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First Person video of Joplin MO tornado 5/22/11

Lisa — Mon, 23 May 2011 19:49:25 +0000

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Have you ever been in a tornado? Here’s a first person account how horrifying it is to live through one. I don’t know if I would have had the presence of mind to record it myself. The power is out so the visuals aren’t so hot, however, the audio is absolutely chilling. I found this on YouTube, and from what I can tell, everybody got out of that store okay. (though the rest of Joplin didn’t fare quite as well).

How do you think you would have reacted? (I have to admit that I am impressed how everybody was caring for one another. However, the frightened kids broke my heart!).

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Chris Medina, American Idol, and Steven Tyler

Lisa — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:20:29 +0000

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I don’t ever watch American Idol. The show just really doesn’t do anything for me. However, this year I’ve tuned in on and off because I wanted to see the new judges. Bill is a huge Aerosmith fan, so we’ve read the band’s autobiography, and we’ve been to at least 5 concerts.

When Chris Medina came on last night and we heard his story, my heart broke. I, with the rest of America, was cheering him on as he sang. Here’s what we saw:

It’s okay. Go get some tissues. Steven Tyler didn’t need to say what he did to Chris Medina’s girlfriend, but he did. They all shook her hand. I’m mighty impressed. All the judges did something they didn’t have to do. I hope America saw that and learns to treat the handicapped like real people like the judges did.

Did you watch American Idol last night? What were your thoughts?

RIP Phil Harris

Lisa — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:49:05 +0000

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: Image by Getty Images via @daylife

Tonight’s Deadliest Catch show is the one I’ve dreaded all season. We weren’t home tonight, and I was literally sick to my stomach about whether I should watch it tonight or not. We all knew this was the show Phil Harris dies. There was no more hoping he pulls through. If you have not seen the show yet, just know as soon as they start playing Johnny Cash, you need to get the tissues out. The most heart wrenching part? When Josh had to call Jake (who had went off to rehab since he dad seemed to be doing better) and tell him that their dad didn’t make it. (My heart is breaking again just typing that).

I just have to say that Discovery handled this with class. Honestly, they couldn’t have done it any better. After The Catch was funny stories about Phil. He wouldn’t have wanted an hour show about him with us crying the whole time (though when Sig got a little teary eyed at the end there I almost lost it again).

Josh and Jake — I hope you find a way to buy the rest of the boat. Having met you last week (Josh), you are a class act and you boys only deserve the best that comes your way (and try not to beat the crap out of Jake next season).

I can only believe that Phil is looking down from Heaven in amazement with all the lives he’s touched. I’m sure he never knew what an impact he’s made.

Good week, good times, New York Times

Lisa — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:41:44 +0000

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Last week was a pretty good week. My week started off with an email from a New York Times reporter wanted to interview regarding a post I wrote about Amazon’s frustration free packaging. Once I picked myself up off the floor, I emailed him back and told him it was okay to call. I had a great conversation with their technology reporter, and I went on my merry way. Seriously, my heart was beating about 400 miles an hour while this was going on. I asked for him to let me know when it gets printed, and I thought that was the end of it.

On Thursday, I was super surprised to get a call from the New York Times again! This time they wanted to send a photographer to my house to get pictures of me and my kids! I ended up with 2 hours to get me and the kids ready and clean the house. It went well, I think, and I hope to find out soon when the article will get printed.

I feel incredibly blessed right now even though my mom is teasing about when Oprah is going to be calling.

Wednesday’s Hero

Lisa — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:42:18 +0000

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Spc. Kenneth W. Haines
25 years old from Fulton, New York
2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division
December 3, 2006

Spc. Kenneth Haines joined the United States Army in September 2000 as a fire support specialist and had been assigned to his unit for just over three years. He deployed to Iraq in October of 2006.

During his time in service, he received several military awards and decorations, including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and National Defense Service Medal.

Spc. Haines was killed by an IED that was detonated near his vehicle while on patrol in Abu Hishma, Iraq.

All Information Was Found On And Copied From MilitaryCity.com

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

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