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Thursday, December 13th, 2029
9:05 am	my journaleverywheremy friends Get your own code (Comment on this)
Friday, December 9th, 2011
1:27 pm	I don't care anything about this article, but I do want to address some of the comments: http://lifehacker.com/5861760/how-to-deal-with-family-members-that-stress-you-out-or-drive-you-crazy Yehoshua, who is apparently an underaged person, is complaining that hir mother causes hir stress. Several people have offered solutions, but I have a different take on it. The problem at first appears to some to be hir sense of entitlement, and Derp Nerpem backs that up by saying, "You owe your parents nothing. ... it is their duty to give you food and give you a place to live until you are old enough to be able to take care of yourself." But the problem which these two young people have not identified, though they have come close, is that the laws prohibit people who are perfectly capable of supporting themselves (at least in theory) from actually moving out and doing so! (They also whine that they are still in school, but I say that school is a privilege rather than a right, and if the situation is so bad that they hate their parents they should forego school and quit leaching off their parents.) I don't even want to start with all the comments saying that these kids needed more "discipline" and that their problem is that their parents probably wanted to be their friends. :( (Comment on this)
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
2:25 pm	I'm moving forward with studying and practicing for my first ballroom dance certification! I also have plans to start making short instructional videos for my youtube channel. (Comment on this)
Sunday, October 9th, 2011
3:11 pm	I'm going back to teaching ballroom and social dancing! Even though I taught for five years in my twenties, and owned my own dance studio at one point, I never got certified. It just wasn't something anyone was really doing back then. Now I am investigating dance teacher certifications to determine which would be best. I expect to be certified in at least Bronze level within a year! (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, February 7th, 2011
12:05 pm	Accomplished in January, 2011: * Dance at least a couple of times a week: Friday nights in Tampa, Saturday nights in Tampa or Orlando, Thursday nights in Tallahassee, and maybe Monday nights in Tallahassee *Clean up office for dance space at home * Continue orthodontic work and get my teeth fixed * Help Patrick complete algebra and writing, and Robert complete Calvert 5th grade math * Take dance lessons with Danielle Goals for February, 2011: * Dance at least a couple of times a week: Friday nights in Tampa, Saturday nights in Tampa or Orlando, Thursday nights in Tallahassee, and maybe Monday nights in Tallahassee * Rollerskate at least once this month * Check bodyfat * Improve photography by taking photos at least twice a week * Lift weights three times a week *Clean up office for dance space at home * Continue orthodontic work and get my teeth fixed * Write fitness blog * Lower credit card interest rate and increase limits * Send Patrick's headshot and resume to more talent agents * Help Patrick complete algebra and writing, and Robert complete Calvert 5th grade math Do 4 chapters in computer book with the boys * Practice dancing at home twice a week * Help Patrick prepare for the SAT * Go to the library to read about artists and their work * Learn piano at home * Make a demo CD of Patrick singing * Make a demo "reel" of Patrick acting, with name and contact info at beginning * Make videos for practice * Get scripts to read and practice * Apply in time for Patrick to perform in County Events, District Events, Fair * Begin free online drum lessons for Robert * Find art shows for Catherine to enter, and make display wall for her art * Make prints of Catherine's art * Make coloring page to hand out to children at art shows * Make slide show of Catherine's art * Get wetsuit * Dive with manatees * Take dance lessons with Stephen and Demery and Danielle and Rick * Complete 72 hour emergency kit for each family member before hurricane season * Practice emergency preparedness * Contact real estate agents in Tampa Get prequalified for mortgage * Continue orthodontic work and get my teeth fixed * Write fitness blog * Lower credit card interest rate * Improve credit scores * Sell van, spinning wheels, and more * Learn to use Windows Movie Maker * Attend plays and concerts and dance performances * Practice various forms of art: pottery, drawing, painting, dance, music, etc. * Call electricians for estimates (Comment on this)
11:22 am	Winter on the Beach Winter on the Beach Skill Score Place Floor 9.300   Pommel 13.900 2nd Rings 10.400   Vault 12.150   PBars 11.700 6th HBar 12.300   All Around 69.75 10th (Comment on this)
Monday, January 24th, 2011
12:51 pm	Sue Whitlow Invitational and other meets of this year Sue Whitlow Invitational Skill Score Place Floor 11.100 12th Pommel 12.750 6th Rings 9.000 12th Vault 13.900 11th PBars 9.000 12th HBar 12.700 8th All Around 68.450 12th The rest of this year's meets, starting with most recent ( are under the cut ) (Comment on this)
Friday, January 14th, 2011
11:58 am	January Goals Goals for January, 2011: * Dance at least a couple of times a week: Friday nights in Tampa, Saturday nights in Tampa or Orlando, Thursday nights in Tallahassee, and maybe Monday nights in Tallahassee * Rollerskate at least once this month, on Jan. 29 * Check bodyfat * Improve photography by taking photos at least twice a week * Lift weights three times a week *Clean up office for dance space at home * Continue orthodontic work and get my teeth fixed * Write fitness blog * Lower credit card interest rate and increase limits * Send Patrick's headshot and resume to more talent agents * Help Patrick complete algebra and writing, and Robert complete Calvert 5th grade math * Practice dancing at home twice a week * Help Patrick prepare for the SAT * Go to the library to read about artists and their work * Learn piano at home * Make a demo CD of Patrick singing * Make a demo "reel" of Patrick acting, with name and contact info at beginning * Make videos for practice * Get scripts to read and practice * Apply in time for Patrick to perform in County Events, District Events, Fair * Get drum lessons for Robert * Find art shows for Catherine to enter, and make display wall for her art * Make prints of Catherine's art * Make coloring page to hand out to children at art shows * Make slide show of Catherine's art * Get wetsuit * Dive with manatees * Look into what it takes to be a karaoke dj * Take dance lessons with Stephen and Demery and Danielle and Rick (Comment on this)
9:48 am	Annual Update I usually do this each year on January 1, but I'm late this year. I was at a dance competition on New Years weekend, and I've been busy ever since. Better late than never, if only for my own reminiscing in years to come. Things my family and I accomplished last year: Dance at least a couple of times a month Catherine joined Phi Theta Kappa Received a holster for my .38 (as a xmas gift from my son) Improved photography by taking photos at least twice a week Lifted weights three times a week Continued orthodontic work Helped my children continue to develop an appreciation for the arts Sold horses, camper, and old vehicles Helped Patrick complete algebra and writing, and Robert complete Calvert 4th grade math Practiced dancing Sold Havana property Got scripts for Patrick to read and practice Applied in time for Patrick to perform in County Events, District Events, Fair Got drums for Robert Got mostly out of debt Contacted Dance World re: teaching ballroom dance Took dance lessons with Abe Attended FPEA graduation for Catherine Went geocaching Competed in weightlifting Entered a west coast swing dance competition I greatly improved my photography skills from the previous year Robert continued gymnastics, and was promoted to Level 6 Catherine graduated high school and community college Patrick played the part of a Spanish boy in The Nutcracker by World Ballet Goals for 2011: * Dance at least a couple of times a week * Rollerskate at least 3 times per month * Get bodyfat down to 18% * Improve photography by taking photos at least twice a week * Complete three sailing courses required to bareboat cruise * Lift weights three times a week * Complete 72 hour emergency kit for each family member before hurricane season * Practice emergency preparedness * Set up dedicated dance space at home * Move to Tampa * Continue orthodontic work and get my teeth fixed * Write fitness blog * Lower credit card interest rate * Improve credit scores * Help my children continue to develop an appreciation for the arts * Volunteer to proofread for the Gutenberg Project * Sign Patrick with two more talent agents * Sell van, spinning wheels, and more * Help Patrick complete algebra and writing, and Robert complete Calvert 5th grade math * Practice dancing at home twice a week * Get up before dawn to take photos once a week as long as the temperature is above 60F * Help Patrick prepare for the SAT * Learn to use Windows Movie Maker * Attend plays and concerts and dance performances * Read about artists and their work * Practice various forms of art: pottery, drawing, painting, dance, music, etc. * Learn piano at home * Make a demo CD of Patrick singing * Make a demo "reel" of Patrick acting, with name and contact info at beginning * Make videos for practice * Get scripts to read and practice * Apply in time for Patrick to perform in County Events, District Events, Fair * Get drum lessons for Robert * Find art shows for Catherine to enter, and make display wall for her art * Make prints of Catherine's art * Make banner for art shows * Make coloring page to hand out to children at art shows * Make slide show of Catherine's art * Make greeting cards, etc. of prints * Get out of debt * Buy bicycle for myself * Begin an open mic event at home for children * Get wetsuit * Go diving at least 3 times this year * Dive with manatees * Dive at PCB * Look into what it takes to be a karaoke dj * Paint trim on house * Take dance lessons with Stephen and Demery and Danielle * Replace wiring in house Wish list of things I'd like to do, but they're not really goals: * Fly MS Flight Simulator * Visit all the local museums in Tallahassee before moving * Compete in weightlifting * Make scrapbook pages with children * Join Mensa * Improve bellydancing * Fishing camp for Patrick? * Enroll Patrick and Robert in summer camp * Swimming lessons * Surfing lessons * Paintball for boys (Comment on this)
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
5:02 pm	Xmas Wish Lists Several people have asked me what my children want for xmas, so I've compiled lists for each of them. My own wishlist is at Amazon, of course. Patrick: inking pens drawing pad drawing pencils beyblade annual pass to local museum, zoo, Busch Gardens, theatre, etc. lessons: skateboarding, guitar, voice, rock climbing Airsoft rifle rollerskates Books, audio, video: How Do They Do That How Did They Do That? Building Kites The Wrinkle in Time series by Madeleine L'Engle Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials series On a Pale Horse by Piers Anthony Marooned in Realtime, The Peace War by Vernor Vinge Watership Down by Richard Adams The Artimus Fowl series The Art of the Catapult by William Gurstelle Robert: bakugan beyblade stadium small rc car charcoal drawing set xbox 360 annual pass to local museum, zoo, Busch Gardens, theatre, etc. lessons: skateboarding, drums rollerskates Catherine: thermos book reading light cadmium orange oil paint watercolor paint watercolor paper watercolor brushes rapidograph pen circles template canvas bicycle wacom's cintiq sculpey clay annual pass to local museum, zoo, Busch Gardens, theatre, etc. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
2:11 pm	Theatre vs. Ballet When my children do community theatre, it costs us a lot of time and travel, and some makeup. Afterwards, we often get a DVD of the performance for the price of a blank DVD. When my children do dance, it costs us time, travel, makeup, lessons, costumes, performance fees, and tickets to see the show! On top of that, if we want a DVD or photos those cost extra -- sometimes a lot extra. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
8:39 am	Stuff to do today: Begin Biology lessons with boys Do math and writing with boys Return DVD to Netflix Clean house Order wig Make orthodontist appt Make dentist appt Install photoshop plugins Help Catherine with college stuff Write Help Patrick choose song for fair audition Help Patrick with monologue for FSU audition Drive boys to gymnastics and YAT work out Make dinner (Comment on this)
Monday, September 20th, 2010
9:12 am	My schedule and responsibilities differ depending on which city I'm in. Jacksonville: Beach & Photography Shower and dress Nap Dance Prepare food Tampa: Pool Shower and dress Photography Errands or read or whatever Gym Tallahassee: Lessons with the boys Household stuff and errands Read and write Prepare food Drive boys around Gym I really want to to fit in gym, dance, karaoke, and photography wherever I happen to be staying, but it's hard to find the time. (Comment on this)
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
10:34 am	Do you have a relationship dealbreaker? I hope you have many, actually. But what can you think of, right now, that would cause you to end your current relationship, if you're in one? For me, there are lots of things that would be dealbreakers as I'm getting to know someone. But once I know that person and I love them, they'd have to do something that goes totally against their nature (or at least, my perception of their nature) in order for me to end the relationship. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
12:18 pm	Abortion and heaven Shamelessly stolen from a comment by dave_littler: Science tells us that as many of half of all pregnancies end in miscarriage - usually so early in the pregnancy that the woman in question didn't even know she was pregnant. That means that those 50% of all souls go to heaven. The other 50% are divvied up between heaven and hell, with the majority going to hell, right? That means the majority of the souls in heaven are shapeless blobs, with no memories of life, no personality, no sense of identity. Indeed, if they appear as they did in life, they would mostly be too small even to see. They would be these little blobs of anonymous, brainless bliss. And that's what the majority of heaven is like. And I don't even think he's counting the millions of purposely aborted fetuses! (Comment on this)
9:44 am	DSC_0060 DSC_0060 Originally uploaded by Anne Keckler The boys and I went to the beach with friends yesterday. The boys always say they don't like the salt water and the sand, but as soon as we get there they always jump right into both! (Comment on this)
Monday, July 5th, 2010
12:52 pm	DSC_0340 DSC_0340 Originally uploaded by Anne Keckler Ray and I paid a visit to Jason while we were in Tampa last week, and after I shot a couple of photos of his bass guitar, he took it out of the case and played a little. (Comment on this)
Sunday, June 27th, 2010
8:40 pm	DSC_0205 DSC_0205 Originally uploaded by Anne Keckler My mom is visiting to help take care of things here while Ray and I go to Tampa to be with his mom, Sandy, when she has surgery. Mom and I went to Dorothy Oven Park this afternoon to walk around, and I got her to pose for this portrait. Next time I'd use a reflector to get a little more light on her face, but I still like it the way it is. (Comment on this)
8:25 am	DSC_0156 DSC_0156 Originally uploaded by Anne Keckler I took the boys to the lake yesterday, but Robert prefers a pool or the beach. He was soon bored and wanted to go home. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
9:26 pm	DSC_0055 DSC_0055 Originally uploaded by Anne Keckler This is my friend, Mark Palmer. He keeps the local atheist meetup going. We hung out at Lake Ella the other day to discuss polyamory and other things. (Comment on this)