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"Well done..."

I'm sure that when Tony Snow passed into eternity, he was greeted with those words from his Savior.

I am thankful that I went over to the Corner today and linked out to Kathryn Jean Lopez's article about Tony's funeral yesterday. She quoted from President Bush's eulogy which ended with this paragraph:

And so today we send this man of faith and character and joy on his final journey. Tony Snow has left the City of Washington for the City of God. May he find eternal rest in the arms of his Savior. And may the Author of all creation watch over his family and all those who loved him, admired him, and will always cherish his memory.

Kathryn comments:

In an environment where man and manhood are often subject to derision, it’s important to celebrate good men who aren’t afraid to recognize there’s a power greater than their own. It’s important to celebrate good men who know the right order of things. It’s important to celebrate good men who have some clue as to what to do with a charge like King David’s; they know that ultimately it’s the charge of another King, who promises more than any presidential candidate — even Barack Obama! — can. And their examples are living moral compasses in a confusing world.

And Snow, like Bush, wasn’t holier than thou about it. They’re but men — that’s the point — and they’re men who love life, love love, love fun. They’re men not threatened by tears, especially if the topic is family, but with no interest in being feminized. Tony’s brother Jim said of their childhood, Tony was evidence that “you can get into a little trouble and still turn out okay.” What a relief to boys the world over. When the time came to put away childish things, we all saw Tony Snow as a protector (in a national sense, even) and provider (why he left the White House, to make sure he could give his family everything he could before he had to go obediently serve Him who promises “better…bigger” for eternity).

The president said: “Tony Snow has left the City of Washington for the City of God.” As he made his way elsewhere, he left behind an inspiring example of commitment to the eternal. May we all keep our hearts open enough so that light from the City of God can shine in, even on the chaos of life on the Potomac.

Indeed.

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Who ya gonna call?

ZOMG!!! This is tooooooo funny! I love I Can Has Cheezburger so much... If y'all don't read it regularly, you are missing out on a wonderful laugh - actually, several - every day....

And, for those of you who don't get it (!!!!), check out Ghostbusters, OK? ;-)

Have you checked out Dr. Horrible yet?

Better hurry, 'cause he's all gone for free-view on Sunday the 20th...

Joss Whedon, of Buffy and Firefly fame (to name two), has done this for kicks and profit, and it's rather surreal... But I love it! It's too funny, and just odd... I guess I need to gratify my inner geek!

So, go check out Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog NOW!

Went SCUBA diving this morning

- and it was lovely! Mauna Kea and Hualalai were clear and standing in a cornflower blue sky, with Mauna Loa looming in the background. Kohala had already gathered her drape of clouds, so we couldn't see her, unfortunately.

We went to Anaeho'omalu Bay (Ah-nye-ho-oh-mah-loo or "A-bay") and paddled out to a mooring in the Diveyak the Beloved Husband bought a couple of years ago. I confess that I was initially a bit skeptical, but it's a wonderful product. There's room for two people and all their scuba gear, it's tough and maneuverable while remaining light and transportable.

As a matter of fact, it's so transportable that we can get it in one of the old flight bags my husband has and the airlines will accept it as luggage, since it's under 50 pounds. Well, it's just under, but that counts! We've decided that it will definitely be worth paying extra baggage costs, if necessary, in the future when we return to Hawai'i. It certainly saves us a HUGE amount in dive-boat money, because a two tank dive off of one of the dive shops' boats can be $150 a person *gasp!*

Anyway, we had a lovely time, although I didn't see any of my beloved Domino Damsels (or, "three-spot dascyllus")- but only the mature version was present. My favorite guys have three very distinct spots and are the juvenile form. As they get older, it's almost like the spots enlarge until their sides are pretty much all white. Nevertheless, I love 'em - they remind me of Trojan Horses, with their "manes" all roached and crested... Here are some more good images for you to check out.

So, although my Beloved had to go up and get the camera he'd forgotten on the Diveyak, we do have some pictures of me underwater. Of course, I'm only going to post the most flattering.... *snicker*

I'll spend my own money, thankyouverymuch

Good boy! Glad to see you express these sentiments, President Bush:

As Cassy Fiano, over at Wizbang, says:

This sums up, in a nutshell, the difference between Republicans and Democrats. Republicans usually believe that Americans are smart enough to run their own lives; Democrats don't. Republicans usually think that Americans deserve to keep their own money; Democrats don't. Republicans usually think that Americans will lead their lives perfectly fine without government intervention; Democrats don't.

Which is why, although I'm disenchanted with the majority of Republicans in office these days, I could never, ever, EVER be a nanny-state-we-know-better-than-you-give-us-your-money-so-the-government-can-help-you DemocRAT.

OK, finally - the dreaded Hawaii slide pic!

Yeah, yeah, but it's a (first year) tradition (second year), and I have one fan who would be gravely disappointed if I didn't post it (yep, he's pretty weird... BWAHAHA!)

DO WANT!!!!

Oh, wantwantwantwant!!!!

Of course, I'd prefer it in blue or green instead of pink, but beggars can't be choosers... ;-)

Calling friends to taunt them that we're still here (we bad) BWAHAHAHA!

UPDATE: The Beloved Husband calls our friends who had to return home this past Saturday - just to remind them that we're still here in Paradise... He's pointing out to the gorgeous sunset we had tonight, as he describes it to our buddy.

Yeah, we're evil.

Your point would be...?

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

The gorgeous end to another day in paradise...

UPDATE: *sigh* And the picture cannot do the sunset justice, of course...

Indeed,

The heavens declare the glory of God;
         And the firmament shows His handiwork.
Day unto day utters speech,
         And night unto night reveals knowledge.
There is no speech nor language
         Where their voice is not heard.
 Their line has gone out through all the earth,
         And their words to the end of the world.

God is, indeed, GOOD!

Dinner anyone?

UPDATE: Oh, yeah! Grilled swordfish, brown rice, and a salad (the lime slice - heck, the whole LIME! - was a bust; too dry) paired with a "chillable red" box wine from Franzia.

*sigh*

It's life in Paradise, folks - I'm just here to endure all this on your behalf *snicker*

Grilling swordfish tonight - YUMMAY!

UPDATE: Decided to go simple tonight - the spice is a Caribbean Jerk mix, with some olive oil to help it sink in and to make sure it doesn't stick. We'll have a simple salad and some brown rice with it.

Speaking of brown rice, I got a whole bag of some short-grain brown rice that is just YUMMY!!! I'm going to quit getting the long grain brown rice, I think... But that means more trips to the organic store - oh, darn! [/sarc]

Rare disappearing pool monster

UPDATE: The Munchkin has definitely gone into the major-aversion-to-being-photographed phase - my Beloved said that her expression shen she realized I was going to take a picture was priceless... Unfortunately, the camera on my phone has a delay in the shutter [pout]

But right here, she was well on her way to a hasty exit-stage-left!!!

Traditional waterslide pic day - prepare yourselves!

UPDATE: OK, the eloved Husband got a picture with his camera, and I'm waiting for him to shoot me a copy, but, yes, Brendan, there will be the proper "OMG, Kat's on the slide!" pic... ;-)

*snicker*

Feeding the fishies!

UPDATE: THis guy was eating croutons out of the Munchkin's hand five minutes later - it was VERY cool! I've got video, and I'll put it up ASAP...

Hilton Waikoloa lagoon-side

UPDATE: Gah, I hate cleaning up the garbage Verizon sends with the moblog... *sigh*

Snorkeling wasn't great in the lagoon, but there were about FIVE sea turtles hanging out under those falls you see!!! That's more in one place than I've seen out in the ocean, I think!