Blizzard Skies

18 years...

2020-02-02T21:04:17Z

18 years ago I made an entry here saying...

Happy
02-02-02!!!

So I am back again today to say...

Happy
02-02-20!!!

America Stands Together and doesn't stand for this shit!

2017-01-29T02:47:28Z

Remember this day when your children read about it in history books.

You may not have noticed, it was small and huge at the same time.

Our idiot president signed an executive order to ban Muslims and even though they had LEGAL visas and green cards they were being detained at airports all over the country. The ACLU filed a stay before noon today. Thousands of New Yorkers started protesting at JFK airport, where 11 legal immigrants were being held. Americans came out in force tonight protesting at every major airport in the US.

This evening the ACLU announce that a Federal judge had granted a stay and everyone would be allowed into the US.

This is just the beginning...

Curiosity Killed the Cat

2016-02-13T03:31:28Z

You never stop learning...

For about a year I have wanted to do research on something that I can't find any info on out there on the internetz...
The relationship between children without love bonds and the temperature.

Let me explain...

I watched a documentary on a feral girl who was raised in a room by herself without any human contact until she was 13. She never learned to speak, among other things. But she also feels no hot and no cold. Living in Minnesota I have met quite a few people who don't feel the hot and cold, they don't even bother with a jacket when it's 30°F below. Many of them are children, children who happened to have emotional behavior problems, were neglected, or abused.

I was thinking maybe there was a connection. Maybe the feeling of hot and cold is also learned in some way and not totally instinctive. (We tell babies not to touch a hot stove.) Or maybe if feelings are restricted and love is denied by parents, the feeling of hot and cold is suppressed by the child. I still haven't come to any sort of conclusions.

But meanwhile in Utah, my 11-year-old niece, who has been hugged and kissed every day of her life by both parents, walks two blocks home from her bus stop wearing short sleeves in 15°F and tells me she never wears a coat... and she blows all my theories out of the water.

Friends?

2016-02-08T03:53:09Z

So I made a post HERE:

Like Vines Toward The Sun :: A Friending Frenzy for RETURNEE &&& Long Time LJers!

There are former LJers who would like to return, but their friends lists have been deserted.
Let's all welcome them back with open arms and show them that LJ is very much alive!

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

And here is my post:

BASICS
Name, Age: Jenn or Blizzee, I answer to both, 49.5
Current Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota
Gender identity & Orientation: Straight chick
Religious/Spiritual Identity: Jedi
Political Identity: Democrat
Significant other, kids?: Boyfriend Sean of 5 years, son Cameren of 25 years, also a pleco and a boa.
Job: Kindergarten Paraprofessional aka TA
Major in college, if applicable: Psychology, never finished, but I can put "some college" on forms forevermore.

WHO YOU ARE
What are you passionate about?: The Star Wars universe including collecting, conventions, art, books, etc. Mick Jagger.
What are you interested in?: Walking Dead, Grimm, Heroes, Lost, Survivor, all your basic TV shows with a cast of weirdos. And The Muppets.
What are your hobbies?: Travel, movies, nature, photography, YouTube, Fantasy Football, Farmville, reading dystopian novels, walking, and eating.

LJ
How do you use LJ?: Very carefully
Do you comment?: Yes, probably more than I post
What kind of LJ friends are you looking for?: Alive and breathing, though zombies are cool
Returnees -- How long have you been away?: Off and on for 14 years, mostly off the last couple years
Returnees -- What have you missed about LJ?: I miss my olden days friends, though I am lucky enough to have quite a few of them on Facebook.

Anything else you'd like to mention?:
I am a Cancer Crab
I love the color orange
I LOVE my job!
I am currently trying to win a Biggest Loser contest at work after coming in second 2 years running
My feet have an Instagram
My son has been diabetic for 17 years
I have Polycystic Kidney Disease
Of the 100 mutual LJ friends on my list here, I have met 30 in person
And Skol Vikings!

Welcome new friends!!!

Hamsters in Space!

2015-07-29T17:13:36Z

Summer is half over.... I haven't accomplished anything yet.

Berfday!

2015-07-12T03:42:54Z

For my birthday I asked Sean to paint my toes!
ORANGE!!!

Roasting stuff at the cabin this weekend...

2015-07-07T00:53:55Z

Spent a few days at the cabin. Great time with Sean, Carter, Dad and Darlene, Pat, her grandsons Brian and Steven and Steven's son Zack, 5. And Deanie, my dad's friend for 70+ years.

#LoveWins

2015-06-27T18:09:32Z

#LoveWins

Sockies by out_of_mana.

Best Night Ever!

2015-06-08T00:50:53Z

June 3rd at TCF Stadium!

A purdy Day!

2015-05-28T21:33:24Z

Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges. ~ Joyce Meyer

Mom's Day

2015-05-11T00:32:29Z

I hope everyone had a relaxing Mother's Day! I did!

Zany!

2015-05-06T04:04:33Z

Your Motto is Visionary
Your motto is: "Your motto is: Creativity is intelligence having fun." You try to get imaginative in as many aspects of your life as possible from work to hobbies. You like to mix things up just because you can, and you are often pleased with the results. Innovation begets more innovation. For you, creativity and vision begin with exploring a bit and opening your mind. You say yes to new experiences and no to routine.

Your Motto is Visionary

Your motto is: "Your motto is: Creativity is intelligence having fun."
You try to get imaginative in as many aspects of your life as possible from work to hobbies.

You like to mix things up just because you can, and you are often pleased with the results. Innovation begets more innovation.
For you, creativity and vision begin with exploring a bit and opening your mind. You say yes to new experiences and no to routine.

What's Your Motto?

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes!

Uhhhh, yeah.

2015-05-02T17:25:25Z

Nature is in my soul...

2015-04-29T00:36:47Z

My soul can find no staircase to Heaven unless it be through Earth's loveliness. ~ Michelangelo

Day 3

2015-04-03T18:03:44Z

Day 3 - Three words you can’t go a day without

Yes, No, and Fuck.

by tiara

FF

2015-03-01T06:52:32Z

thefridayfive a day or 2 late...

1. Have you ever spent time on a farm?
I grew up (age 4-9) on a farm. It was a great childhood until my parents divorced. We had sheep, steers, horses, pigeons, chickens, ducks, geese, a goat, cats, dogs, snakes, a skunk, a turtle, bees, and butterflies.

2. Have you ever been to summer camp?
Nope, didn't have to when we lived on a farm.

3. What is your favorite summertime memory?
After moving to the city, riding my bike everywhere, all day long, just to explore.

4. Did you ever play Kick the Can or tag as a kid?
We played a tag game, can't remember the title, where the whole neighborhood played, in the dark, and the whole block was in bounds. Whoever was it had to tag people and they went to 1604 Taylor's front stairs where they would yell, "I need a back back back in!" and someone else could run by and tag them back in the game. Most fun ever!

5. Can you milk a cow?
I know how, but we never had milking cows.

My Oscar Tweets

2015-02-23T18:00:40Z

Sun, 19:34: Here we go!!!! #Oscars2015 #Oscars @ActuallyNPH @AnnaKendrick47 <3
Sun, 19:43: Stormtroopers FTW!!!!!!!! #Oscars2015
Sun, 19:44: JK Simmons wins for Whiplash! Woooooooooooo! #Oscars2015
Sun, 19:57: RT @DepressedDarth: I thought Darth Maul killed Qui-Gon Jinn #Oscars
Sun, 20:14: Pawel Pawlikowski outplays the orchestra! WTG!!! #Oscars2015 #Oscars
Sun, 20:15: RT @bigmacher: How many polish people does it take to make a movie? No joke. I was hoping he'd mention it in his speech. #Oscars2015 #Po…
Sun, 20:21: The Lonely Island is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! #Oscars @thelonelyisland #EverythingIsAwesome
Sun, 20:25: RT @Hypable: RT @ditzkoff: Good night. http://t.co/H3NPfCaEqO
Sun, 20:48: Love that @ActuallyNPH always gets naked at the exact moment he needs to. Always! #Oscars2015 #Oscars #tightywhities
Sun, 20:52: Winner for the best hair @JaredLeto!! #Oscars2015

Sun, 20:58: PATTY wins the #Oscar for #Boyhood!!!!!!!! My most favorite actress ever!! I love you @PattyArquette #AllisonDuBois
Sun, 20:59: RT @GMA: The Oscar for Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role goes to Patricia Arquette for Boyhood. #Oscars http://t.co/05VUiK0CBC
Sun, 21:00: RT @TVGuide: Patricia Arquette just did the ultimate feminist mic drop #bowdown #Oscars http://t.co/h3Zh1VY7eT
Sun, 21:02: RT @andrewdobrow: If you weren't already convinced... #Oscars2015 #jaredleto http://t.co/sTGpxMT4Pb
Sun, 21:05: RT @BuzzFeedFashion: Best dressed. #oscars2015 http://t.co/B6e1mpRhSF
Sun, 21:44: That's three. #Whiplash #Oscars2015
Sun, 21:48: I totally thought Terrance Howard was going to cry about Selma, not the Imitation Game. #Oscars2015
Sun, 22:06: Best presenter couple ever! Idina Menzel and John Travolta!! @idinamenzel #Oscars2015
Sun, 22:10: It's okay David Oyelowo, Oprah will comfort you with her breasts. @BuzzFeed #Glory #Oscars2015
Sun, 22:15: If Scarlett Johansson takes off that green thing will her head fall off? #TheGreenRibbon #Oscars2015

Sun, 22:18: Is Tony Bennett going to sing Edelweiss? #Oscars2015 @ladygaga
Sun, 22:22: I am dying to know if @katiecouric is still bored. #Oscars2015 #2015Oscars
Sun, 22:39: If it makes your boyfriend snort, tweet it!
Sun, 22:48: i'm + lovin' + it #McDonalds #Oscars2015
Sun, 22:52: Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Oh nevermind. #Oscars2015 #EddieRedmayne #TheoryofEverything
Sun, 23:00: Yay Julianne Moore, Best Actress! No brainer!!! #StillAlice should have been nominated for Best Picture. #Oscars2015
Sun, 23:04: Sean Penn, aging gracefully, as it should be. #class #Oscars2015
Sun, 23:05: RT @TheAcademy: And the Oscar for Best Picture goes to... http://t.co/KWIfIhCMaC
Sun, 23:12: It's official, whichever movie I fall asleep in the middle of will win. #Birdman #Argo #TheArtist #Oscars2015
Sun, 23:17: And the winner is.... BigBidMan! #Oscars2015 #SesameStreet http://t.co/5AyLfnvquq

I was here!

2014-12-14T03:37:41Z

Happy 12/13/14!!!

The Force is with me!

2014-10-12T00:17:06Z

Happy Star Wars Reads Day!

Yeah link do

Gold

2014-10-01T04:08:21Z

Poor gimpy Wampa!

2014-09-21T21:19:09Z

InstaFeet

2014-08-22T20:17:40Z

My parking lot needs rehab!

RIP Garp

2014-08-12T08:38:42Z

No apologies for my grief over losing the most adored Robin Williams.
(Some good friends on Facebook are already complaining about the number of posts about Robin's suicide, which I find very idiotic, but everyone is allowed their feelings.) I am also quite pissed at people saying, "...he was so loved, it's a pity he didn't know it." WTF he was not sad because no one liked him! He had depression, a crippling medical illness that he survived with his whole life with, through humor (and addiction). Love does not cure depression. What is sad is that still so many are ignorant about medical illness.

I have adored Robin since he first set foot on Happy Days. I never missed a Mork and Mindy. I have seen many of his movies and stand-up routines multiple times. I even went to see the dreadful Insomnia in theaters. I went out to lunch today with my friend Becky and we even talked about Robin, before we heard the news. She didn't know he was here at Hazelden seeking counselling in July. I assumed he was still there, but he died at his home near San Francisco. Becky and I have always gone together to see Robin's movies in the theater. :(

"There you are Peter!" :D

I do this to my boyfriend, often... it will be different now...

by myownsatellite

Friendy thing

2014-08-06T08:59:27Z

Added this to a friending thingy.
Just sos you knows if you add me, I may not comment on everything you post, but it doesn't mean I am not reading it.

Name, nick-name or user name: I answer to Blizzee and/or Jenn
Age: 47, no wait, 48, stupid birthdays.
Where are you? The capital of Minnesota.
What do you do for work? Chase kindergartners.
What do you do for play? Go to Star Wars conventions. Travel in the summer.
What are your 5 favorite -
Books: The World According to Garp, The Giver, all Star Wars and anything dystopian.
Authors: John Irving, Veronica Roth, Bradley Trevor Greive, Michael Stackpole, Terry Brooks
Movies: Aliens, Return of the Jedi, The Princess Bride, Beetlejuice, Goonies
TV Shows: The Walking Dead, Survivor, Game of Thrones, Sons of Anarchy, Falling Skies, Shameless, Lost, Orange is the New Black, Roseanne, Firefly, Big Brother UK, Deadliest Catch, Hell's Kitchen, and about 20 more.
Sports: Fantasy Football and Fantasy NASCAR.
Foods: Thanksgiving dinner. Diet Sunkist.
Activities: Managing work and a boyfriend. Putting books on hold at the public library. Trying to keep a pleco from jumping out of the fishtank. The occasional Poetry Slam with my YouTube buddies. Riding a school bus. Making invisible money on Zynga Poker.
Anything You Love: The Muppets and Weird Al Yankovic. The three S's: Seether, Staind, and Saliva. My fitbit. Other people's babies and cats. Laughing. Mick Jagger.
What kinds of things do you like to post about? Random crap du jour.
Extra info about you that you'd like to share? I have one son, he is a photographer and an urban explorer, and named after the director of Aliens and Terminator. I don't do booze or religion. My feet just got their own Instagram.
Did you bring a GIF or cute picture to share with the class?
I haven't seen it yet, so no spoilers!

Happy Meal Roadkill

2014-08-02T02:21:44Z

My 11-yr-old niece made me an Instagram!
It will furthermore become my feet journal...