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Thursday, July 31
More Cute Kitten Photos
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 31, 2008 11:21PM (MDT)
THURSDAY, JULY
31
Things around
town are drying out, even though there is still a ban on using tap
water for drinking. No one knows when the local eateries can
start serving water, tea, and coffee, let alone ice because the moronic
Ruidoso News, the poorest excuse for a newspaper I've ever encountered,
has yet to update their web site. You'd think with a local
crises they would use the gray matter between their shoulders and try
serving the community for a change, but forget that. The
track will probably open on Saturday, but forget reading about it in
that ... more »
Wednesday, July 30
X-CLUSIVE: First Photos of Mommy Cat's New Kittens
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 30, 2008 09:49PM (MDT)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
Monday, July 28
Not All of Ruidoso a Disaster Zone
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 28, 2008 11:04PM (MDT)
MONDAY, JULY 28
Once again my blogging is
basically limited to the events here in Ruidoso. I spent several hours
around town taking more photographs. I've taken nearly 300 or
so. Tomorrow The Pink Flamingo will be back with a tale of
how the anti-immigration industry has conned good and decent
conservatives out of their minds.
I've been hearing
from friends all over the country. How bad is it?
Are all the roads closed? It must be terrible, with all that
flooding. How many people are homeless? Is it safe
to go out on the roads? Let's try the answers ... more »
Sunday, July 27
Very Long Day Ending with Musical Kittens
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 27, 2008 11:11PM (MDT)
SUNDAY, JULY 27
It has been a very rough day. My wake-up call came around 7:30 with the parents calling to tell me they were evacuating "The Downs" was flooding and was being evacuated. We had anywhere from 5 to 7 inches of rain in the past 24 hours. I can't get a straight answer on the actual amount. I was up quite late (or early) dealing with my leaking skylight.
Have you ever had one of those nights where sleeping is fitful and very strange. I kept thinking I was hearing things outside or seeing flashing lights through my ... more »
BREAKING: Major Local Flooding
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 27, 2008 10:11AM (MDT)
RACE TRACK FLOODED!
The world famous race track at Ruidoso Downs is underwater - somewhat. The river is over-flowing into the far lane of the track which is washing away, but the blessed casino is open! Last night we had a good 4 inches of rain. The dam up on the Mescalero Reservation (Inn of the Mountain Gods) is over-flowing into the Rio Ruidoso, which is not a good thing. When I went by the track it looked like they were evacuating the horses. They say the Rio Ruidoso is now 6 to 10 feet over crest. Four ... more »
Saturday, July 26
Kittens, Rain, and Blog Problems
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 26, 2008 06:52PM (MDT)
SATURDAY, JULY 26
I am having trackback problems. If I insert them manually they work. I can pick them up from link-fest and get yours in, but mine may not work. Blog Harbor insists it is a problem with Tucows. Evidently no one is using track-backs anymore and I am just out of touch. I've also been given the bad news that one of these days the blogware platform is going to crash. If I've not migrated to my WordPress platform, all is lost. I don't like WordPress. I have the URL and all of that mess, so it is ... more »
Friday, July 25
A "Real" X-File - What Happened to Pluto?
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 25, 2008 10:50PM (MDT)
FRIDAY, JULY 25
A KITTEN UPDATE: Mommy Cat brought the little ones out today for me to see. They were born on July 6th or so, which means they are nearly 3 weeks old. For babies that age, they are a very good size, and look rather healthy (for a change). One of the two little red/white ones is already walking! The little gray one is NOT a rat! She is a very pretty mottled gray calico and could have long hair. One of the little red/white ones and the little gray were trying to play, which is a good ... more »
Barack & Michelle Don't Do Birthday or Christmas Presents
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 25, 2008 10:13AM (MDT)
WHAT GIFT GIVING SAYS ABOUT YOU?
It is true confession time. While you may think I am this horrible "B_T_H", when it comes to gift giving, I am a total push-over. I'll be honest. I love giving presents. Nothing to me is more enjoyable than shopping for the perfect gift for someone, then presenting it in a perfectly wrapped package. It probably doesn't amount to much in this crazy mixed up world of ours, but to me it is a momentary sigh for a person. It is just a quickie little thing that says, "Someone thinks you are important."
Okay, ... more »
Thursday, July 24
X-Files Tomorrow!
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 24, 2008 08:30PM (MDT)
THURSDAY, JULY 24
Tomorrow is the big day. I have tickets for the 11:30 show in Alamogordo. Can't wait. Unfortunately I also have Altar Guild, which means I'm up and at church by 7AM! The one reason I'm doing the early show is so I can get home before it gets too late. It is going to be a very long day tomorrow.
Finally, some dinosaur news!
ChupacabrasTHE CHAMBERS BOOK OF DAYSBorn: Roger Dodsworth, eminent antiquary, 1585, Newton Grange, Yorkshire; Rev. John Newton, evangelical divine, 1725, London; John Philpot Curran, distinguished Irish barrister, 1750.
Died: Caliph Abubeker, ... more »
Wednesday, July 23
My New Play Toy
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 23, 2008 11:52PM (MDT)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
I am playing with my new Amazon Kindle. Deal with it. It is the neatest, coolest toy I've seen since my sister's talking Woody Woodpecker puppet told our grandfather Froehlich to knock it off, knot-head! It was Christmas night, 1963. We were sleeping in the downstairs "kid room" twin beds (designed by some big you know what artist and are now worth a fortune - my mother has 'em). Grandy came in to tell us goodnight. My sister told him he had to kiss Woody Woodpecker good-night. She pulled the string for Woody to tell Grandy goodnight. ... more »
The Pink Flamingo’s 79th Edition Thursday Thirteen
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 23, 2008 02:14PM (MDT)
Thirteen Reasons Not to Display a Child’s Photo on Your Blog
I’m not as much of a child hating grouch as people think I am. I am a photographer. I love taking photos of children. For reasons of liability and security I do not. I like doing studies of children’s faces. There is so much honesty in them. I do not do this. If I take photos, I use the parents’ camera and never download the photos into my own system. I never post children’s photos on my own blog. If I do, ... more »
Tuesday, July 22
The Great Cat Soap Opera - Kitten Counting
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 22, 2008 09:06PM (MDT)
TUESDAY, JULY 22
There are three kittens. They are now 12 days old. The little gray one that I still think is a rat is the biggest. There is a white one and then the red tabby. I HAVE HOMES FOR ALL THREE! Yes, you read correct. I have homes (allegedly) for all three kittens. Can you believe it? I can't. It is just way too good to be true. They will go 2 litter-box homes, and never go outside. We do have a tendency for one kitten in each litter to die, so we will deal with that when ... more »
Monday, July 21
Praise the Lord and Pass the Starbucks!
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 21, 2008 09:45PM (MDT)
MONDAY, JULY 21
Endicott Peabody, Wyatt Earp & Faith
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 21, 2008 07:38PM (MDT)
LESSONS IN FAITH & FORGIVENESS
There are some fascinating forums online dealing with the Wild West. I think the best one is moderated by a friend, James Wright. Earlier today James emailed that there was a heated discussion about one of my books, A Church for Helldorado, Endicott Peabody's 1882 Earp Era Tombstone Diary. I am including my entire rebuttal, and additional comments.
I learned something today. I don't think we truly know how to forgive until we have experienced Christian forgiveness. Forgiveness is a very important thing. In the Lord's Prayer, we are taught, "Forgive us our ... more »
Sunday, July 20
A Vicious and Unwarranted Attack
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 20, 2008 08:51PM (MDT)
SUNDAY, JULY 20
Early this morning a vicious and pre-meditated attack occurred. It was obviously premeditated. The victim was left shredded, shivering in fear and cowering in terror. In other words, Mommy Cat beat the you know what out of Rumsfeld. From his version of the story, Mommy Cat was then joined by Doc Holiday, who proceeded to claw and bite his fragile poodle flesh. The moment he could get away from them he came running back to bed and dove under his blankie and rolled up in a little fetal ball. Five minutes later he was running up and ... more »
The Summer of Miracles
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 20, 2008 05:08PM (MDT)
OR A BIG STEP BACKWARD?
In many ways the summer of 1969 was the most magical in my life. It changed my life, or rather formed the foundation for all that I am. It had nothing to do with sex, drugs, or rock and roll. It wasn’t about Woodstock, even though my parents and grandparents were actually in said town antiquing the weekend there-of. It was about scientific and engineering feats that captured our imagination. As a nation we held our heads high. My girlish fancies were captured by a ‘fairy tale’ young prince who was finally allowed to meet ... more »
Saturday, July 19
The Audicity of Faith
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 19, 2008 07:16PM (MDT)
SATURDAY, JULY 19
Today was the annual church bazaar. For those of you following the sordid tale of my "raffle" traumas, we didn't do bad. We sold nearly $1400 in raffle tickets. The best part is my friend Raymona won the Grand Prize of over $1800 in jewelry and local gift certificates. I have one friend, who, when last seen, was chasing her down the road trying to mug her for the spa certificates.
The best part of the day was watching the fruits of one mother's Audacity of Faith. The woman, who died several years ago, and my mother, ... more »
Friday, July 18
Trust, Faith, ‘Your Walk”
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 18, 2008 11:36PM (MDT)
FRIDAY, JULY 18
I think many of us who are Christians give very good lip service about “faith” and our “walk” with Christ. For nearly 8 years I have been writing a book about “praise”. It is not finished probably because I have a heck of a lot to learn. I live by the philosophy: Rejoice Always, Pray Without Ceasing, and in Everything Give Thanks (for this the world of Christ). Perhaps it would be better to say I try to live by it.
This week things have happened that have challenged me, my praise, and my basic Christian ... more »
Thursday, July 17
If It Weren't for the Election - Would There Be Any News
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 17, 2008 10:56PM (MDT)
THURSDAY, JULY 17 Happy Birthday Dustin Boulden 21 Years Old!
Tomorrow is the decorating phase for the annual church bazaar. I SWORE I would not be doing it, but a friend told my mother she needed my help. Naturally...I think ... more »
Wednesday, July 16
Life Interrupts Blogging
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 16, 2008 10:44PM (MDT)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
It's been a rough, horribly stressful afternoon, finally over. I am exhausted. I was going to play more fun and games with Sheriff Joe but just can't make it. I can't think beyond the current family crises which is non medical (for once). Today's Forward Day By Day is amazing:"Joshua 3:14-4:7. While all Israel were crossing over on dry ground, the priests who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan.
Reading of the passage of the people of Israel through the Jordan River into ... more »
78th Edition Thursday Thirteen
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 16, 2008 02:48PM (MDT)
THURSDAY THIRTEENThe Pink Flamingo’s 78th Edition Thursday Thirteen Thirteen Things on My Table (While I Am Listing Them) This week I am going to try and behave myself and not insult anyone. Is that possible? The stars of this Thursday Thirteen are Doc Holiday, Bat Masterson, and Beverly Sills.
I write on a dining room table inherited from my grandparents. It is the most comfortable writing location I’ve ever enjoyed. I’ve basically been writing on the same table, same chair, different footstool since 1994. While using the table  I’ve completed and published 2 novels and 2 non-fiction books about ... more »
Tuesday, July 15
The Great Cat Soap Opera: Musical Kittens Act I
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 15, 2008 11:02PM (MDT)
TUESDAY, JULY 15 I spent the day in Las Crucas with parental medical appointments. My mother's PK reading is still bouncing up and down like a basketball. By the time I arrived back home, Mommy Cat was playing Musical Kittens. She moved at least two of the little squirts from the closet and deposited them under the bed. It has dawned on me that Mommy Cat has a method in her parenting madness. Until their eyes are open, she likes to keep them sequestered in a closet. Then she moves them under a bed. I saw her move two of ... more »
Monday, July 14
Too Many Bad Things Happening To Good People
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 14, 2008 10:48PM (MDT)
MONDAY, JULY 14
I first started listening to Mike Gallagher in the late 1980's when he was doing post-Rush drive time for one of the local stations in Greenville, SC. He's never really changed. I remember when he made the ... more »
Saturday, July 12
Some Misc. Saturday "Science" and a Good UFO Yarn
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 12, 2008 09:59PM (MDT)
SATURDAY, JULY 12
Mommy Cat must be nursing something. She has "tanks". She's starting to come upstairs more often. For the early part of the week she stayed in the closet - constantly. I have no earthly idea how many surviving kittens we have, and I'm not all that sanguine of their survival.
The NM Horse Crises
Where ARE all the dead Sea Monsters?
There's finally some bigfoot news
My friend James sent this fascinating article to me. Look, the truth is out there - Starting on July 25. I don't know about you, but I can't wait!... more »
Friday, July 11
Is the Salmonella in the Basil?
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 11, 2008 11:47PM (MDT)
FRIDAY, JULY 11
Wednesday, July 9
How to Go Postal - With a Blackberry!
by
SJ Reidhead
on July 9, 2008 10:47PM (MDT)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
I spent a good 45 minutes ... more »
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