Sung to the tune of Ren& Stimpy's "Working, Working, Working".

Moving, moving, moving
All the day we're moving

Stopping just to eat and chat
then we all fall down!

After nearly a week of late nights and not enough sleep, helping friends move and clean while we were doing so ourselves has finally paid off.

While we're still not quite done with everything (unpacking, sorting, arranging the house, etc.), we're finally home!

Is overrated...

And underrated.

All things to all people, all the time, as it were, really.

We moms are miracle makers, saviors, and "ruiners" of teenage lives, but still we push on, always striving for "good enough" or better.

Enduring more judgment than Super Villains, and never daunted, we try to do the best for our families in every way, trudging along without an instruction book, and for the most part, things turn out alright.

We are strong enough to not help sometimes, in order to make our children into strong and capable adults in their own right, no matter how much it hurts us to see our children struggle, because we know it's the right thing to do.

We are soft enough to lend a snuggle whenever it is needed, and often when it isn't.

Sculpting the ideas and fostering the goals of our young.

To nurture with a gentle yet tough hand.

To discipline with love and understanding.

To be everything to another living being.

To raise the future of the world.

TO MOM!

Here's to all mothers planet-wide.

Here's to you.

Happy Mother's Day!

As citizens, we are told that our vote is what counts most, and that voting is our way to influence our elected officials. What isn't mentioned is that anyone who meets basic age and residency guidelines can run for public office themselves relatively easily.

Most people think it is expensive to run for public office, and as a candidate myself, I can assure you that a truly successful campaign does cost money, and it can cost a lot, judging from the fliers and advertisements I keep getting in the mail, but the basics are not as expensive as you might think.

In Missouri, where I am running for governor, registration for a state-wide office costs $200 and some paperwork, but the filing has to be in person at the state capitol, and the trip itself can run a pretty penny these days. Other, smaller offices require less of an expenditure, less than $100, and city or state district offices must still be registered for in person, but at a local government office, requiring less of a journey.

There are other ways to run for public office as well, including gathering a number of signatures on a petition or simply registering as a write-in candidate, both of which are free to do.

So vote, and vote your conscience, true to your beliefs, and never stop speaking out for how you believe, no matter what that is.

But if you really want to get involved in making the world a better place through politics, or helping to rework how politics effect you and your loved ones, join up and run for office.

The more real people we get into office, the less career politicians who are running things, the more likely it is that our public servants will listen to the average voter, the more say the average person has, and the better our world can become.

Now I'm not saying that any one person can make massive change alone, but as I sign all of my emails, "Many small people, doing many small things, can, and DO change the world".

Are you one small person? Are you willing to do one small thing? Can you help to change the world for the better?

Ever seen "The Secret"? I haven't, but I heard it's a lot like "What The Bleep Do We Know?" in that it deals with quantum physics and the way our thoughts effect our world.

I've been loosing about 7lbs a week for the last 7 months. At first, I just told myself that I was going to loose weight and it just dropped off me like it knew it was no longer wanted. When I discovered that I had mysteriously lost 40-odd pounds in 6 months, I decided to kick it up a notch and actually DO something that might induce weight loss. So I started carrying around a bottle of filtered water all the time. I filter mine at home and reuse my bottle, but any way you can get toxin-free water to drink will do. Then I began drinking V8 Fusion (allergic to the artificial colorings in the other types of V8), about 8oz in the morning, and 8oz in the afternoon, or whenever I start to feel a little snacky-hungry.

I eat regularly, and what I want, same as I used to, but I've stopped skipping breakfast entirely, opting instead to have a good breakfast of protein and whole grains that can satisfy my hunger for hours as well as keep me energized. I fry my eggs in pure butter. Artificial and over processed foods are bad for you, and that includes margarine. I also don't cook food in the microwave.

That's really the most of what I have done. I make sure my foods are whole foods, I eat breakfast, drink juices and plenty of water, and do what I like. I still haven't started exercising any, but I might sometime.

I have invented a fabulous vitamin-herb supplement mix for dieters as well, and I took it for a few weeks about three months before I just told myself I was going to loose weight. It works great too, I just don't really enjoy popping pills all day, no matter how good they are for me, or how much they can increase my weight loss success. I do take my ginkgo though. Getting the nutrients you are eating to all the parts of your body more efficiently is vital for overall good health.

Something about adding quantum physics to your diet regime really does the trick, but don't forget the juice and a healthy breakfast. wink

Focus on friends, family, and community today instead of shopping.

For twenty-four hours starting 12am the day after Thanksgiving and ending at midnight that night, our family buys nothing in a protest against the rampant consumerism and the shopping lunacy that strikes our nation during the very time we should be sitting down with our families and friends and reflecting on the joys, pleasures, and blessings we have in the togetherness we share.

Love isn't about spending money or material possessions. In honor of the occasion, I've even closed my commercial webiste for the day, because I would prefer if you didn't purchase anything from me today either. We'll still be there tomorrow, and throughout the year. smile

Take a moment today to really consider your buying habits year-round and the global impact of the way you live. Is there anything you think should change?

For more information on Buy Nothing Day, visit AdBusters.org and Wikipedia.com.

Need more? Get "Affluenza" the book. Get the movie or the other information on it too, just don't buy it today.

This year, tell big business that your family is more important than their profits.

May your Buy Nothing Day be filled with warmth, love, and the company of those you hold most dear.