The work on Mom's house is done. It's an atypical house for its Salt Lake neighborhood: it's a Cape Cod in a sea of Prairie Bungalows and Brick Tudors. Before: I can tell you from personal experience that the various patterns and strips of wallpaper were a bitch to get off. And Mom always hated that PINK! TUB! and the salmon colored toilet, which most emphatically did not match. After: Very basic, very white. New tile in all the bathrooms, the kitchen, and the entryway. New flooring in the "family" room (which was the dining room, but oh well).…
-
-
The Full Armor of God–Playset – – Christianbook.com Play and learn about Gods protection for Spiritual Battle. Complete set based on Ephesians 6:13-18, for ages 3 and up. Each item is made of molded, flexible plastic designed to fit most children. Adjustable straps and velcro allow children to wear certain pieces. Each item is labeled in order to recall Gods Word. The set includes: The Sword of the Spirit, the Helmet of Salvation, the breastplate of Righteousness, the Belt of Truth, the Shield of Faith, the Gospel of Peace Shin Guards, and a Parent-Teacher Guide with suggested activities…
-
KRT Wire | 12/19/2006 | White House retreats from Iraq question WASHINGTON – The White House refused Monday to characterize how the Iraq war is going as Americans' approval rating of President Bush's strategy hit a new low. "I'm not playing the game anymore," White House spokesman Tony Snow said when asked about fears the U.S. is not winning in Iraq. Snow's tactical retreat came amid questions from reporters who wanted White House reaction to former Secretary of State Colin Powell's assessment that the situation in Iraq is "grave and deteriorating," and "nothing seems to be improving." "You're trying to…
-
An Update on Senator Johnson – The Caucus – Politics – New York Times Blog From my conversations with the doctors and based on the progress he has been making, I feel very confident that he is going to be getting back to work sooner rather than later. I've been watching this story out of the corner of my eye since it first broke – didn't want to jinx myself by blathering on without knowing too much. How unbloggerlike of me. Anyway, I hope Sen. Johnson continues to make progress. It's ironic that for the moment, the hopes of progressives…
-
Showbiz – News – Lohan badly bruised by pole-dancing – Digital Spy It's for a movie role? Oh…