which small businesses are hurt most by rising gas prices? What can they do to save money?
Sponsored by HP.
Probably all businesses are being hurt by rising gas prices. I was going to say except Internet Businesses, but most of them ship products via fuel consuming vehicles. Fuel-saving businesses like those that are developing solar, wind, and battery technology are probably prospering, which alludes to the answer to the second question.

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Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont

nobody@vox.com(Andrea Elizabeth) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:33:32 -0500

Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont

I think this movie was pretty well-done, but I analyzed it in my new idealistic romanticism alert mode. Mrs. Palfrey is a lover of Romantic Poetry , and her new gossip-loving peers disappoint her to desperation, understandably so. Until she meets Ludo, who is also a lover of Romantic Poetry, though the same age as her grandson whom she adopts as such, understandably so. But it is their connection as human beings that energizes them, not romantic poetry. So does Romantic Poetry make you a different sort of human being? I can criticize their escapism and emotionalism and sentimentality, but do not feel that the gossip-loving crowd (who self-medicate with alcohol) offers a viable alternative. But perhaps they are all using an escape of choice. Is there a more substantial difference between them? As a lover of Romantic stories, I feel that there is, but perhaps this is unsubstantiated. I, like her, enjoy retreating into my romantic world, undistracted by people with different affinities. I also enjoy solitude. People who like solitude tend to feel they have to justify themselves. Should each type just not judge each other? But beyond being a solitary person or not, there is the question of what is the nature of your thoughts while alone? I think there's a worthy goal of prayer while alone, and contemplation. But I'm sure there are unhealthy things to think about as well. I haven't decided what to think of romantic tendencies though. I believe it is a warped or inflated view of love, not that being in love is bad nor is experiencing that high when one falls in love. But I am coming to think that idolizing or expecting to always have that "feeling" is akin to always wanting to have a fancy meal, be very rich, or to always have access to one's drug of choice. I think we are given glimpses of peace, love, and joy that may not always last when we are denying ourselves, taking up our cross and following Christ amidst persecutions, trials, and hardships. But may He fill us with a deeper peace that transcends our circumstances as we find our joy, hope, and fulfillment in Him.

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Soufflé Parté

nobody@vox.com(Andrea Elizabeth) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:26:48 -0500

The Souffle

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To our friends who left today

nobody@vox.com(Andrea Elizabeth) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:37:40 -0500

good bye song

We had a lovely time, and all felt it went too fast, and we miss you!

Till then!

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Cranford

nobody@vox.com(Andrea Elizabeth) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:06:49 -0500

Cranford

Elizabeth Gaskell keeps getting better and better. She knows how to write of the heart without idolizing romance. She is a moral, yet optimistic realist. I don't feel manipulated by guilt trips, sensuality, vilifications or idealism when watching these BBC productions of her works. Daughter Rachel read North and South and said the miniseries is pretty true to the book, but the book fills in more detail, which she enjoyed. Gaskell has an anti-dialectical approach even though some of her characters don't - at first.

Thanks Ana for letting me watch this previously unopened DVD while you are at camp. I think you will enjoy this as much as the other two!

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Happy Anniversary, George

nobody@vox.com(Andrea Elizabeth) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:55:21 -0500

General Sherman Sequoia viewing area (Aug. 2007)

Today is the ninth anniversary of the joining of our families through my marrying my Knight in Shining Armor - which he had to have to put up with me. The total experience of joy in our being together is greater than the parts that we had before we became a family, for me anyway. I look forward to watching our family grow in whatever way God in His mercy grants.

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I checked the box for non- athletic, but still...

nobody@vox.com(Andrea Elizabeth) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:03:42 -0500

Your results:
You are Spider-Man (I can't get rid of the space, so scroll down)

Spider-Man		100%
Superman		95%
Batman		75%
Hulk		75%
Green Lantern		70%
Wonder Woman		62%
Supergirl		62%
Robin		60%
Iron Man		60%
The Flash		40%
Catwoman		35%

You are intelligent, witty,
a bit geeky and have great
power and responsibility.

Click here to take the Superhero Personality Test

H/T to Benedict Seraphim

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Eragon

nobody@vox.com(Andrea Elizabeth) — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:58:48 -0500

Eragon (Inheritance, Book 1)

We're four chapters in to our current Eragon read-aloud and it's better than I thought! Paolini has a nicely lyrical style and the characters, action, dialogue, and scenery are all originally done. I had to remind myself that I had any familiarity with the story through the movie, but Jeremy summed it up when he said, "don't worry, the movie doesn't give anything away." He's right, I don't recognize anything, not even the main character so far.

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Prince Caspian

nobody@vox.com(Andrea Elizabeth) — Sun, 18 May 2008 18:08:16 -0500

NARNIA 2 PRINCE CASPIAN - THE PEVENSIE KIDS SPEAK

Thumbs up from our crowd! Less magical than TL,tW,atW, but nice to see the kids facing grown up decisions.

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Life update

nobody@vox.com(Andrea Elizabeth) — Wed, 07 May 2008 10:19:04 -0500

We had a nice week off with George last week after he finished his grueling 60+hrs./7day per week 2 month proposal schedule. He and the boys finished our water-softener drainage system, and we went for a couple of walks, ran errands, and mostly relaxed.

Jordan is taking his last college final today for his Freshman year! He thinks he did well.

Jared and Ben are finished with their community college calculus class. Jared got the outstanding student award for calculus (out of 12 students:) and Ben got second! They still have their senior year of homeschool to finish hopefully by the end of this month. They also have accepted their scholarships to UD and UTA respectively. Ben has some upcoming math placement testing and orientation. Jared just has paperwork until his orientation in September.

Jeremy and Rachel are finishing 8th grade and will be in high-school next year!

Rebecca is finishing 2nd grade.

Everyone is looking forward to their friends, James, John and Anna coming over to screen Prince Caspian weekend after next. Wish our Pharr friends could make it for that too!

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