I haven't really gotten into the whole war vs. anti-war discussion. However, I got this forward today, written by W. Wayne Schields (and stolen by Dennis Miller), and I want to share it with you. It's a really good point...and uses the K.I.S.S. method which is a good one to base all life decisions on.:-) Enjoy...

ALL THE RHETORIC ON WHETHER OR NOT WE SHOULD GO TO WAR AGAINST SADDAM HAS GOT MY INSANE LITTLE BRAIN SPINNING LIKE A ROULETTE WHEEL.

I ENJOY READING OPINIONS FROM BOTH SIDES BUT RECENTLY, I HAVE DETECTED A HINT OF CONFUSION FROM SOME OF YOU. AS I WAS READING THE PAPER RECENTLY, I WAS REMINDED OF THE BEST ADVICE SOMEONE EVER GAVE ME. HE TOLD ME ABOUT THE KISS METHOD, ("KEEP IT SIMPLE, STUPID!). SO, WITH THIS AS A THEME, I'D LIKE TO APPLY THIS THEORY FOR THOSE WHO DON'T QUITE GET IT.

MY HOPE IS THAT WE CAN SIMPLIFY THINGS A BIT AND RECOGNIZE A FEW IMPORTANT FACTS. HERE ARE 10 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN VOICING AN OPINION ON THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE:

1) BETWEEN PRESIDENT BUSH AND SADDAM HUSSEIN ... HUSSEIN IS THE BAD GUY.

2) IF YOU HAVE FAITH IN THE UNITED NATIONS TO DO THE RIGHT THING KEEP THIS IN MIND, THEY HAVE LIBYA HEADING THE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND IRAQ HEADING THE GLOBAL DISARMAMENT COMMITTEE! DO YOUR OWN MATH HERE.

3) IF YOUR ONLY ANTIWAR SLOGAN IS "NO WAR FOR OIL," SUE YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ALLOWING YOU TO SLIP THROUGH THE CRACKS AND ROBBING YOU OF THE EDUCATION YOU DESERVE.

4) SADDAM AND BIN LADEN WILL NOT SEEK UNITED NATIONS APPROVAL BEFORE THEY TRY TO KILL US.

5) DESPITE COMMON BELIEF, MARTIN SHEEN IS NOT THE PRESIDENT. HE PLAYS ONE ON TV

6) EVEN IF YOU ARE ANTIWAR, YOU ARE STILL AN "INFIDEL" AND BIN LADEN WANTS YOU DEAD, TOO!

7) IF YOU BELIEVE IN A "VAST RIGHT-WING CONSPIRACY," BUT NOT IN THE DANGER THAT HUSSEIN POSES, QUIT HANGING OUT WITH THE DELL COMPUTER DUDE.

8) GOING TO WAR WITHOUT THE FRENCH IS LIKE GOING BEAR HUNTING WITHOUT A PIANO. WE ARE NOT TRYING TO LIBERATE THEM.

9) WHETHER YOU ARE FOR MILITARY ACTION OR AGAINST IT, OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN OVERSEAS ARE FIGHTING FOR US TO DEFEND OUR RIGHT TO SPEAK OUT. WE ALL NEED TO SUPPORT THEM WITHOUT RESERVATION.

10) NEVER FORGET, WE LIVE IN THE GREATEST NATION IS THIS WORLD, AND MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA.---------------------------------------------------------------

posted by Kristen at 1:23 PM   

Too funny. I was just watching "Six Feet Under" for the first time. One of the girls was hired on to be her prof's driver. He said "I used to shop at Livingston Mall while I went to Rutgers but..." I SHOP AT LIVINGSTON MALL! I'm gonna really miss that kind of familiarity when I move back to MN.

posted by Kristen at 9:28 PM   

I forgot to mention yesterday that I kicked both Carolyne and her hubby, Rob's butt at tennis. It was so fun getting outside and playing. Finally.

posted by Kristen at 8:19 PM   

Kacey, Daleanna, her "friend" Brian, and I went into the city today. Was super fun till it started pouring out. We saw a mouse at Penn Station and became drowned rats. Got to go back to St. Patrick's Cathedral, Central Park, and Planet Hollywood (which is a given when with Kacey!hehee). Fun day. Now Scottys, DUH!

posted by Kristen at 10:11 PM   

Went to the Piglet Movie tonite. SOOOO cute. Carly Simon did the soundtrack and it's awesome. Suck my toe, Joey.

posted by Kristen at 10:22 PM   

I just had a revolution...I mean revelation. I went to Target with the kiddies and Carolyne. For the first time EVER I didn't buy ONE THING!!!!!! I can't even believe it. I wanted to test myself to see if I could do it. I did, I did, I did!!! WEEEEEEEEEEEE.

posted by Kristen at 2:17 PM   

I just went to the mailbox and found two tickets to "The View" for April 15!!!!!! I just about peed my pants.

posted by Kristen at 2:31 PM   

Mindy and I attempted to play tennis last night. Our noble effort was foiled. Who knew that they don't light tennis courts at night until after April 1?! I'm loving the midwest more every day. When you use lit courts here you have to pay extra cuz the lights are on. Did you read that? Pay EXTRA..meaning you must pay for courts no matter what time, but at night it's more. BLAAAAAH.

posted by Kristen at 10:52 AM   

Best day ever. Two playdates and he's still sleeping (it's 9:40am!!!!) AND the weather is absolutely gorgeous.
I can do this...only 2 more months.

posted by Kristen at 9:40 AM   

Life is such a gift. In this time of war as well as the season of Easter we need to be thankful and hopeful. It is so easy to get caught up in the hubub of the days and months. We are so quick to get frustrated and angry with each other. My wakeup came this weekend as I watched my good friend Kacey say goodbye to her grandpa 2,000 miles from home.

She found out today that he passed away. Tomorrow she will go home to Illinois to be with her family and friends. It is so hard to know what to say in a time like this, trying not to sound cheesy. After thinking about it over and over I felt I needed to, at the very least, acknowledge her and her family and ask that you all keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Your passion will get you through, baby! I love you....

posted by Kristen at 11:10 PM   

Hillsborough, NJ. Where is that you may ask. I don't know. I just drove. And turned circles. We managed to drink lots of beers (including the newly popular Yuengling LIGHT Lager), break Jay's camera, and watch every flash presentation on the INTERWEB. Now we must leave. Bed. Nice. Sleep.

posted by Kristen at 2:37 AM   

"Shock and Awe"??! I'm just amazed at the destruction that the U.S. can cause in 8 minutes without any problem but when the the U.S. is violated it is the most appauling action ever. Are those lives of Iraqi citizens worth less than American lives? Makes me feel sick. They better've gotten that man today so it ends.

posted by Kristen at 3:05 PM   

Kari and I commented on each other's pages at the identical time. HOW STRANGE!!!!

posted by Kristen at 11:10 PM   

It's such a miserable, cold, rainy day today and Jacob is sick. Ugh. The only consolation is that it's Friday tomorrow and we're having tacos for dinner. HA! Try to hold back.

posted by Kristen at 6:45 PM   

War.

posted by Kristen at 9:12 AM   

At Jacob's jewish preschool they had a purim parade today. Brooke and Matt got super creative and made this king costume for him to wear. I just HAD to share the pics. Too cute for words.

posted by Kristen at 11:02 AM   

U..i...we...oh...my goodness! Chicago was absolutely fantabulous. excellent. awesomely cast. wow! i can't get over it. VERY impressed.

posted by Kristen at 1:09 AM   

Yes...going. now. eeeeks!

posted by Kristen at 4:24 PM   

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Oh, and "Chicago" tomorrow.

posted by Kristen at 9:24 PM   

Thanks to Kari...REDESIGN!!! Fabulous!

posted by Kristen at 11:41 PM   

Everyone with Kazaa must go and download as many songs by the band Nerf Herder as possible. He's the BEST...

posted by Kristen at 10:26 PM   

We went to Hobotown last night...
at the last minute I threw a temper tantrum about my "love" as in bulges and put on a sweater. The only guys hitting on me were middle eastern pimps. Kari thinks it's cuz i was only one step away from being fully covered. Whatevs. I like boys who would hit on a girl in a phat sweater...knowing there are bewbies under there. hehee.

posted by Kristen at 4:01 PM   

We've almost gotten this potty training gig down. I'm SOOO relieved. No more pewpy pants...ok, none on J's part!;-)

posted by Kristen at 2:13 PM   

Dong!

posted by Kristen at 12:33 PM   

Here are some more random pics from our VA trip. FUN!
This first picture, for some reason, reminds me of Michael Jackson...?

posted by Kristen at 10:40 PM   

Brooke got Kacey and me tickets to Chicago on Tuesday!!

posted by Kristen at 9:53 AM   

I got to see Krista and Rick last night. In my virtual sleep! I got off an airplane and was in Alaska. Man, you should all go there! It's SWEET!! And they wear really cool moon boots there and preppy sweaters...
Miss you, Sandhoefners! Did I spell that right? no.

posted by Kristen at 8:12 AM   

We just got Starbucks chai finally. There is literally not one coffee place between VA and NJ! What?

posted by Kristen at 8:17 PM   

Kacey and I went to Virginia this weekend! WOW! Culture shock. Had a great time!

A few mentionables:
We found out that every town from Pennsylvania to Virginia is either a "ville", "burg", or "town". Mechanicsburg was our fave.
Truck drivers drink beer. Nice. Kacey was a witness.
Had my tattoo redone.
Men in Mechanicsburg prefer to pleasure each other in grocery store restrooms.
Virginians care NOTHING about fashion or else they took all media away from them at the end of the 80's! SHOOOOOOOEY!
Billy Bob is a good money lender and ma is a great borrower.
The plantations houses were amazing! HORSES, CORNFIELDS, MOUNTAINS, BARNS, HARLEYS and MULLETS!
On Saturday we got a whiff of manure and wrinkled our noses. Next thing we knew it we were trying to get more whiffs. You can take the hick out of hicksville...
Watched a huge, mentally ill man breakdance to a hard rock band (after he brushed his badly permed mullet).
Met a critter who has issues with orbit gum.
Stopped at Hershey, Pennsylvania and in Wawa, Pennsylvania to see the Nestle plant. We like chocolate. DUH!

We went virtually everywhere in Harrisonburg:
Every hotel in sight...trying to find a cheap, nice one. Doesn't exist.
Long John Silvers, Chilis, Hardees, Texas Steakhouse, Mainstreet Bar and Grill, Dave's Taverna, The Beanery, Buffalo Wild Wings

Family Dollar, Super Shoes, Tattoo Parlor, Ghetto Caverns, Shenendoah Caverns, CVS, First Union, James Madison University, and the high school...AND MUCH MORE! yes, dork.

Pictures will be up soon.

posted by Kristen at 8:13 PM   

Doggy Grad!



Kari...the dogdriver.



Never forget!



This is the very place she flipped her hat up in the air. Seriously!



"You can use your seat as a LIFE preserver"


Most random group of Minnesota pics EVER. I had a great time but forgot the camera most of the time. I'll try to do better in Virginia!

posted by Kristen at 6:57 PM   

Best WOMAN POWER site ever.

posted by Kristen at 2:38 PM   

I got to see my "Winnie Cooper" (as Joey likes to call him) when I went to MN. He even came out with us one night! Do you ever wish you just had the guts to sweep a guy off of his feet and carry him to New Jersey with you? Well, I wished that. He could be my man slave. Nice.

posted by Kristen at 11:00 AM   

Everyone knows I have a pewp obsession. Therefore, I feel obligated to post these most wonderful portrayals of a baby going poopoo NOT in the potty...

Poopy I
Poopy II

posted by Kristen at 7:48 AM   

Joey has decided my blogs are not acceptable. "...blogs are my main source of entertainment and you are a very entertaining person but your blog is not holding up its end of the deal." WHAT? I beg to differ! I am NOT an entertaining person!:-)

posted by Kristen at 5:22 PM   

I'm back in Jersey! Gettin' settled and doing laundry. FUN!!!

posted by Kristen at 3:47 PM   

Kari just hit (as in "patted") her puppy with the book "The New Art of Dog Training". Funniest irony ever.

posted by Kristen at 11:28 PM   

I once again find myself at Marshall Fields...Kari's stompin grounds. I know, it's about time I went to visit her. :-) And yes, she's cuter than ever before.

Note to self: DO NOT pack 2 suitcases next time. Become more mobile.

posted by Kristen at 4:31 PM   

Jackie was here in Alexandria for 2.5 whole days! It was so fun! Today I get to see my grandparents and then tomorrow I'm headed to the Twin Cities for some more rock n' roll fun! WEEEEEEEEEEEE.

posted by Kristen at 2:51 PM