Comments for Kat's Corner http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog Kickin it with the Kitty Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:10:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Music Heals Your Soul by Dinotech http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/2010/02/music-heals-your-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-4695 Dinotech Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:10:53 +0000 http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/?p=556#comment-4695 Title says it all; I'm a smooth jazz fan, and there is nothing like a good jazz tune to massage the heart. Hejira. Beautiful. D Title says it all; I’m a smooth jazz fan, and there is nothing like a good jazz tune to massage the heart.

Hejira. Beautiful.

D

]]> Comment on Does it Matter what Religion a Political Candidate Is? by Dinotech http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/2008/06/does-it-matter-what-religion-a-political-candidate-is/comment-page-1/#comment-4694 Dinotech Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:28:20 +0000 http://www.lockergnome.com/nonstopgeek/2008/06/03/does-it-matter-what-religion-a-political-candidate-is/#comment-4694 First, I don't think Obama is Christian from his interviews and actions. George Stepanopolus had to correct him from savying "Muslim" to saying "Christian". People don't make a slip of the tongue like that by mistake. Second, it doesn't matter what thier faith is, it matters how they lead. President Obama is a good community organizer, but as a national leader he is inexperienced. It shows in his methods of getting things done, the people he chose to surround himself with, and his continual ignorance of what Americans want. Lastly, if we do get a Christian leader in the White House, I hope and pray they concentrate on real issues rather than stunts like John Ascroft did in covering up a naked statue. We have a lot of work to do in our country and it needs to get done without partisanship from politics or religion. D First, I don’t think Obama is Christian from his interviews and actions. George Stepanopolus had to correct him from savying “Muslim” to saying “Christian”. People don’t make a slip of the tongue like that by mistake.

Second, it doesn’t matter what thier faith is, it matters how they lead. President Obama is a good community organizer, but as a national leader he is inexperienced. It shows in his methods of getting things done, the people he chose to surround himself with, and his continual ignorance of what Americans want.

Lastly, if we do get a Christian leader in the White House, I hope and pray they concentrate on real issues rather than stunts like John Ascroft did in covering up a naked statue. We have a lot of work to do in our country and it needs to get done without partisanship from politics or religion.

D

]]> Comment on Relgious Intolerance is Everywhere by Dinotech http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/2008/10/relgious-intolerance-is-everywhere/comment-page-1/#comment-4693 Dinotech Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:14:12 +0000 http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/?p=286#comment-4693 I'm a Christian so my faith is based on God's plan for my life. In that same context, I'm committed to "prove all things" to the Glory of God. What it doesn't mean is that I present myself as a bigot, as an arrogant, self righteous person to say that everyone else is wrong. What I want to do is touch everyone's life with compassion and help those who don't understand what I believe. If they choose to take the journey with me, great. If not, I pray for them to remain in good health and success. A late post, and I plan to follow up with my own blog on this issue (it's been in the mind for a few months now). D I’m a Christian so my faith is based on God’s plan for my life. In that same context, I’m committed to “prove all things” to the Glory of God.

What it doesn’t mean is that I present myself as a bigot, as an arrogant, self righteous person to say that everyone else is wrong.

What I want to do is touch everyone’s life with compassion and help those who don’t understand what I believe. If they choose to take the journey with me, great. If not, I pray for them to remain in good health and success.

A late post, and I plan to follow up with my own blog on this issue (it’s been in the mind for a few months now).

D

]]> Comment on Music Heals Your Soul by Alex Leiphart http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/2010/02/music-heals-your-soul/comment-page-1/#comment-4624 Alex Leiphart Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:22:55 +0000 http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/?p=556#comment-4624 I was blown away as well! They are just truly amazing. I was blown away as well! They are just truly amazing.

]]> Comment on InvisiblePeople Tells Homeless Stories – and Changes Lives by Kat’s Corner » Blog Archive » Why Am I Not More Professional? http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/2009/12/invisiblepeople-tells-homeless-stories-and-changes-lives/comment-page-1/#comment-4615 Kat’s Corner » Blog Archive » Why Am I Not More Professional? Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:01:57 +0000 http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/?p=454#comment-4615 [...] send out a tweet a little while ago, telling people they should follow me, as well. My other buddy, Mark Horvath retweeted Drew’s original just seconds later. What followed was me watching my email explode [...] [...] send out a tweet a little while ago, telling people they should follow me, as well. My other buddy, Mark Horvath retweeted Drew’s original just seconds later. What followed was me watching my email explode [...]

]]> Comment on Yes, I AM Getting Old by dinotech http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/2010/01/yes-i-am-getting-old/comment-page-1/#comment-4567 dinotech Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:06:13 +0000 http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/?p=522#comment-4567 Kat, start where you are now. As I stated in another post that evidently didn't get posted (see my email), we have only seen a little Kat, and there is a greater Kat coming! Happy birthday to Beka! Dino Kat, start where you are now. As I stated in another post that evidently didn’t get posted (see my email), we have only seen a little Kat, and there is a greater Kat coming!

Happy birthday to Beka!

Dino

]]> Comment on Yes, I AM Getting Old by dinotech http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/2010/01/yes-i-am-getting-old/comment-page-1/#comment-4563 dinotech Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:58:21 +0000 http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/?p=522#comment-4563 I beg to differ on the definition of old. It is a mindset because I have a couple who are close friends of ours at 70 and 80 years of age. They still travel, working in their Young Life ministry (they go to Denver every year), and they are always cooking, always moving, always engaging. I turned 40 in November. I look at what you have done, Kat, and I would have liked to have the same career as you did; being involved in many areas and enjoying the ride. However, my ADD and my impulsive behavior kept me from completing tasks to get me there. So, I have to recognoiter, find out what I really want, and REALLY WANT it. You have to look at what you have accomplished in the last 39 years. You are a mother, a grandmother, and you have an awesome career which you enjoy. So, from that perspective, it might seem like your "old" since you have been busy, but I propose that we have only seen a small "kitty". A seasoned Kat is surely to arrive in good time with the same bubbly spirit. On the health issue, taking care of yourself is either a natural tendency or something you have to work at. It depends on your lifestyle, environment, etc. and it does not depend on your age. People who were dealing with chronic issues such as obesity in high school now sport a healthy body. However, those who were healthy in school might have an issue with their weight (That's me!). So, don't think that because you are 40 that you have "taken your youth for granted"; your focus has changed to include your health as an important part of your life. You are now WANTING to take care of yourself; your age and the tragedy you faced is only the triggering factor. It does not make you old. As for your friends, you need to take the time to mourn and go through that process. You CANNOT skip this most important step; I have only lost my grandparents, and my Mom is the only closest friend I have. However, I have many family and friends who have lost someone, and they went through the process (as I type this, our neighbor lost their dad last week and they are going through the process). From what I read, you have some great memories to anchor your grief. I would suggest pulling out a photo of your friends (I would recommend group not individual photos - email me for explanation). Some people can use the photo to motivate themselves in completing a task that is outside their comfort zone (ie diet, exercise). The photo provides an "audience" and reaffirms your commitment to the task. Mourn, strengthen, and commit to change. As I stated before, I've only seen a little "kitty" and a much greater Kat is on the horizon. Dino I beg to differ on the definition of old. It is a mindset because I have a couple who are close friends of ours at 70 and 80 years of age. They still travel, working in their Young Life ministry (they go to Denver every year), and they are always cooking, always moving, always engaging.

I turned 40 in November. I look at what you have done, Kat, and I would have liked to have the same career as you did; being involved in many areas and enjoying the ride. However, my ADD and my impulsive behavior kept me from completing tasks to get me there. So, I have to recognoiter, find out what I really want, and REALLY WANT it.

You have to look at what you have accomplished in the last 39 years. You are a mother, a grandmother, and you have an awesome career which you enjoy. So, from that perspective, it might seem like your “old” since you have been busy, but I propose that we have only seen a small “kitty”. A seasoned Kat is surely to arrive in good time with the same bubbly spirit.

On the health issue, taking care of yourself is either a natural tendency or something you have to work at. It depends on your lifestyle, environment, etc. and it does not depend on your age. People who were dealing with chronic issues such as obesity in high school now sport a healthy body. However, those who were healthy in school might have an issue with their weight (That’s me!). So, don’t think that because you are 40 that you have “taken your youth for granted”; your focus has changed to include your health as an important part of your life. You are now WANTING to take care of yourself; your age and the tragedy you faced is only the triggering factor. It does not make you old.

As for your friends, you need to take the time to mourn and go through that process. You CANNOT skip this most important step; I have only lost my grandparents, and my Mom is the only closest friend I have. However, I have many family and friends who have lost someone, and they went through the process (as I type this, our neighbor lost their dad last week and they are going through the process). From what I read, you have some great memories to anchor your grief. I would suggest pulling out a photo of your friends (I would recommend group not individual photos – email me for explanation). Some people can use the photo to motivate themselves in completing a task that is outside their comfort zone (ie diet, exercise). The photo provides an “audience” and reaffirms your commitment to the task.

Mourn, strengthen, and commit to change. As I stated before, I’ve only seen a little “kitty” and a much greater Kat is on the horizon.

Dino

]]> Comment on To Haiti and Beyond by cricut scrapbooking tool http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/2010/01/to-haiti-and-beyond/comment-page-1/#comment-4541 cricut scrapbooking tool Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:23:48 +0000 http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/?p=525#comment-4541 Have you ever considered adding more videos to your blog posts to keep the readers more entertained? I mean I just read through the entire article of yours and it was quite good but since I'm more of a visual learner. Have you ever considered adding more videos to your blog posts to keep the readers more entertained? I mean I just read through the entire article of yours and it was quite good but since I’m more of a visual learner.

]]> Comment on In the Land of Opportunity Why Does Hard Work Not Pay Off? by Serpe http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/2009/12/in-the-land-of-opportunity-why-does-hard-work-not-pay-off/comment-page-1/#comment-4470 Serpe Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:24:38 +0000 http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/?p=468#comment-4470 I burns me to death to hear about people struggling because of medical bills. Only in third world countries you have to pay for healthcare, all the wealthy countries take care of their citizens heck even Cuba even if they don't have the best equipment at least its free for all their people. Why in the world can't we do the same? especially being the richest country on earth? it makes no sense at all ∑( I burns me to death to hear about people struggling because of medical bills. Only in third world countries you have to pay for healthcare, all the wealthy countries take care of their citizens heck even Cuba even if they don’t have the best equipment at least its free for all their people. Why in the world can’t we do the same? especially being the richest country on earth? it makes no sense at all ∑(

]]> Comment on Do you Believe in the Death Penalty? by Shannon http://www.katarmstrong.com/blog/2008/06/do-you-believe-in-the-death-penalty/comment-page-1/#comment-4435 Shannon Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:39:06 +0000 http://www.lockergnome.com/Kat/2008/06/25/do-you-believe-in-the-death-penalty/#comment-4435 Obviously mere incarceration is not effective when dealing with such a monster. Buss came back and committed the exact same crime. My mother knew the Huffman family, and when Buss returned he murdered my friend's son. Incarceration is far more than he deserved. Honestly, I was web surfing hoping to find that he had mysteriously found his demise while still behind bars. Call it revenge if you want, the fact is there is no justice. Obviously mere incarceration is not effective when dealing with such a monster. Buss came back and committed the exact same crime. My mother knew the Huffman family, and when Buss returned he murdered my friend’s son. Incarceration is far more than he deserved. Honestly, I was web surfing hoping to find that he had mysteriously found his demise while still behind bars. Call it revenge if you want, the fact is there is no justice.

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