http://blogs.messiah.edu/joy-ann Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:11:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Thanksgiving is approaching quickly- and I don't know if the word "thanksgiving" has ever been on my heart as much as it is this year. I am so thankful for the people that have surrounded me, it is amazing to me how blessed I am this year with friends and ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/joy-ann/2008/11/18/a-great-big-thank-you/ Whoever said that squirrels could fly was wrong. A few days ago, I got in my car only to find the late mr. squirrel resting on my windshield. Needless to say, this blog post is more of a plea for admittance and repentance to whoever would do such a horrid thing ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/joy-ann/2008/11/12/flying-squirrels/ It's the fact that the intelligence was not "human" born, but man-made.. Though after yesterday, my perspective has shifted, and my interest for this topic increased. I had the privilege of interviewing the Director of Prosthetics at a local rehabilitation center near home sweet home (new york,new york).  I was ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/joy-ann/2008/10/10/whats-so-artificial-about-artificial-intelligence/ Almost one week has passed since I sat in First Mariner's Arena and listened to songs by Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, redone by Michael Buble himself, a very special birthday present from Matt. And almost one week has passed, and I cannot stop singing songs like "That's Life", and ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/joy-ann/2008/10/06/how-sweet-it-is/ That's right, I was born on the same day as George Gershwin, ironically so, being that I am far from a musician. I spent the week doing homework and school projects, and meanwhile completely forgot that my 21st year of life was just around the corner. Even though I am ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/joy-ann/2008/09/26/happy-birthday-george-gershwin/ The beginning of a blog, a senior year, and a new journey. Welcome to my blog! =) http://blogs.messiah.edu/joy-ann/2008/09/05/just-another-beginning/