Michele

And then you replied... The problem with your argument, even if it's true, is you do not support it in any way. There is nothing independently verifiable in your statement, so I can't look at it in any real way and consider it good. If you run some searches net wide, you will find some very interesting information...and if you run some searches here, you will find that I did my homework many times and presented the history of the funds you are talking about. Remember two things when you're searching... 1. Nothing happens in a vacuum; realize you are dealing with history, countries' stability, and enemies (real or imagined). 2. There is a great deal of information which is not available, and cannot accurately (or should I say, with any confidence) be inferred from dispersed data. Back to the original statement, the bin Ladin family being taken out of the country is NOT news...this is and has been well known. I recall several comments from news stations about it immediately after 9/11. The family needed the protection...and received it. No big deal then, and none now... And Michael Moore is an asshat. His hysterical ranting and over the top representations, not to mention his wonderful ability to play fast and loose with factual data and truth is actually funny in a sad kind of way...he is no more an expert than I am a swooper... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Adding my vibes to the rest... ~~Best SoCa vibes to you, Levin'sDad~~ Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Almost in her new place... Still tons of boxes and stuff, and utilities haven't been switched over just yet, so for a few more days I've got my "sister" here! And let me add my thanks to MJOSparky (you rawk, and you have a cool Harley!!! and a great sense of humor), RaceNic (you're simply a sweetheart, coming in the morning and then again after work!), and of course RippedCord (who is able to cut to the chase and tall enough to get boxes into places Cora and I can't reach!). Such a team - such friends. DZ.com rawks! And Cora now has a home of her own, thanks to you guys. (But, Cora, that piano was a challenge....I thought we'd lost it a time or two...but it's in without a scratch [which is more than we can say about our bodies!!!!!])

I most certainly do, Juan. Most certainly do. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Yes, it is. However, it also is porn in the grander sense. So what's really interesting to me is exactly ONE person (thanks, 'Gator ) has asked to see some. Therefore I shall PM him an excerpt. And he shall let you know if you missed out on something really fun or not. Besides, I can't put it up publicly, because I am concerned my reputation as "Mama Michele" will get tarnished. Not that I don't want to be seen as a sexual individual....but you all couldn't take the duality... Gator, check your pm in about 5 minutes... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

And good morning to you. BTW, do go get coffee! As for me, I want to meet everyone I haven't met yet, and re-meet everyone I've already met! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Nice CYA....2 points for being able to dig out of a hole. Too bad it's a very deep hole...keep working on it. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Good deal, Skye! Sorry it happened...but pleased you got your car back. It is a pity about the photos, though. Many hugs, and good vibes for you! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Didn't we have this conversation? Me: Sure you can stay on the sofa at my place.... You: All right!!!! Hello, is this thing on? I suppose you don't want my sofa now that Cora's sofa is available. Hrmph... Fine. See if I talk to you again, despite such a cool accent. Bafooey on you! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Perhaps because they are looking for class? Quite true. You won't, however, see me there. Sadly, I lack the requiste plastic, silicon, pouty lips, saline, photoshop skills and cosmetics and costume selection to "fit in" on that thread. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!! Um, yes, we likely would kill each other. But see, that's why we live 3,000 miles away from each other! Chris, what a really sweet thing to see this morning. How special. I will be printing this out and hanging it on the fridge. Maybe not some of the comments....but definitely your post! And 'twas nice to think that someone had a crush on me even if that fantasy was short-lived...

Why not? Bliss. Heaven. Deep blue skies with whipped cream clouds. Breezes gently blowing, freefall harshly demanding. Planes roaring, people laughing. Moving through space, daring human flight. Reaching inside to find the outside. Shifting paradigms, making friends. Why not? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

She forgot to mention I was standing in the street with my Maglite waving traffic past...and I wasn't "screaming". This is Hollywood - I was "projecting". LOL!!!! Alright, I suppose I was screaming. But only a little. "STOP" was a frequent word... But I did meet neighbors I've lived next to for 3 years and hadn't met yet. O.K., so generally midnight on a Mon/Tue isn't the most appropriate time...but still. It's better than meeting after an earthquake, right? LOL! And good Lord, I thought she had taken the light pole out. The neighbors are bolting...and when I realized the light pole was still standing, I just cracked up. Poor Cora....driving all the way across the country and gets here and takes out a tree. If looks could kill, I'd be dead...and yes, it was totally inappropriate to laugh. But she was laughing about it this morning. Alright, it was a reluctant laugh... Bafooey, girl. 'Tis nothing... LOL, yes, well....he was close enough that I plastered myself against the truck, and tried to be "small" (for those of you who know me, that is not the discriptor for me...!). He came so close - Cora said about 6 inches - and was going so fast that my tank top was lifted clear over my boobies...so there I am, standing in the street, tank flying around, flashing Burbank at midnight...and no extra alti to get! LOL!!!! Cora, you rawk. This was really hard on you, and you've come through beautifully. I am so glad you're here...love you! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Heya, Angela... Sometimes things happen and we just don't understand it. When we question it instead of simply experience it, we lose some of the value... The lady - prophet or not - didn't do what lots of phoney "Miss Cleo" types do - she didn't take your money, tell you you were cursed, etc. I would venture to bet that she was an honest soul who got to talking, and spoke her heart. Is it "coomunication from the other side"? "Spiritual Guide"? "Dedad Uncle Joe trying to guide you"? Who knows? And ultimately, who really cares. From a spiriutal side, her job was to give you information. Your job is to accept it, investigate it, not question it beyond reason, and see where the path leads. It could be that you'll go into the medical field, and another opportunity opens the door and walks in...but had you not been in the med field, then the opportunity would never have found you. It could be that you will create a cure for some illness. It could be that you give medicine to someone who can then get healthy and go on to contribute to the world...either by being the next president or by having a loving family life. Whatever it is, contributions we make with our lives make ripples...and the ripple is what counts. We cannot always see the last ripple, nor can we see when our ripple creates another ripple. It doesn't matter if she was a prophet or a fraud. She made a contribution to you - gave you direction and energy, revitalized a goal - during a meeting which was not planned nor prepared for...so accept the gift and go adventuring. Nothing happens by chance... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Vibes and prayers coming Eric's way from CA!!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Val, there are some 401K's which allow you to "borrow" for a downpayment from your balance...check the fine print, and see if yours does. You'd need to pay it back, of course, but they have rules and regs which let you do that with no penalties. Also keep in mind that there are many loans which do not require a traditional 20% dp, but will let you get by with 5, 10, or even 3% (plus closing costs, of course...) As to the emergency funds...find out how much bills are at your parents, add a car payment/insurance, add the food costs, add in a moderate rental payment, and then multiply it by 6 months. This is your "approximate" emergency cushion that you should have. Just grab the bills and see what the monthly charges are. As to savings, they say to put at least 15% gross into savings, and lock it up in some of the investment stocks. If you really need someone to help you out, I can check my sources and see if we have anyone in your state (what state is that, again?) and then sit down with them and have them write up a do-it-yourself plan. They will have great ideas, more than what I know. PM me if you're interested in that. But really, check out the 401K and see if they will allow you to take $$ out for a downpayment. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

You're coming home??? Or are they just taking the 'puter away from you? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Happy Birthday, Keskeie! Many happy returns!!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Why, yes. Yes I do. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

It's not my story....it's Cora's...so no paragraphs from me about it. She'll post soon...she's off to get the truck's appendage removed - no, not the branch, but the car tow thing, which gave us significant difficulty at midnight last night. I'm sure you will get the story when she gets back. Or maybe not. Poor thing (Cora, I mean)...but the tree will live. I have to get into the office - and Deuce, if I had any money, I would work the market...

Obviously, and as Monica can attest to, neither do I!! ! Jan, Hannah, Gabe and Monica stole my heart. That is a tres special family...and Chris isn't so bad, either. And he looks sharp in that photo! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Cora just got in, and it's about 12:30 pm...truck is parked, and we shall get her settled just as soon as possible. She's exhausted...but she's here safe and sound. Just don't ask her about trees.... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

That's because this mine ain't producin'.... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Yessir. Just hungry. And perplexed.... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~

Nah...she's just wondering why I wasn't lifting my shirt. She sucked on my earlobe and knuckle, and was pissed off that there was nothing that happened! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~