http://www.pleonast.com/user/gkbaker recent pleonast.com entries by user gkbaker en-us http://www.pleonast.com/user/gkbaker?l=5&entryID=614660 It's been a while since I actually wrote something. The glitter graphic below was me teaching my mom how it works. Christmas was good. Santa hubby was really good to me. He brought me jewelry, an ESV Bible and a puzzle. I got several other nice things too. But that really isn't what it's about. I had a really wonderful visit home. I finally got to meet my new nephew Carter. He is so sweet. Sunday evening I saw her, andher, and him. Today I became an aunt again. My new niece, Holly Nona (middle name is after my grandmother who passed away last year) was born this morning. Everyone is happy and well. I can't believe 2009 is an hour away. The year flew by. Each year seems to go a little bit faster. 2008 got off to a bad start with the death of my grandmother. God blessed our family with 3 new little ones in her place. My cousin, and a nephew and niece. I really don't make resolutions because I never keep them. However, I would like to continue the weight loss from last y... 2009-01-01 http://www.pleonast.com/user/gkbaker?l=5&entryID=614142 a href="http://www.glitter-graphics.com">glitter-graphics.com 2008-12-30 http://www.pleonast.com/user/gkbaker?l=5&entryID=605733 Thanksgiving was good. We spent it with my mother and father in law. Too much food. It should really be a crime to fix that much food and then not use it all. I mean really, is that showing thankfulness? (Just something I've been thinking about) I survived working Black Friday. The news keeps telling me the economy is bad, and maybe it is. But I sure can't see it. Sales at my store were over 700K. That is one store, one day! I'm no expert in these things. It just seems to me that if they wouldn't talk about it so much the situation might improve. They are adding to the fear, so those who have money to spend are holding back. People sell stocks which is what causes negativity in the stock market. Stop talking so much about it and the market might start to correct itself. I am very sad about what happened at the Walmart in New York. An associate got trampled to death. For what? GREED! Nothing is worth all that. I'd rather be home warm in my bed at 5 AM if I didn't have to... 2008-12-03 http://www.pleonast.com/user/gkbaker?l=5&entryID=601420 I went to get my driver's license renewed this morning. It costs $20 now in Kentucky. Is this average, or high? I will say it was the easiest DMV experience I have ever had. I took a book expecting to wait. There is always a wait in IL. Wow, I was in and out in about 10 minutes. I did a little shopping too. I got myself a Peanuts Christmas coloring book and box of 64 crayons. I haven't had my own crayons in years, but it seems like it will be fun. Am I weird? I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving. I have the day off work. Surprise. I didn't even ask for it. We're going to my in-laws. Can't travel because unfortunately I work at 5 am black Friday. I really don't like getting up that early. Sometimes I hate having a job that revolves around Christmas, but I guess these days I am truly blessed to have mine. Also, I am starting to like the re-useable shopping bag idea. I resisted at first because I don't believe in global warming and in no way wish to promote it. However,... 2008-11-20 http://www.pleonast.com/user/gkbaker?l=5&entryID=597493 I dragged my hubby to see the movie Fireproof yesterday. Actually, I had to bribe him with chocolate chip cookies. It was a fantastic movie. It's rated PG for some of the fire scenes. But there is no bad language, and no nudity. It actually has a spritual message regarding marriage. I like to support movies like that when they come out, so Hollywood might produce more family friendly movies, and less trash. I guess trash is what makes money for them. SAD. The movie stars Kirk Cameron. I had a teenage crush on him. My bedroom walls were plastered with pics of him. Fortunately, I outgrew that. I was very impressed with the message of this movie though. Go see it! 2008-11-09 http://www.pleonast.com/user/gkbaker?l=5&entryID=595661 I'm trying to be optimistic about a liberal socialist president. Anyone have any uplifting thoughts for me?? 2008-11-05 http://www.pleonast.com/user/gkbaker?l=5&entryID=595010 I'm an aunt again. My nephew Carter was born today!! 2008-11-04 http://www.pleonast.com/user/gkbaker?l=5&entryID=594170 FOCAL POINT "Set your mind on things above" (Col. 3:2). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 1, 2008 "The intense prayer of the righteous is very powerful" (James 5:16 HCSB). Our nation faces a stark choice this Tuesday, November 4th, in electing the next President. It will have moral and even spiritual impact on the direction of our country and on the lives of Christians and their families for years to come. For personal consideration, one suggested internet analysis and comparison from a Biblical worldview perspective is at www.citizenlink.org/FOSI. The Bible repeatedly urges believers in God that their prayers can achieve great things for God. James writes to Jewish Christians suffering many trials (Ja 1:2, 5:13), and the context of chapter 5 is unjust, ruthless treatment of wealthy landowners who rob and viciously hurt poor Christian laborers (Ja 5:1-6). Then some are spiritually sick o... 2008-11-01 http://www.pleonast.com/user/gkbaker?l=5&entryID=591670 2008-10-26 http://www.pleonast.com/user/gkbaker?l=5&entryID=591277 This picture is the outside of the cabin. It looked a little prettier on the website. This is the outdated, broken furniture. Cabin definitely had cute potential. I guess it's supposed to be a fishing cabin, and more for guys. It was comfy, and we really weren't there that much, so it was fine after I got over the initial surprise. I share my name with a bay. Pretty cool. I don't appreciate the grafitti on my sign. 2008-10-24