The Day After And I'm So Thankful: Anne Pressley's Murderer Caught!

I heard it was going to happen......I heard they were going to arraign "him" (not going to even give him the satisfaction of using his name in my post) the day after Thanksgiving.....I'm so impressed with the police and detective work of the Little Rock Police Department....Lt. Hastings should get an award for the work they have done on this case and evidently, the work, I hope they show to all their unsolved homicide cases. When I watched the ABC Good Morning America coverage on this with Anne's parents, The Cannady's this a.m., I practically wept.......just set their with my head in my hands and wept.....out of gratefulness that they had relief that they KNEW that they were going to be able to look this guy 'eye to eye' and say 'WHY?' and furthermore, be able to get the answers they well deserve. I'm so thankful.......my heart is about to explode.....yet my heart is about to break, as well.........







if only.......if only......twenty years ago the parents of Patricia had had the same Police detective work and out pour of tips........if only...........if only evidence had been collected that would have linked this person and sealed a case.......if only, if only.......things wouldn't have gotten in the way of the detective work...........forensics have come along way in twenty years and what was gathered then can seal a murderer today.............and you never know; we may just be one blood drop away from having Patricia's mother say those words that Anne's mom said......"We have a lot of friends that are going to go with us. We're going to stand together, linked arm-to-arm, to face this man."

Patricia Ann Elsken

1964-1988

If anyone has any information please contact the Tulsa Cold Case P.D. or go to this link http://www.newson6.com/Global/category.asp?C=130463&nav=menu682_2_3

"we will never give up........"

O'BAMA INSPIRES ME WITH HILLARY!!!!!

I know......ya'll have missed me tremendously! You have no idea what major hurdles and wolves I've been slaying for the past few days have been like! Men and men are going to be the death of me, to say the least; however, I shall prevail! I'm up to my bra-straps in B.S. with egotistical, testosterone lacking, sacks of the male species and trying to get them on the right track has been quiet a burden on me as of late. I shall not cave--however, it does take a toll and so now I'm trying not to drink as much thru the week; I've cut down on the Cubans and the only thing keeping me in touch with reality is my java........so now to what has inspired me today!
O'Bama has made his first move to impress me.......FINALLY......He's finally talked Ms. Hillary in to taking the nom of Secretary of State (hopefully after the Thanksgiving Holiday) and with this smart move on his part, will be just the first of many decisions he will make to satisfy me and make me feel more comfortable with HIS position as our Commander in Chief; but also, in my opinion, will do nothing but create the bridge that we've been looking for and needing for the last eight years to rebuild the relationships that have gone awry in our foreign relationships! As everyone well knows, a woman has a way of being a great mediator and with that.......I give props to O'Bama for seeing the light! As always, there IS ALWAYS A GOOD WOMAN BEHIND A SUCCESSFUL MAN!

Believing.......A Post for James T.........

As I read James T.'s post On The Virg, I pondered......for a day or two......and with everything that's going on in the outside world and in my own little sick world, I, too have questions about believing and what "is to believe"?! But it all goes back to one thing and one thing only....what's inside and what we feel is right in our hearts......By no means am I a bible thumper; however, I am a very big believer of a "Higher Being"......and with that, I had to open my daily devotional this morning. Novermber 11th......I was needing something to help in this week of uncertainty; and I'm not talking about politics or the world economics-I believe that will work out; we have to trust in the "Higher Being"-don't we or don't we?.....And, I guess in this self imposed uncertainty, I was thinking of myself and food for the soul.....I need "maintenance" for my heart and something to keep me going and for some reason.....I'm not getting it.....however; I do find comfort in these words and I hope someone else who reads this may too:

He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass.

Psalm 72:6

Amos speaks of the king's mowings. Our King has many scythes, and is perpetually mowing His lawns. The musical tinkle of the whetstone on the scythe portends the cutting down of myriads of green blades, daisies, and other flowers. Beautiful as they were in the morning, within an hour or two they lie in long, faded rows.

Thus in human life we make a brave show, before the scythe of pain, the shears of disappointment, the sickle of death.

There is no method of obtaining a velvety lawn but by repeated mowings:

And there is no way of developing tenderness, evenness, sympathy, but by the passing of God's scythes. How constantly the Word of God compare man to grass, and His glory to its flower. But when the grass is mown, and all the tender shoots are bleeding, and desolation reigns where flowers were bursting, it is the most acceptable time for showers of rain falling soft and warm.

O soul, thou has been mown! Time after time the King has come to thee with His sharp scythe. Do not dread the scythe-it is sure to be followed by the shower.

F. B. Meyer

UNWELL: I'M NOT CRAZY.....JUST A LITTLE IMPAIRED!

This goes out to all those that are felling a little overwhelmed today! Like me! This is my theme song:
All day staring at the ceiling. Making friends with shadows on my wall. All night hearing voices telling me. That I should get some sleep. Because tomorrow might be good for something
Hold on----Feeling like I'm headed for a breakdown. And I don't know why---
But I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell! I know - right now you can't tell! But stay awhile and maybe then you'll see---A different side of me! I'm not crazy, I'm just a little impaired---I know right now you don't care, But soon enough you're gonna think of me---And how I used to be...me---I'm talking to myself in public.......Dodging glances on the train. And I know; I know they've all been talking about me, I can hear them whisper. And it makes me think there must be something wrong with me! Out of all the hours thinking; Somehow I've lost my mind.....
But I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell--I know right now you can't tell, But stay awhile and maybe then you'll see---A different side of me! I'm not crazy, I'm just a little impaired---I know right now you don't care, But soon enough you're gonna think of me..And how I used to be
I've been talking in my sleep. Pretty soon they'll come to get me--Yeah, they're taking me away! But I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell....I know right now you can't tell! But stay awhile and maybe then you'll see---A different side of me! I'm not crazy, I'm just a little impaired, I know right now, you don't care! But soon enough you're gonna think of me---And how I used to be! Yeah, how I used to be! How I used to be! Well, I'm just a little unwell---How I used to be---How I used to be---I'm just a little unwell......

Matchbox 20 "Unwell"

Kate Perry: The Next Alanis Morissette?

WARNING: THIS VIDEO IS NSFW(not safe for work viewing) or whatever they call it.....but you know, I like Kate! She's a little saucy; yet cute! And since we're done with the election, why not put something on that's inspirational to all Women that are having a bad time with an egotistical man-type, freak boy! Alanis paved the way with "Jagged Little Pill" (I still listen to it after confrontations with the male species to get me back in the game!) This is for those girls that just need a little up-lift in that area! As for me.....I'm just fine; however, there was a time in my life when.....but that's another chapter! Thank Godette Alanis came along for me when she did....now these girls have Kate! Enjoy! PEACE OUT! AND OF COURSE, GOD BLESS AMERCIA!!!!!!

ELECTION RESULTS: AND THE REAL WINNERS ARE........

Hillary, Sarah and Michelle! It's been a long

2 years of campaigning, to say the least.

However, I think the females of the campaign have been an inspiration to all of the females of this country; because, without them, for one, we wouldn't have the hope of one day,

having a perfect United States of America!

And the reason I say that is because, with all due respect to the men of this campaign,

I do honestly believe that woman, by far, out did the men when it came to poise, integrity and composure when it came to the campaign! They made me proud and gave me hope that more women will step up into the political rat race and maybe, JUST MAYBE, we will have an outpouring of estrogen that will infiltrate the political spectrum and basically, take it over! I know I'm reaching somewhat; however, I feel that women are more productive and courageous in their fights for their cause! And they seem to do it without being......well.......let me just say......a stupid horses ass! And they also seem to stick to their guns (Sarah; no pun intended to!) when it comes to the issues at hand. Oh yes; some of you (men) may say "Hillary changed her agenda, how many times???" Well, there's always a reason for everything that a woman does; and of course, we can always say "I'm a woman and that gives me the right to change my mind!". But actually, it's usually because we do our homework and we multi-task in our daily lives and see that things can change in issues and sometimes change is good! But the beauty of the woman on changing her mind is that she will admit it and explain it......men have a tendency to do the 'Ol' Shuck and Jive' and that really slays me! So with that.....my hat is off to the women of the campaign.....it's over and let the new frontier begin! It may not be what some voted for; however, change can be good and let's embrace and look ahead! Poise, Integrity and Composure.......those 3 things are a hard walk to walk in the political world and even in daily life....let's embrace and try it! I try daily and it's damn hard!!!! (by the way, I'm wearing an UP-DOO in honor of Palin today just for her courage!)

Peace Out!!!!! and GOD BLESS AMERICA!

UPDATE:::: COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER GOT ON TO ME FOR NOT POSTING THE GREEN PARTIES DOWN DOO......... Thank you Rebekah Kennedy for your courage!

ON A DOWN MOMENT, I NEED AN UPLIFT!!!!

Well, today will tell the tale......what will happen in big "Election" land tonight???!!! I guess I've never really been so tired of a campaign year (2 years) in my life! However; tonight is the night! Will we have the Left or will we have the Right? And what is Right and what is Wrong??? I really don't know anymore; in my own experiences in politics it seems to be disheartening, at times.......you bang your head against the concrete blocks and say I'm gonna make a difference and then you're left standing alone.......will or have these candidates ever felt like that? Sure they have.......or at least, one has---the woman, I'm sure of it!!! Has anyone of these candidates ever been hung out to dry by their fellow constituents at the table???? Sure they have.......or at least, one has------the woman. I really think that the "woman in politics" has come along way this year! Hillary and Palin have made great strides and I've posted about this before and before......But I really don't know anymore! I'm losing the spirit of it all! I need an "uplifting" of some sort and I can't quite put my finger on it........I really think I just need to remove myself from all of it and that would probably be the best thing for my health; but then, again......I am not a quitter and unfortunately for me or THEM, that is not good for all that is concerned! So I grow more bitter; more rebellious; more callous; and just plain stupid at times....kind of like my constituents! Oh well, I'll blend in........Peace Out!

Anne Pressley: Like Anne..........

I am so sorry to just now be getting to this post; Betty Jo really got on my case. (Thanks, Betty Jo, for getting me in gear.....) Anne Pressley was a beautiful, 26 year old lively person, daughter, friend to all that knew her. I, for one, did not have the pleasure of knowing her; however, in a way, I feel I do. I'll get to that in a second......but they had her funeral Thursday and my thoughts and prayers, as do the YAYA's, go out to her family and friends. Last night you could have caught a segment on America's Most Wanted (click on this link) that details the specifics on her case. Please visit this link and if you have information please disclose it! The family needs this and this goes back to what I was talking about earlier about feeling like I know her....... If you haven't read my post from way back about Patricia: A friend I have with me daily, then click on this link, as well and that will tell you why; A friend of a friend......


Patricia was 24 when she died (20 years ago this last April); Like Anne, she was full of life, a single girl, living on her own; going to a community college and managing a retail store; she made everyone laugh that was around her. Like Anne, Trish was doted on by her family and loved desperately by her friends.....and like Anne, she was brutally attacked in the early morning before going to work, on a Monday morning to be exact; beat and stabbed and then left for dead. Like Anne, when Trish didn't show up for work that a.m., fellow workers called her mom and she immediately went to check on her daughter at her apartment. Like Anne, she too had to find her beautiful daughter beaten and brutally attacked....but unlike Anne, her mother didn't get a few more days of life; Trish was all ready gone......We hope Anne wasn't hurting in her last days and I'm so glad that at least her mom and dad got to say "I love you" while she was still here with us. We feel for Anne's family like NO OTHER! To this day, the killer of Trish has not been brought to justice; however, someday that justice will come. And, as with Trish, Anne deserves the same justice.....these two girls had so much to give and we will never get to see them walk down the isle; hold their babies; grow old and get wrinkles and that lovely muffin top that we old YAYA's so love to brag on! No--- Anne and Trish will be forever the young, beautiful, vibrant young ladies forever instilled in our minds......they will never change.....they will never wrinkle......but they will never be with us again.........and that's sad! The loss never goes away; time helps, somewhat......but it never heals the pain. Please; if anyone has any information on either of these crimes, click on the links above and report.