First of all I was talking to my Dad this weekend and we were talking about how much this whole issue with the lack of assistance or delay associated to the Hurricane resembles the Vanport flood in Oregon. My Dad was telling me how they went door to door in Vanport and told the people they were safe and didn't need to go anywhere. Vanport was a ( Read more... )

Since the astrodome is doing well for volunteers, here are the plans for at least tomorrow. I just spoke with the Houston Food Bank 3811 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77026 (713) 223-3700. They need volunteers Sunday from 1-5pm and are in need of volunteers Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM ( Read more... )

Everyone gets tired of working day in and day out. But at times there are things your employer does that make you so proud to be a part of the organization and this is one that makes me proud of mine ( Read more... )

Hey guys, just an update. I just spoke to the Astrodome they’re bombarded with volunteers and all shifts for today are completely filled. The representative said they have so many people you can’t get within a few miles of the place. However, he did recommend a couple of things. First go to Read more... )

I am going to go to the Food Bank to volunteer on Sunday and the Astrodome on Monday. Please let me know if you are volunteering and at what time. I think we should all meet and go together. There are reports of apparently some volunteers being attacked and so on. I'm not afraid of the reports, but I think it's smarter to get there and walk in ( Read more... )

I am planning on going on Monday to volunteer for the second shift of 2pm to 6pm. I have been trying to reach someone at the Astrodome but they have the lines closed for the day. What I am thinking is getting a few Long Distance Pre Paid Calling Cards to take to the Astrodome with me. I am assuming they have pay phones there and will try to call ( Read more... )

Came home and passed out. I just woke up to knocking and realized it was someone on my Yahoo list. LOL. I am dead tired. Going back to sleep.

Ok...so I have been thinking(yeah, I know frightening). This idea of a tat has been dancing in my head and it is driving me crazy. All black work up the spine or on either side of the spine. I cannot get the design out of my head and cannot explain it. I also need to get back to getting my artwork into the computer. I moved some of my favorite ( Read more... )

Ok, so see my journal for an explanation of the dress showing as my current picture. By the way the face has been blurred to protect the identity of the innocent. Or, in this case the poor victim. And.....God bless America...

snicker snicker.
-wenders

So, a couple of my friends are off to go camping I believe this weekend. wahoo. I am hoping to go, but I am not quiet sure if I am going to. :D I get paid tomorrow which is swwwweeeeeet. Fundage is always good. My new computer at work is working out great. I have a guy that sits next to me though that gets really loud during his calls. ( Read more... )