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Mar 28, 2012

The Spanish Chef

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Second oral presentation in Spanish II.

 

Hola!  Soy una jefa de cocina y me llamo Rosetta Ramírez.

Me gustan las frutas como los plátanos y las uvas.  También, me gusta el yogur y la granola.

Mi familia y yo comemos estos ingredientes en un parfait.  Es refrescante comer fruta.

Los ingredientes son: plátanos, uva, granola, y yogur.

Los pasos para preparar el parfait son:

Primero, usted coloca los plátanos cortados en el tazón.

Segundo, usted coloca la granola encima de los plátanos.

Después, usted coloca las uvas y el yogur de Dannon en el tazón.

Por último, usted coloca la granola encima del yogur.

 

Es delicioso y usted disfrutará comer un parfait.

Gracias por escuchar la receta favorita de mi familia.

ENGLISH:

Hello! I am a chef and my name is Rosetta Ramírez. I like fruits such as the bananas and the grapes. Also, I like the yogurt and the granola.

My family and I eat these ingredients in a parfait. It is refreshing to eat fruit.

The ingredients are: bananas, grape, granola, yogurt.

The steps to prepare the parfait are:

First, you place the cut bananas in the bowl.

Second, you place the granola on the bananas.

Then you place the grapes and the Dannon Yogurt in the bowl.

Finally, you place the granola on top of the yogurt.

It is delicious and you will enjoy eating a parfait.

Thank you for listening to a favorite recipe for my family.

 

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Mar 27, 2012

The Abuse of Indian Children

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The Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle, PA was doomed from the very beginning in 1879.  Establishing a school in a former a military barrack is not a conducive educational environment.  The relocation of Indian children, often without the consent of their parents, to this militia inspired location was inappropriate.  This and many other actions had negative results in the lives of almost all the children relocated to Carlisle and affected generations of Indians to come.

Richard Henry Pratt was an officer of the 10th Cavalry, and while he may have had good intentions, the Carlisle Indian School did not lead to positive results.  The first day at the school was a failure.

“The group arrived at Carlisle in the middle of the night, October 6, 1879. They stepped off the platform to be greeted by hundreds of townspeople, welcoming them and accompanying them to the army post. But when Pratt, Miss Mather and the children arrived at the empty military post, tired and hungry, there were no provisions awaiting them. No bedding, no food, no clothing – none of the requested necessities. Once again, Pratt had been thwarted by the BIA. (Bureau of Indian Affairs) The children slept on the floor in their blankets.”  (http://www.sd4history.com/Unit7/carlisle.htm)

Pratt removed the Indian children from the care of their parents to teach them to be like white people.  In 1879 there were no laws to protect one’s religion, minorities or children.  This was Pratt’s school to “Kill the Indian, save the man” and this slogan had two meanings.  Force the Indians to act like white men and to accept Christianity as their faith.  This may have sounded like a just cause but the actions taken to enforce the white man’s laws were abusive.  It took centuries for the “white man” to admit the actions taken during the school existence from 1879 to 1918 were not necessarily in the best interest of the Indian population.

“When children came to the school, the teachers cut their long hair. The students also got different clothes. No one would let them talk their own language. Many children became very homesick. Their teachers showed them how to read and write in English. They also taught them trades like farming, sewing, and baking. The Indian children were sent to church and Sunday School. Their teachers wanted them to know how to live like white people when they left the school.”  (http://home.epix.net/~landis/histry.html)

The Indians did not adapt quickly to their new environment.  The emotional toll was extreme and physically, their bodies were not able to fight off the diseases the white men brought with them.

“Illness and death among the children were common. Many of the children suffered from separation anxiety, smallpox and tuberculosis. As most of the children were sent back to their reservations, many others passed away at the school, which made it necessary for a cemetery. A hundred and ninety children are buried in the cemetery, with the majority of those buried are from the Apache tribe.” (http://christinemusser.suite101.com/carlisle-indian-school-a20733)

While there were success stories of Indians who were sent to Carlisle, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission stated in 2003 on a permanent marker located on the school grounds at the cemetery, “Despite idealistic beginnings, the school left a mixed and lasting legacy, creating opportunity for some students and conflicted identities for others.  In this cemetery are 186 graves of student who died while at Carlisle.”  (This number conflicts with the number of graves noted previously.)  (http://www.suite101.com/view_image.cfm/183702)

Regardless of 186 or 190 children, their deaths were senseless and were caused by the actions of Pratt and those who supported the assimilation of the American Indians.  The United States of America has acknowledged the inappropriateness of forcing the Indian children to change their heritage to suit the white men.  Now, in the 21st Century, the American Indians are encouraged to share their heritage, customs and religious beliefs with the foolish white men.

Geronimo stopped to visit Carlisle…did you know that?

~P.

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Mar 26, 2012

Sexy Fruitloons

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A friend asked me if someone likes to have sex with fruit does that make them a fruitist?  I said no….that would be food play, and they have a fruit fetish.

Enough already….back to balloons!  ~P.

Looks good enough to pop...I mean eat!

 My fav for last!

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Mar 26, 2012

Dear John~ Live within your means

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Dear John,

The title of this blog may need explanation.  You see, when the mortgages are up to $6,000 behind, it boggles my mind that you continue to spend money like it grew on trees.

Reality is you and Tess can’t afford to live in our house with Heather and her children.  If you could afford it I wouldn’t get notices informing me how far behind the mortgages are.  You may want to forget about me, but all those debt collectors surely don’t.

Now with all this money being owed to so many companies, banks, people, etc. I would have thought you would cut back on all the extra-curricular activities and explain to Heather (and kidlings) that there is no money for it.  You might have to find inexpensive ways to entertain your clan.  Gymnastics, dance, soccer, horse-back riding lessons, swimming lessons….all you or Heather’s ideas, are costly.  Are you afraid they won’t love you if you don’t buy or pay for material goods and fun lessons?

I haven’t had money to throw around in years and to be honest with you, neither have you!  You are the only person who doesn’t seem to understand that.  Even LaDonna advised you to stop spending money…not that you would listen LaDonna or anyone else for that matter.  You don’t even listen to your daughter when she asks you repeatedly if she can see her Mommy.

Last night and this morning I tried to talk to you about me just seeing Tesla for a couple hours tonight.  You said she was too busy doing homework and then you are all going for new soccer cleats.  Practices start on Wednesday. will the kids on the team call you Coach John?

I don’t consider watching Tesla practice anything as quality time for her and I.  I would say as her coach, John, this is quality time for you two.  What I don’t get (other than you are selfish) is why I can’t get Tesla on Tuesdays and Thursdays when you play softball.  She should be able to chose if she wants to spend time with her Mom while her Dad plays softball (and I know some games a~re late.  Remember I always went to your ball games?)

Get over yourself, you pee pee head,

~P.

Update:  John made a payment on the secound mortgage earlier in December.  John and Heather went on vacation right before Christmas.    That was the last payment until March and it’s still way behind.  Sigh.

 

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Mar 26, 2012

Pretty Balloons

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Balloon Photography…..beautiful!

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Mar 23, 2012

Vinyl, Latex and Inflated fun

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Hand Job available

Now I’ve been thinking about all the different fetishes there are…it’s almost endless.   I like the smell and feel of vinyl & latex.

Latex is a popular stimulant to some people.  It causes allergic reactions to others.  Balloons, condoms, clothing and more….The picture of the lady in black latex with the black cat is a friend of mine!

Vinyl is also a popular stimulant.  This isn’t anything new.  Many people like the feel and smell of vinyl.  Furniture, clothing, even records!  Some of that furniture just screams kinky fun!

Examples of inflatables, vinyl & latex that catch my eye (if only I could afford and had room for some of this stuff!!)

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What looks the most fun to you?

~P.

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Mar 22, 2012

My own interview

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Name or Alias:  Pattie Crider

Gender: F

Age: 41

Occupation:Student

What age did you find you liked balloons?  8

At what age did balloons become a part of sex for you? First time I was 14 and had a balloon from a party I had been at.  That night I had it in bed with me and I started to feel excited and warm while I rubbed the balloon (cheap, pink, oblong, and not even fully inflated) all over myself and eventually I slipped my underwear off to feel it completely naked and that was when I really learned how to masturbate.  I was scared of waking my friend who was in the bedroom and my sister.  The balloon was noisy!  Funny, I didn’t even know what an orgasm was back then and didn’t have one.  I just knew it felt pretty good.  It didn’t take long and I did learn what an orgasm was after a little practice.  😀

Is this fetish shared with your significant other? (boyfriend/girlfriend/wife/husband)

Yes, he knows.

Why or why not?  Because he will try anything new.

Do you reveal your fetish to family? Friends?  Some I have…no one really gives a shit what I’m doing with balloons and/or Dale. F’em if they do.

What about balloons do you find appealing? How they feel on my skin, the static, the squeaky noise, latex smell, popping them.  I think it would be fun to blow up balloons with my friends and video it to see who blow fastest.  Hehe

How do you involve balloons in a sexual experience?  Blowing them up while having sex or masturbating.  I like to hear how the sounds and words I make change with the balloon against my face.  I like to lick or kiss or bite them too.  Dale likes to put them between us during sex and popping it.

Do you find other objects that can hold air stimulating?  Yes: latex gloves, condoms, ultrasound wand covers, beach balls and inflatable pool toys.  Hmmm what else: pool inner tubes, pool rafts, air mattress, and this really odd latex contraption…it was kind of like a balloon in reverse.  The air was sucked out and I was trapped in seconds.  Way cool.

Are you sexually stimulated just by the sight of balloons? (at a traditional party) No.  Might take some balloons home with me.  lol

Does size, shape or color of the balloon make a difference?  I am drawn to the unique shapes, like fetish gloves and stockings.  I’ve seen both before but never thought about putting air in them.  That was new to me since beginning this research.  I like balloon art, one-of-a-kind balloon sculptures, pretty women with balloons.  Clear balloons, opaque, those gigantic balloons at car lots…I’ve seen videos of the huge balloons and would like to try those out.

Are helium balloons more attractive/stimulating than regular blown balloons?  no

If a balloon has a balloon inside, is that extra stimulating? Yeah, I kinda dig that.

Do you prefer blowing up balloons or inflating with helium? Blowing up

Do you ever fill balloons with something other than air? (water, sand, mayonnaise, pickle juice) Yes, but that was inspired by a friend.  I’ve filled them with water.  I been experimenting lately but find it to be messy and unpredictable.

Are the silver (foil) balloons appealing? No

Do you have a specific balloon memory from childhood? Good or bad? Just the one at age 14.  As an adult I’ve always had balloon popping games for my kids parties.  I “liked the balloons like a 5 year old likes balloon.” The kids had fun and that’s what it was about.

Do you like to pop balloons? Yes.  The more I pop them, the more I enjoy it.

Do you get attached to the balloons and hate when they pop?  Not really.  I draw on balloons sometimes just for fun but I’ve found permanent marker transfers easily to my face.

Do you have a favorite looner moment?  Balloon in the shower was memorable.

In your opinion is there any harm in a balloon fetish? (Physically, psychologically, etc.) No, unless it is being hidden from others and that bothers you.  Guilt, fear of others finding out, scared of being labeled a weirdo, pedophile, etc.

What do you believe other people think of Looners?  Weird, sexual deviant, pedophile.  Others seem to have little to no problem with balloon fetish.

Does being a Looner have any effect on your relationships with others?  No, and if it bothers someone they can bite me or my balloon.  My youngest son (18) is not happy about me posting on FB because it goes on  his wall.  I told him I couldn’t stop writing but I would change my setting so it wouldn’t post on his FB.  His friends apparently want to talk to him about what I write (in my blog overall) and he doesn’t want to hear about my divorce.  I told him to tell his friends “My mom is a writer.  I know she writes weird stuff.  You guys read it!”

What do you find to be the most enjoyable activity with a balloon? (smell, feel, static, popping sound, etc.)  The feel…it gives me goosebumps sometimes.  Nice!!

Any other comments please write as much as you would like.

(Why thank you Pattie.)

Much of this fetish is new to me.  I am open-minded.  Someone likes balloons, someone else handcuffs.  Another person likes whips and chains, caning, knives, leather, shoes, diapers…dressing in fuzzy animal costumes.  Hell, a local disc jockey on the radio in PA (Nipsey, The People’s DJ 105.7 FM) talks about his foot fetish all the time.

I am strong in faith.

Let people be who they are….God does the judging.

~P.

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Mar 21, 2012

Balloon slideshow

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A collection of balloon pictures I like!  ~P.

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Mar 20, 2012

Dear John~the call is free

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Dear John,

   Why is it so difficult to just let Tesla call me once a day?  I don’t care if it’s before bed, after breakfast, after school, before her shower, after she eats dinner….WHENEVER!  When I get Tesla for those 4 days a month that the court orders you to allow me time with her, I STILL ask her to call you.  I can’t help it if she consistantly puts off the call.  Sometimes she puts it off long enough that I forget.  I don’t want to make Tesla feel like I am forcing her to do anything.  She tells me she wants to talk to me so based on that and the fact that she also says you tell her no she can’t call or you limit how much I can speak to her is BULLSHIT. 

Our child is smart.  Smart enough to know where she is catching all the poison ivy and smart enough to figure out who has a poisonous attitude. 

I demand to speak to Tesla tomorrow after school.  I’m sure Heather or LaDonna will pass this message on to you.  If not I can always email LaDonna or text Heather so someone in that freaking household gets the message to you to give Tesla a damn phone.

Finally, I am having a birthday party for Tesla.  I realize you and Heather are throwing a big whooptie-doo at our house with horse-rides and the whole works.  Will Heather try to have the catering done with her food stamps this year?

 Sad, since all those parties were my ideas for MY child but now that you have all these other children, Tesla is just thrown in as part of the side show.  Remember all the plans I had to do things for Tesla’s birthdays, vacations we would take her too, where she would go to school.  I doubt you do…you rarely let me get a word in edge-wise and usually my ideas were worthless to you. 

Now your ideas on the other hand were priceless!  Build a huge addition onto the house, cash checks from customers, buy expensive vacation timeshares, pay employees under the table, buy big boy toys, get a new pool….the list goes on and on.  That bright idea of filing for divorce to “scare” me into running the business your way and having lots of cash to spend on stuff you wanted….hows that working out for you?

You have been nothing but a thorn in my side for too many years now.  I can’t wait until all this drama wraps up and reality sets in for you and whoever you’re sleeping with in our bed that day.

And PLEASE I don’t need to even SEE you during exchange days.  The fact that you MUST walk up to my car and say something that you could have texted or emailed me proves to me that you just can’t stay away.  Deep down you must kick yourself in the ass for not having the patience to let your wife heal physically and mentally after losing our second child.  You can’t help your so self-centered.  That’s why I’m thrilled that you filed for divorce.  I’ll be in it til the end and….

The end is near,

~P.

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Mar 20, 2012

Life without parole in PA

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Home sweet home....but does it have to be for life?

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania does not offer the possibility of parole to prisoners that are sentenced to life.  This life without parole includes minors who have been sentenced to life in prison.  Based on that fact, life in prison without the possibility of parole should not be an option for sentencing.

Teenagers make poor decisions.  They jump into a situation without thinking about where it may take them.  The odds are already stacked against teenagers, especially those born into low-income families.  Households with absent parents allow children to grow up without rules, expectations or role models.  It is these children who turn into wild teenagers out on the streets, committing senseless crimes without considering the consequences.

Somewhere in Pennsylvania, an eighteen-year-old is out with his “friends” and they decide to rob a convenience store for quick cash and cigarettes.  “Joe” parks his car just out of reach of the camera lens.  He and his two friends jump out of the car and rush towards the store.  His friends are packing heat but Joe doesn’t know this.  There are no customers in the store and Joe follows “Frank” and “Ed” through the door with pantyhose pulled over their faces.  The owner’s wife dies after Frank accidentally shoots her in a panic.  Frank was sixteen, Ed was twenty-two, and all were three found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.  This is where the system fails.  People at this age could still be rehabilitated and exit prison a better person.

The life imprisonment of what most people still consider children becomes an enormous debt to PA.  A judge may sentence a minor as an adult and believe that is just punishment for shooting an unarmed woman for $120 and a carton of Newports.  It doesn’t matter if he meant to shoot her or not, the act has already happened and the result is his loss of freedom.  Reality has just hit home for all three and their young minds cannot grasp how they went from kicking it with friends, to prison until death do they part.

Pennsylvania needs to realize that putting its youth into prison for life is not a sensible action.  Rehabilitation is the key at this young age so they learn from their errors and get another chance to do right by mankind.  Based on a prisoner’s willingness and ability to change the learned behaviors of the past and accept responsibility for the future, they could be integrated back into society and have a positive effect in people’s lives.

A detention and rehabilitation system would benefit the offending youth of PA.  A chance to try again, but with strings attached.  After serving a sentence and receiving parole they must live by the laws of the commonwealth.  They are undeniably adults now and realize the severity of consequences for quick cash and smokes.    This is their opportunity to prove they can act as adults.

A successful system would greatly cut back the cost of operating a prison and give young prisoners this second try, under the state’s watchful eye.  The threat of going back to prison would be the motivator and that is enough to keep a former prisoner out of trouble.  This system would return a former wild-child back into civilization as a matured adult, ready to start a new life.

The current prisoners serving a life sentence should be reviewed on an individual basis.  Those who were sentenced as adults while under the age of eighteen should be viewed first.  Next should be those who were sentenced at age eighteen to twenty-five and so on until all have been reviewed.  A decision of each person in prison for life should be made to determine if they can be rehabilitated and return to society.

Those criminals in prison for life, especially the young prisoners, get left in a system that does nothing for them.  It could be said that this is just punishment for their crime, but if there is a chance of good coming from a teenager’s bad decision, PA should make that work to its advantage.  Give the youth of PA a second chance in society while their brain is still in the learning process.  These youths need role models, goals and most importantly, rules to follow to successfully recreate themselves for their departure from the prison system.  PA should not give young offenders life without parole because these youth need to have hope.  Hope gives them desire to be rehabilitated.  Otherwise, PA is just keeping an animal caged until it dies.

 

I received 100/100 with a note to spell out Pennsylvania next time.  LOL

~P.

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