An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.
~~ Bill Vaughan ~~
Healthy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Recipe
9 months ago
Thought of the Day - 12/31/10
Thought of the Day - 12/30/10
Love came down at Christmas,
Love all lovely, Love Divine;
Love was born at Christmas;
Star and angels gave the sign.
~~ Christina Rossetti ~~
Thought of the Day - 12/29/10
Christmas - that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance - a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved.
~~ Augusta E. Rundel ~~
Thought of the Day - 12/28/10
It is the most human and kindly of seasons, as fully penetrated and irradiated with the feeling of human brotherhood, which is the essential spirit of Christianity.
~~ George William Curtis ~~
Thought of the Day - 12/27/10
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, - not even a mouse:
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there...
~~ Clement Clarke Moore ~~
Thought of the Day - 12/26/10
Christmas gift suggestions:
To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.
~~ Oren Arnold ~~
Thought of the Day - Merry Christmas!
Christmas in Bethlehem. The ancient dream: a cold, clear night made brilliant by a glorious star, the smell of incense, shepherds and wise men falling to their knees in adoration of the sweet baby, the incarnation of perfect love.
~~ Lucinda Franks ~~
Thought of the Day - 12/24/10
Oh! lovely voices of the sky
Which hymned the Saviour's birth,
Are ye not singing still on high,
Ye that sang, "Peace on earth"?
~~ Felicia Hemans ~~
Thought of the Day - 12/23/10
We hear the beating of wings over Bethlehem and a light that is not of the sun or of the stars shines in the midnight sky. Let the beauty of the story take away all narrowness, all thought of formal creeds. Let it be remembered as a story that has happened again and again, to men of many different races, that has been expressed through many religions, that has been called by many different names. Time and space and language lay no limitations upon human brotherhood.
~~ New York Times, 25 December 1937, quoted in Quotations for Special Occasions by Maud van Buren, 1938, published by The H.W. Wilson Company, New York ~~
Thought of the Day - 12/22/10
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
~~ Thomas Edison ~~
Christmas Card
This is the Christmas card my children and I have chosen for this year. I was lucky enough to do a review for Tiny Prints so I got my awesome, beautifully created, personal Christmas cards for FREE. It can't get any better than that.
Isn't this an unique and classy card? I know I love it. :)
Thought of the Day - 12/18/10
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character give him power.
~~ Abraham Lincoln ~~
Thought of the Day - 12/16/10
There is a sufficiency in the world for man's need but not for man's greed.
~~ Matamha Gandhi ~~
Thought of the Day - 12/15/10
You are where you are right now because of your best thinking. If you want something different, change your thinking.
~~ Tony Rush ~~
Thought of the Day - 12/14/10
When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.
~~ Francois de La Rochefoucauld ~~
Thought of the Day - 12/12/10
What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.
Thought of the Day - 12/11/10
Always give without remembering
and always receive without forgetting.
~~ Brian Tracy ~~
Thought of the Day - 12/10/10
Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.Thought of the Day - 12/9/10
It's not what you got, it's what you use that makes a difference.
~~ Zig Ziglar ~~
Thought of the Day - 12/8/10
It is always easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission.
~~ Author Unknown ~~
Thought of the Day - 12/7/10
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies WITHIN us.
Thought of the Day - 12/5/10
Give whatever you are doing and whoever you are with the gift of your attention.
~~ Jim Rohn ~~
Christmas Tree for the Desktop
There are 19 trees to choose from. When you click on the tree it tells you how many days are left until Christmas. You have the choice to download the Atomic Alarm Clock if you right-click the tree. Each tree is animated in its own way.
Thought of the Day - 12/4/10
The only difference between those that think they can and those that think they can't, IS what they think.
Thought of the Day - 11/30/10
It does not matter how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up.
~~ Vince Lombardi ~~
Thought of the Day - 11/28/10
Gratitude consists of being more aware of what you have than what you don't.
Thought of the Day - 11/27/10
Be sure to put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.
~~ Abraham Lincoln ~~
Thought of the Day - 11/25/10
Three phases of life . . .
Teenager: time + energy, but no money.
Working Age: energy + money, but no time.
Old age: time + money, but no energy
Thought of the Day - 11/24/10
Lack of money is no obstacle. Lack of an idea is an obstacle.
~~ Ken Hakuta ~~
Thought of the Day - 11/23/10
Today could bring a lovely sense of freedom. Freedom from what? The answer might surprise you. Sometimes, we think we need to be freed from outside constraints: work, social demands, family duties, commuter traffic, and so on. But actually, a sense of inner freedom is a far more powerful thing. Sometimes just realizing that you are, in fact, in control of your life and the choices you make is all the freedom you need.
Thought of the Day - 11/22/10
To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.
Thought of the Day - 11/21/10
When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better.
Thought of the Day - 11/20/10
I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend wWhile I'm here, than a whole truck load when I'm gone.
Thought of the Day - 11/19/10
We live in a society where the penalty for lying to a congressman can be up to 30 years in jail, but the penalty for a congressman lying to you is another two years in office.
Isn't there something wrong with that?
Thought of the Day - 11/18/10
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything;
They just make the most of everything they have.
Thought of the Day - 11/17/10
I Believe...
That the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.
Thought of the Day - 11/16/10
I Believe...
That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
Thought of the Day - 11/15/10
I Believe...
That even when you think you have no more to give,
When a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.
Thought of the Day - 11/14/10
I Believe...
That your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.
Thought of the Day - 11/13/10
I Believe....
Two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
Thought of the Day - 11/12/10
I Believe...
That you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret.
It could change your life forever.
Thought of the Day - 11/11/10
I Believe....
That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are,
But, we are responsible for who we become.
Thought of the Day - 11/10/10
I Believe...
That no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.
Disaster Preparedness
Disaster preparedness means being prepared for an emergency of any kind, natural or man-made, and being prepared means having emergency kits on hand, ready to use when they're needed. It's important to prepare in advance for threats to public health such as pandemics of infections disease like the 2009 "swine flu" pandemic.
A pandemic is defined as epidemic of infectious disease that is spreading through human populations across a large region; for instance a continent, or even worldwide. A widespread endemic disease that is stable in terms of how many people are getting sick from it is not a pandemic. Further, flu pandemics exclude seasonal flu. Throughout history there have been a number of pandemics, such as smallpox and tuberculosis. More recent pandemics include the HIV pandemic and the 2009 flu pandemic.
Having emergency kits stocked with enough food for two weeks can limit exposure. Fewer trips out into public could literally spare you and your loved ones from being infected. Emergency kits could provide food for you and your family until things return to a "safe" and normal state, and should be a part of your own pandemic preparedness plan.
Follow these basic steps to develop your family disaster preparedness plan:
1.Gather information about hazards in your area. Find out what types of disasters could occur and how you should respond. Learn your community's warning signals and evacuation plans.
2.Meet with your family to create a disaster preparedness plan and make sure it includes emergency kits for the whole family. Discuss the information you've gathered. Choose a place outside your home to meet in the event of an emergency, such as a fire, and a place away from your neighborhood in case you can't return home. Choose a friend or relative who lives out-of-state as your "family check-in contact."
3.Implement your disaster preparedness plan:
•Post emergency telephone numbers by phones.
•Inspect your home for potential hazards, such as items that can move, fall, break, or catch fire, and correct them.
•Install safety features such as smoke alarms and fire extinguishers and instruct others how to use them properly.
•Teach children how and when to call 911 or your local emergency medical services number.
•Keep emergency kits in your home with enough supplies for each member of your family for two weeks.
•Keep a disaster preparedness response kit with items you may need in case of evacuation. Store these supplies in sturdy, easy-to-carry containers, such as backpacks or duffle bags.
•Keep important family documents in a waterproof container.
•Keep a smaller disaster preparedness emergency kit in the trunk of your car.
4.Practice and maintain your plan:
•Ask questions to make sure your family remembers meeting places, phone numbers, and safety rules.
•Make sure everyone knows where to find your family's emergency kits.
•Test your smoke detectors monthly.
•Test and recharge your fire extinguisher(s) according to manufacturer's recommendations.
•Replace spare batteries as required.
•Conduct periodic drills to make sure you are prepared in case of an actual emergency.
Don't wait — make and put your disaster preparedness plan into effect before disaster strikes.
Thought of the Day - 11/9/10
I Believe....
That it isn't always enough, to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.
Thought of the Day - 11/8/10
I Believe....
That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.
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Thought of the Day - 11/7/10
I Believe...
That sometimes when I'm angry
I have the right to be angry,
But that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
Thought of the Day - 11/6/10
I Believe....
That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.
Personalized Ornament Giveaway
Go to 365 Days of Christmas, my Chritmas blog, to enter the Personalized Free Christmas Ornament Giveaway.
Thought of the Day - 11/5/10
I Believe....
That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.
Tiny Prints
Tiny Prints has brand new beautiful, classy, elegant Christmas cards this year. You can personalize 100s of cards with your photographs and your words. There are many options, such as color changes and designs for each card.
Go to my Christmas blog, 365 Days of Christmas, to see what I have to say about Tiny Prints.
Thought of the Day - 11/4/10
I Believe...
That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
Let's Thank Our Veterans
The businesses below are honoring Veterans by providing discounts and free items on Veterans Day and
throughout the year. I encourage you to contact a store listed below or a local merchant to see if they
would offer a day in the future where a percentage of the day's sales would go to National Military
Services.
Restaurant Freebies
• Applebee's Restaurant - Free dinners to veterans throughout the day.
• Outback Steakhouse - Free Blooming Onion and beverage.
• Golden Corral - Free buffet dinner from 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 16 to anyone who has ever served in
the U.S. Military.
• Krispy Kreme - One free doughnut of any variety.
• UNO Chicago Grill - Free entree or individual pizza with an entree or pizza purchase of equal or
greater value.
Retail Freebies
• Brides Across America - Provides free wedding gowns to qualified military brides.
• Lowe's & Home Depot - Extra 10% off to active-duty military members, National Guard and
reserve members, retirees, honorable discharged veterans and immediate family members.
• Sam's Club - Over 25,000 Hugo canes will be given away to U.S. veterans in need of mobility
assistance. Membership is not required, but supplies are limited, so check with your local store.
• Amazon.com - Free "Veterans Day Honor" MP3 album download. The album includes 12 songs
by The Bands and Ensembles of the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Cabela's Outdoor Store - Offers their employee discount to all veterans, active-duty military, and
reserves, law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel Nov. 11-12. Discounts vary from 5% to 50%,
depending on the item.
• Build-A-Bear Workshop - Members of the armed services including the Army, Navy, Marine
Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Reserve Officer Training Corps, will receive a 20% discount
Nov. 11-15 on any one transaction at Build-A-Bear Workshop.
• Dollar General - l0% discount for all veterans, active-duty military, National Guard, and Reserve
and their immediate families.
• Fashion Bug - 20% off all plus-size and misses clothing purchases with a copy of military ID or
spouse's military ID.
Entertainment Freebies
• National parks, forests and monuments - Admission is free to everyone on Veteran's Day.
• Knott's Berry Farm - Free park admission to U.S. armed forces personnel and a guest during
Veteran's Month, November 1-26.
• San Jacinto Museum of History - Free visits to the Observation Deck, theatre, and special
exhibit for veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families.
THANK YOU, Veterans for serving our country! Thank you, families of Veterans, for allowing your children/spouses/loved ones to serve our country.
Thought of the Day - 11/1/10
I Believe....
That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
Thought of the Day - 10/30/10
I Believe...
That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
Thought of the Day - 10/29/10
I Believe....
That it's taken me a long time to become the person I want to be.
Thought of the Day - 10/28/10
I Believe...
That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.
Thought of the Day - 10/27/10
I Believe...
That true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.
Thought of the Day - 10/26/10
I Believe....
That no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you every once in a while,
and you must forgive them for that.
Thought of the Day - 10/25/10
I Believe...
That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
Make Me Laugh Monday - Waking Up is Hard To Do
Join me in the fun and giggles of making Mondays a better day by sharing some laughs. Add your link to your Make Me Laugh Monday post to Mr. Linky below. (All links not leading directly to your post will be deleted.) All posts should be funny in some way. Yes, this is up to interpretation. Ideas include riddles, funny family stories, comic strips, jokes, silly graphics, funny lyrics, hilarious photos, etc. Please don't leave me to snicker all alone. I'm sure YOU have something funny to share.
Thought of the Day - 10/24/10
I Believe...
That just because two people argue,
It doesn't mean they don't love each other.
And just because they don't argue,
It doesn't mean they do love each other.
Thought of the Day - 10/23/10
I am a Jew, and every single one of my ancestors was Jewish. And it does not bother me even a little bit when people call those beautiful lit up, bejeweled trees, Christmas trees. I don't feel threatened. I don't feel discriminated against. That's what they are, Christmas trees.
It doesn't bother me a bit when people say, 'Merry Christmas' to me. I don't think they are slighting me or getting ready to put me in a ghetto. In fact, I kind of like it. It shows that we are all brothers and sisters celebrating this happy time of year. It doesn't bother me at all that there is a manger scene on display at a key intersection near my beach house in Malibu. If people want a creche, it's just as fine with me as is the Menorah a few hundred yards away.
I don't like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don't think Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around, period. I have no idea where the concept came from, that America is an explicitly atheist country. I can't find it in the Constitution and I don't like it being shoved down my throat.
Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that we should worship celebrities and we aren't allowed to worship God as we understand Him? I guess that's a sign that I'm getting old, too. But there are a lot of us who are wondering where these celebrities came from and where the America we knew went to.
In light of the many jokes we send to one another for a laugh, this is a little different: This is not intended to be a joke; it's not funny, it's intended to get you thinking.
Billy Graham's daughter was interviewed on the Early Show and Jane Clayson asked her '"ow could God let something like this happen?" (regarding Hurricane Katrina). Anne Graham gave an extremely profound and insightful response. She said, "I believe God is deeply saddened by this, just as we are, but for years we've been telling God to get out of our schools, to get out of our government and to get out of our lives. And being the gentleman He is, I believe He has calmly backed out. How can we expect God to give us His blessing and His protection if we demand He leave us alone?"
In light of recent events... terrorists attack, school shootings, etc, I think it started when Madeleine Murray O'Hare (she was murdered, her body found a few years ago) complained she didn't want prayer in our schools, and we said "Okay." Then someone said you better not read the Bible in school. The Bible says thou shalt not kill; thou shalt not steal, and love your neighbor as yourself. And we said okay.
Then Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our children when they misbehave, because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self-esteem (Dr. Spock's son committed suicide). We said an expert should know what he's talking about. And we said okay.
Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why they don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother them to kill strangers, their classmates, and themselves.
Probably, if we think about it long and hard enough, we can figure it out. I think it has a great deal to do with WE REAP WHAT WE SOW.
Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell. Funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says. Funny how you can send jokes through email and they spread like wildfire, but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing. Funny how lewd, crude, vulgar, and obscene articles pass freely through cyberspace, but public discussion of God is suppressed in the school and workplace.
Are you laughing yet?
Funny how we can be more worried about what other people think of us than what God thinks of us.
The above was written by Ben Stein and recited by him on CBS Sunday Morning Commentary, 12/18/05.
Thought of the Day - 10/21/10
One day a woman's husband died, and on that clear, cold morning, in the warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't "anymore". No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more "just one minute." Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say "good-bye" or say "I love you."
While we have it, it's best we love it, care for it, fix it when it's broken, and heal it when it's sick. This is true for marriage . . . and old cars . . .and children with bad report cards . . . and dogs with bad hips . . . and aging parents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it.
Some things we keep -- like a best friend who moved away or a sister-in-law after divorce -- some things and some people that make us happy, no matter what.
I was thinking . . . I could die today, tomorrow, or next week, and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that needed rekindling, or three words needing to be said.
Thought of the Day - 10/20/10
Let every one of your friends and family members know you love them . . . even if you think they don't love you back. You would be amazed at what those three little words and a smile can do. Just in case I'm gone tomorrow. . . I LOVE YOU!
Thought of the Day - 10/18/10
Optimists believe that all will turn out for the best, they are therefore constantly disappointed.
Thought of the Day - 10/19/10
Nature does not possess desire;
Without desire, the heart becomes quiet;
In this manner the whole world is made tranquil.
Thought of the Day - 10/17/10
There is no happiness in any object of the world. We imagine through our ignorance that we derive happiness from objects. When the mind goes out, it experiences misery. In truth, when it's desires are fulfilled, it returns to its own place and enjoys the happiness that is the Self.
~ ~ Sri Ramana Maharshi ~~
Thought of the Day - 10/15/10
When you love someone, you put up with a thousand things you'd never tolerate from anyone else.
Thought of the Day - 10/13/10
Anyone who does anything to help a child in his life is a hero to me.
~~ Fred Rogers ~~
Thought of the Day - 10/11/10
I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.
~~ Bill Cosby ~~
Thought of the Day - 10/10/10
Patriotism is not so much protecting the land of our fathers as preserving the land for our children.
~~ Jose Ortega Y Gasset ~~
Thought of the Day - 10/9/10
The most fortunate are those who have a wonderful capacity to appreciate . . . the basic goods of life, with awe, pleasure, wonder, and even ecstasy.
~~ Abraham Maslow ~~
Thought of the Day - 10/8/10
Love is something eternal, the aspect may change, but not the essence.
~~ Vincent Van Gogh ~~
Thought of the Day - 10/7/10
We seek peace, knowing that peace is the climate of freedom.
~~ Dwight D. Eisenhower ~~
Thought of the Day - 10/6/10
Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.
~~ St. Augustine ~~
Thought of the Day - 10/5/10
Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.
~~ Bo Bennett ~~
Top Ten Tuesday - Top Ten Tips for Parenting
Top Ten Tips for Parents of Children 6 - 12 Years Old
10. Make your rules fair and consistent. If you allow your child to break the rules, you send the message that rules are made to be broken.
9. Your child needs your time, love, and guidance, even when she acts as if she doesn't care what you do or say. Spend time with your child. Take her to the grocery store, make dinner together, and talk about what she's watching on TV.
8. Preteen kids are all about contradiction. Their bodies may be maturing but they are still capable of having temper tantrums and need parents to remind them to take a bath/shower.
7. Children at this stage are concerned about justice and following rules. They see the world in black-and-white terms. There are no gray areas!
6. Peer pressure becomes very important during these years. Don't downplay your child's wish to "fit in." Get to know your child's friends and their parents, and keep tabs on where your child goes when he leaves the house.
5. Help your child manage emotions and control his anger. It will be an important skill for success later in life.
4. Preteen kids can drive parents crazy by saying "I forgot" to almost every request. They get sidetracked easily and often lack skills for organization.
3. Offer lots of alternatives to TV and video games -- board games, books, sports, cooking, bike rides, walking, instruments -- to get kids active. Praise kids when they choose these activities.
2. When your child is in school, he will be exposed to lots of different people and experiences. Teach your child how to be safe in the outside world and how to ask for help when she encounters problems at school or in the community.
1. Don't wait for your child to learn about sexuality and drugs in school. Educate yourself, and your child, about the change taking place in his body and how to resist peer pressure to use drugs or have sex. Don't be afraid to share your values with your child and let him know what is important to you.
Thought of the Day - 10/4/10
Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.
~~ Martin Luther King, Jr. ~~
Test Your Parenting Knowledge
True or False?
- Most children would do almost anything to get the attention of adults they love.
- By the time a child is two years old, he understands, at least, 200 words.
- Young children don't pay attention when adults around them are arguing.
- Law states that children cannot stay alone until they are 12 years old.
- When parents divorce, it's a good idea for them to confide in their children so the kids understand what the parents are going through.
- True -- Even when children misbehave, they are getting attention from adults around them. When we give them attention for good behavior, it's more likely they will continue to behave appropriately.
- True -- Most children understand up to 300 words by the time they are two years old. Children understand many more words than they speak.
- False -- Kids see and hear lots more than we'd sometimes like. Even if parents try to hid what's going on, kids usually understand much more about adult tension than we might guess. It is important to handle disagreements with as little yelling as possible and with absolutely no violence.
- False -- There is no specific age stated in many states' laws. Parents need to consider many factors before leaving a child alone after school or while they are out for the evening. The age at which children can stay alone varies based on the maturity of the child, the home environments, expectations of parents, and other factors.
- False -- Parents should give children age-appropriate explanation for the changes in their lives but not take the place of adult friendships for support. It's important that kids not feel that they have to take care of their parents when the kids need help themselves.
Life Journal #1
Today's date: 10/3/10
Today I feel good about: getting all of the laundry done, scrubbing the entry way, spending time with Cassandra going through books, not losing my cool with Cameron, getting some more stuff better organized.
Something new I experienced today: An email from an old friend.
Today's news and weather happenings: I didn't listen to the news today. The weather is cold, raining, chilly.
People who touched my life today: Cassandra helped with chores around the house without a fuss.
I was fortunate to receive today: Kisses and hugs from Cassandra, phone calls from my boyfriend, the grace of God to live another day.
What I did to touch someone's life today: Prayed for others.
Plans for a better tomorrow: Prayers that Cameron will be in a better mood.
Notes and Thoughts:
Killing bugs and spiders is not in my job description (as a single mom). Ugh.
The sunsets are beautiful. Need to take more photos of the sunsets.
I love Alan Free with all my heart!
Won't you join me in journaling your day? Let me know in the comments section if you do this life journal so I can visit your blog.
Personal Life Journal
This is something I started a few years ago and, though, I do not write in this journal daily I do use it on a regular basis.
Feel free to use this journal in your life. It helps give a new positive perspective on your life. If sharing this with others, please give me credit as the author.
Today's date:
Today I feel good about:
Something new I experienced today:
The latest with friends and family:
Today's news and weather happenings:
People who touched my life today.
I was fortunate to receive today:
What I did to touch someone's life today:
Plans for a better tomorrow:
Notes and Thoughts:
School Evaluation
Nine out of ten students attend public schools, so parents need to speak up on issues affecting their child's classroom. Learn how to advocate for public education and reach out to elected officials during Give Kids Good Schools Week -- October 10th through 16th -- by going to Give Kids Good Schools. You can also see how your child's school stacks up against the rest.
Thought of the Day - 10/2/10
If you carry your childhood with you, you never become older.
~~ Tom Stoppard ~~
Simply Healthy #8
If you notice a pattern of headaches related to when you take your medicines, talk to your doctor about switching medicines.
Thought of the Day - 10/1/10
Blessed be childhood, which brings down something of heaven into the midst of our rough earthliness.
~~ Henri Amiel ~~
Thought of the Day - 9/29/10
Lord, please help me today to uphold the standards You have set for our family, to enjoy my children as You do, and to truly know these precious souls that You have put in my care. Amen.
Thought of the Day - 9/28/10
Live your life in such a way that it sends an unmistakable message that you care enough to make your children a daily priority.
Computer Tips #17
Use quotes -- "like this" -- around a set of words in your query/search to match the words exactly.
Thought of the Day - 9/26/10
If we all lost our kids because of what we say, we would all lose our kids.
Thought of the Day - 9/25/10
Think of failure as a detour. You made a wrong turn, but you can still reach your destination.
Thought of the Day - 9/23/10
To look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first time or last time: Thus is your time on Earth filled with glory.
~~ Betty Smith ~~
Thought of the Day - 9/22/10
You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.
~~ Dr. Wayne Dyer ~~
Computer Tips #16
Highlight and delete all email addresses that are included in a message. Please protect your email friends by doing this so that spamers do not have access to their addresses. When forwarding a message use the BCC (blind copy) option . . . by doing this the spammers will see a name but not an email address.
545 vs. 300,000,000
Charley Reese, a retired reporter for the Orlando Sentinel, has hit the nail directly on the head, defining clearly who it is that in the final analysis must assume responsibility for the judgments made that impact each one of us every day.
545 vs. 300,000,000
Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them.
Have you ever wondered, if both the Democrats and the Republicans are against deficits, why do we have deficits?
Have you ever wondered, if all the politicians are against inflation and high taxes, why do we have inflation and high taxes?
You and I don't propose a federal budget. The President does.
You and I don't have the Constitutional authority to vote on appropriations. The House of Representatives does.
You and I don't write the tax code. Congress does.
You and I don't set fiscal policy. Congress does.
You and I don't control monetary policy. The Federal Reserve Bank does.
One hundred senators, 435 congressmen, one President, and nine Supreme Court justices equates to 545 human beings -- out of 300 million -- that are directly, legally, morally, and individually responsible for the domestic problems that plague this country.
I excluded the members of the Federal Reserve Board because that problem was created by the Congress. In 1913, Congress delegated its Constitutional duty to provide a sound currency to a federally chartered, but private, central bank.
I excluded all the special interests and lobbyists for a sound reason. They have no legal authority. They have no ability to coerce a senator, a congressman, or a president to do one cotton-picking thing. I don't care if they offer a politician $1 million dollars in cash. The politician has the power to accept or reject it. No matter what the lobbyist promises, it is the legislator's responsibility to determine how he/she votes.
Those 545 human beings spend much of their energy convincing you that what they did is not their fault. They cooperate in this common con regardless of party.
What separates a politician from a normal human being is an excessive amount of gall. No normal human being would have the gall of a Speaker, who stood up and criticized the President for creating deficits. The President can only propose a budget. He cannot force the Congress to accept it.
The Constitution, which is the supreme law of the land, gives sole responsibility to the House of Representatives for originating and approving appropriations and taxes. House members, not the President, can approve any budget they want. If the President vetoes it, they can pass the budget over his veto if they want to and agree to.
It seems inconceivable to me that a nation of 300 million people can not replace the 545 people who stand convicted, by present facts, of incompetence and irresponsibility. I can't think of a single domestic problem that is not traceable directly to those 545 people. When you fully grasp the plain truth that 545 people exercise the power of the federal government, then it must follow that what exists is what they want to exist.
If the tax code is unfair, it's because they want it unfair.
If the budget is in the red, it's because they want it in the red.
If the Army and Marines are in Iraq, it's because they want them in Iraq.
If they do not receive social security but are on an elite retirement plan not available to the people, it's because they want it that way.
Do not let these 545 people shift the blame to bureaucrats, whom they hire and whose jobs they can abolish; to lobbyists, whose gifts and advice they can reject; to regulators, to whom they give the power to regulate and from whom they can take this power. Above all, do not let those 545 people con you into the belief that there exists disembodied mystical forces like "the economy," "inflation," or "politics" that prevent them from doing what they take an oath to do.
Those 545 people, and they alone, are responsible. They, and they alone, have the power. They, and they alone, should be held accountable by the people who are their bosses . . . provided the voters have the gumption to manage their own employees.
We should vote all of them out of office and clean up their mess!
Sales Tax
School Tax
Liquor Tax
Luxury Tax
Excise Taxes
Property Tax
Cigarette Tax
Medicare Tax
Inventory Tax
Real Estate Tax
Well Permit Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Inheritance Tax
Road Usage Tax
CDL License Tax
Dog License Tax
State Income Tax
Food License Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Gross Receipts Tax
Social Security Tax
Service Charge Tax
Fishing License Tax
Federal Income Tax
Building Permit Tax
IRS Interest Charges
Hunting License Tax
Marriage License Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Personal Property Tax
Accounts Receivable Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
State Unemployment Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Gasoline Tax (currently 44.75 cents per gallon)
Utility Taxes Vehicle License Registration Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes
Telephone Recurring and Nonrecurring Charges Tax
Not one of these taxes (listed above) existed 100 years ago and our nation was the most prosperous in the world at that time. We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and moms stayed home to raise the kids.
What happened? Can you spell p-o-l-i-t-i-c-i-a-n-s?
Adapted from an 545 People written by Charley Reese.
Dashing Through the Snow
Dashing Through the Snow by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark
"In the picturesque village of Branscombe, New Hampshire, the townsfolk are all pitching in to prepare for the first Festival of Joy. The night before the festival begins, a group of employees at the local market learn that they have won $180 million in the lottery. One of their co-workers, Duncan, decided at the last minute, on the advice of a pair of crooks masquerading as financial advisers, not to play. Then he goes missing. A second winning lottery ticket was purchased in the next town, but the winner hasn't come forward. Could Duncan have secretly bought it?
The Clarks' endearing heroes -- Alvirah Meehan, the amateur sleuth, and private investigator Regan Reilly -- has arrived in Branscombe for the festival They are just the people to find out what is amiss. As they dig beneath the surface, they find that life in Branscombe is not as tranquil as it appears."
It was a fast, easy read. It was very enjoyable but it lacked the intensity that is usually seen by both of these authors.
It was fun to see so many of my favorite characters (Alvirah & Willy, Regan & Jack, Nora & Luke) from both authors combined in this mystery.
Rating (1, lowest; 5, highest): 3.5
I was not compensated in any way for this review.
Thought of the Day - 9/19/10
Love cures people -- both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.Around the 'Net - Kashless
Instead of splurging on brand new ice skates that your kids will soon outgrow or splurging on a brand new flute that your child will no longer be interested in playing in a few weeks, visit the newest exchange site Kashless. You can get pretty much anything - sports equipment, school supplies, instruments, furniture, you name it -- for FREE from others.
It's also a great way to clear away your own clutter.
Thought of the Day - 9/18/10
He who has health has hope. He who has hope has everything.
~~ Arabian proverb ~~
Works for Me - Hang a Picture
I love sharing household tips and ideas that others may not have thought of, so I am going to share them with my dedicated readers and followers.Need to hang a picture, but not quite sure where the wall stud is? Studs are usually 16 to 24 inches apart, and you can find one by using an electric razor. Turn on the razor and move it horizontally against the wall. When the buzzing gets quieter, you are over a stud. When the buzzing gets louder again, you've passed the stud. You want to place your nail in the middle of the stud.
Bulk Blogging
I'd like to encourage you to try blogging in bulk, instead of blogging every day. Try blogging by the week or better yet by the month. It really relieves you of the stress of daily blogging. I have over 12 blogs and each are totally different from each other and different than your blog(s). My personal goal for each blog is 2 - 3 posts per week. That is only 8 - 12 posts a month. Everything else in addition to this amount is a bonus. Surely you have 8 - 12 things you can write about . . . right now.
Holistic Wisdom
Like many of you, I have seen my Aunt, Grandmother, Grandfather, and Mother suffer from cancer, and they all have passed from it. So many amazing and beautiful women have been afflicted. You need to be educated about breast cancer and practice preventive measures through diet and lifestyle.
Life is short and celebrating the pleasure of life is important!
Recycle That One Can
According to the EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency), the energy saved from recycling just one aluminum drink can is enough to power a 100-watt light bulb for 20 hours or a TV for two hours.
Thought of the Day - 9/16/10
If you want to feel rich, just count all of the things you have that money can't buy.
~~ Robert Marlowe ~~
Simply Healthy #7
When washing your hands, don't skip the soap. Rinsing them with water alone, even hot water, doesn't get rid of bacteria and viruses. Scrub your hands for 15 to 20 seconds, then dry them thoroughly, as germs attach more readily to, and multiply more quickly on, moist surfaces. Then turn off the faucet with a paper towel, since that handle is often the dirtiest thing in a restroom. If there isn't any soap, use the mini sanitizer you keep in your bag/purse.
Thought of the Day - 9/15/10
If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.
~~ Abigail VanBuren ~~
Just 27 Words
The most powerful 27 words...
God, our Father, walk through my house and take away all my worries and illnesses and please watch over and heal my family in Jesus name. Amen.
Around the 'Net - Trial X
Promising new treatments for common diseases may be within your reach years before they're available to the general public. If you have a serious illness, like diabetes or cancer, consider joining a clinical trial. Visit TrialX.com, a site that uses specific criteria to match you to a study. Enter your personal info (age, gender, condition, and location), and you'll instantly receive a short list of relevant, nearby trials. Print the details, bring them to your doctor to discuss, then email the researcher to apply.
Thought of the Day - 9/14/10
If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of payments.
Thought of the Day - 9/12/10
If you want to be well liked never lie about yourself and be careful when telling the truth about others.
Thought of the Day - 9/11/10
If you woke up this morning with more health than illness . . . you are more blessed than the million who will not survive this week.
Thought of the Day - 9/10/10
If you don't like something about yourself, change it. If you can't change it, accept it.
~~ Ted Shackelford ~~
Thought of the Day - 9/9/10
If you go out looking for friends, you're going to find they are very scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you'll find them everywhere.
~~ Zig Zigler ~~
Thought of the Day - 9/8/10
If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
Thought of the Day - 9/7/10
As long as youre going to be thinking anyway, THINK BIG.
~~ Donald Trump ~~
Thought of the Day - 9/3/10
If you only have the Word, you will dry up.
If you only have the Spirit, you will blow up.
But if you have the Word and the Spirit, you go up and grow up.
~~ Author Unknown ~~
How Spiritual Are You?
You Are Super Spiritual |
 You are in touch with the world around you, and you find peace in connecting with others. You believe that every life is special and that every life has a purpose. You value harmony and understanding. You try not to judge, bicker, and fight. As simple as it sounds, you truly think it's important to make the world a better place. |
Thought of the Day - 9/2/10
When I was a child, I used to think a mistake was simply a mistake. You make it, you pay for it, you move on.
Now, I think, some mistakes are like a pebble hitting a pond. They start a small ripple, then get bigger and bigger, an exploding circle of mistakes, until they become a tidal wave and you simply drown.
Get Your Flag Ready
Please join the FLY THE FLAG campaign. If you don't have a flag, get one... even a small flag will work.
On Saturday, September 11th, 2010, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States . Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this ninth anniversary of one our country's worst tragedies. We do this in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.
In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn't take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds.
So, here's what we need you to do . . .
Fly an American flag of any size on 9/11. Honestly, Americans should fly the flag year-round, but if you don't, then, at least, make it a priority on this day.
Thank you for your participation.
God Bless You and God Bless America!!!
Thought of the Day - 8/31/10
If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap.
If you want happiness for a day, go fishing.
If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune.
If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.
~~ Chinese proverb ~~
Thought of the Day - 8/30/10
If you have never been hated by your child,
you have never been a parent.
~~ Bette Davis ~~
Thought of the Day - 8/29/10
If you laugh a lot, when you get older your wrinkles will be in the right places.
~~ Andrew Mason ~~
Thought of the Day - 8/28/10
If you have much, give of your wealth;
if you have little, give of your heart.
~~ Arab proverb ~~
Thought of the Day - 8/27/10
you will be endlessly disappointed.
Thought of the Day - 8/26/10
If you decide not to choose then you have already made the wrong choice.
Thought of the Day - 8/25/10
The distance between defeat and victory is measured by the distance it takes for us to fall on our knees before God in prayer.
Thought of the Day - 8/22/10
Sometimes I feel as if everybody else has come into the world with a set of instructions about how to live and someone had forgotten to give them to me. Sometimes I have no clue what I am supposed to feel, so much of the time I fake at being a human being, with no idea how other people feel. What is it like to really love someone? What is it like to really fit in or belong somewhere? I learned at an early age to give the impression of a normal, happy girl, but inside I have always felt lonely.
Thought of the Day - 8/21/10
I am one of the most unhelpless, self-sufficient people I know. Ask any man who has ever loved me. I do not want to depend on anybody for anything. I was taught it was wrong to depend on others. I have always taken care of myself. I didn’t want to need anybody.
Now I need to learn to depend on others and ask for help.
Thought of the Day - 8/20/10
I know that being in love all by yourself is the loneliest, most painful experience.
Thought of the Day - 8/19/10
You’ve heard the phrase: You can’t be too rich or too thin. Why doesn’t anyone say: You can be too poor or too fat?
Thought of the Day - 8/18/10
The problems we encounter that no one else seems to understand -- God sees.
The pain we feel -- God sees.
The tasks we perform for which no one thanks us or pats us on the back -- God sees.
Thought of the Day - 8/17/10
We can choose to accept the things we cannt change and learn to act on the things we can change. We gain self-respect when we decide to stop blaming others for our dilemmas and start taking responsibility for our own choices.
Thought of the Day - 8/14/10
If you are willing to admit you are wrong when you are wrong, you are all right.
Thought of the Day - 8/13/10
If you are not enjoying your work, you should either change your attitude or change your job.
~~ Leo Tolstoy ~~
Thought of the Day - 8/12/10
If you are never scared, embarrassed, or hurt, it means you never take chances.
Continuing
Even though I was off-line, I continued to search and write my daily thoughts. Over the next few days, I will be adding those thoughts to the blog.
Thought of the Day - 8/10/10
When I saw you the first time, I had no way of knowing how incredibly special you are on the inside. How wise, how good. I didn't know that I could feel the way I do -- whole and complete -- whenever I am with you.
I'm Back
Due to my health issues getting worse and a totally unexpected and difficult move, I have been off-line for four months. I am truly sorry for being MIA. I am so glad to be back on-line and can't wait to get back into blogging.
Thought of the Day - 8/7/10
When a young woman can hear, see, and feel the love of her Father in heaven, she is changed. Like a caterpillar emerges from a cocoon as a butterfly, a young woman can fly into womanhood in beauty and valor if we help her grasp the love of God.
~~ Pam Farrel ~~
Thought of the Day - 8/6/10
Little deeds of kindness,
Little words of love,
Make our earth an Eden,
Like the heaven above.
~~ Julia Carney ~~
Thought of the Day - 8/3/10
Today's thought of the day is dedicated to all of those who were so helpful and thoughtful one year ago when my mother passed away.
Perhaps you sent a lovely card,
Or sat quietly in a chair.
Perhaps you sent a floral piece,
If so, we saw it there.
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words,
As any friend could say.
Perhaps you were not there at all,
Just thought of us that day.
Whatever you did to console our hearts,
We thank you so much whatever the part.
I miss you, Mom!
Thought of the Day - 8/1/10
Ironic that the things men would do for love could be so much worse than the things they'd do out of hate.
Thought of the Day - 7/31/10
Puzzled, my friend got up and looked in the basket. There were many bottles of pills. She read the dates and names of the pills on the bottles. The date on some of the bottles was almost a year ago, but the bottles looked almost full.
"I don't understand," she said.
"I have many bad days that bring me back crashing to earth. What's a pill going to do about that!," I said. "I'm afraid I'll take those pills and it won't get any better. That nothing will change and what will I have to to look forward to then. What will I hope for then?"
The haunted look on my face undid her. I broke and she took me into her arms, cradling my head, and rocking me against her.
Thought of the Day - 7/29/10
Images flashed, nothing I could help or stop, snatches of our romance, but it isn't the romantic part that I remembered most. It was those homey moments, him fixing things around the house, me shaving his head, the way he has to eat so slowly, the way we both love pizza... I thought about how he was the only person in my life who didn't expect me to be the strong one all the time. I thought about how safe I used to feel when I was in his arms. I thought about how charming he is.
Thought of the Day - 7/28/10
I wonder if the problem is really his job or his guilt . . . or if we had unconsciously conspired together to keep a safe distance from a relationship that has all the potential to be lasting and real.
Thought of the Day - 7/27/10
Life is an adventure. It’s a wild ride through our 20s, 30s, and beyond. From the changing landscape of relationships to possibly marriage and motherhood; physical, financial, and emotional swings; to the lessons learned along the way, it’s generally not for the weak or wimpy, and definitely not for those traveling through life alone.
Thankfully, we have our girlfriends. From old friends who have known us for years, through relationships, hairstyles, and a variety of jeans sizes . . . to new friends we love connecting with, learning about/from, and with whom we enjoy watching our friendship grow.
Thought of the Day - 7/25/10
I am a mother! That was the bottom line. The mothering part of her was strong . . . so strong there is a tendency for it to squeeze out everything else.
Thought of the Day - 7/24/10
My pleasure in the day has returned. I can't sort through the reasons and come up with the right one, but it had something to do with being included, and sharing, and being a part of a whole.
Thought of the Day - 7/23/10
Thought of the Day - 7/22/10
Love doesn't come easy -- not the kind of love that lasts. It requires work and effort from both parties involved.
Thought of the Day - 7/21/10
Thought of the Day - 7/20/10
There are days I wonder if I had the right to bring my children into this world. (Look at all the problems: Kids deal with much more stuff in this generation. Kids grow up faster. Politics, environment, and wars have made the Earth worse.)
Thought of the Day - 7/18/10
I often look out the window and I see an ordinary world. Ordinary trees, ordinary grass, ordinary blue sky, hardly changing from one year to the next. Though most never see it, those of us with any sense know that an extraordinary force began all of this. Sometimes, once in a great while, an ordinary person is allowed to see that extraordinary force.
We can't always understand why God chooses the vessel he chooses. When He does choose a vessel, we'd better listen to the message.
Thought of the Day - 7/17/10
Think of yourself as a vessel, a cup. Don't try to guess what the Master will pour into you before he pours. Pray it is the Master who pours. Then be willing to accept whatever message He wishes to fill you with. It's His to fill. You only receive.
Thought of the Day - 7/15/10
The path between the natural and the supernatural -- between evil and good -- is not such an easy path. It's usually accomplished with things like death. With tormenting. Why do you suppose Christianity waves a cross on its flag? Do you know how cruel the cross was? You would think there might be a simpler, more humane means for God to bring about the death of His son. Before fruit can grow, a seed must die. Before a child is born, a mother must wail.
Thought of the Day - 7/14/10
We eat dinner every night together around the dinner table. It is a time to share, teach, and have a sense of belonging.
Thought of the Day - 7/13/10
You can get through life if you realize at an early age that the only book in the world that really means anything is the Holy Bible.
Thought of the Day - 7/12/10
I can remember at the age of eleven thinking . . .
I haven't heard one fact of life that I liked yet.
Thought of the Day - 7/11/10
I may have several degrees and certificates, but I sure can be dumb sometimes.
Thought of the Day - 7/8/10
As "they" say: You can tell how a man will act towards his wife by the way he treats his mother.
Thought of the Day - 7/7/10
If you don’t obsess over staying young, getting older is easier.
~~ Daisy Fuentes ~~
Thought of the Day - 7/6/10
As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
Thought of the Day - 7/5/10
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of your arm.
Thought of the Day - 7/3/10
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed and redeemed and redeemed…
Thought of the Day - 7/2/10
Time Tested Beauty Tips
For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge you’ll never walk alone…
~~ Sam Levenson ~~
Thought of the Day - 7/1/10
Realize that you have hurt others, even if you didn't mean to. When you are self-destructive, negative, rude, disrespectful, angry, resentful, acknowledge it and forgive yourself. Start again because it is never too late to be the person you imagine yourself to be. Never, ever stop striving to be that person.
Thought of the Day - 6/30/10
Forgiveness is an act of consciousness. Forgiveness will liberate your spirit . . . so forgive those who have hurt you.
Thought of the Day - 6/29/10
Never blame others for what happens or does not happen to you. You, and only you, are in control of your actions and reactions. You choose how to respond to a crisis, turmoil, love, and happiness.
Thought of the Day - 6/28/10
Teenagers are so emotional and so unpredictable, and movies and video games are so permeated with violence that it is no wonder teenagers reach for a knife or gun when frustrated. I know of instances where teens killed parents for refusing to allow them to attend a rock concert or for making them go to church. Then there are the school shootings that seem to occur with sickening regularity ever since Columbine. I am convinced that all this youthful anger is a symptom that something is wrong, but I am not sure exactly what.
Maybe teenage boys should be sent off to live in a hut with tribal elders until they are deemed fit to marry and assume their place in society, as is the custom with some primitive tribes. Send the teens to some wise shaman who would teach him the secrets of manhood. Like most kids, my son is finding it hard to take advice from his mother when his mother is the very same person he is trying to separate himself from in order to establish his own identity.
There has to be a better way than the present system of intense peer pressure in junior high school/middle school/intermediate school/high school with the stress of academics and puberty.
Thought of the Day - 6/27/10
I sighed in frustration as I rested my back against the tree. I had never felt so powerless. It was like watching some awful disaster approach and being unable to do anything to stop it. Feeling something crawling on my hand, I shook it, sending a large black ant into space. It landed on the ground near the foot of the tree. I watched, fascinated, as the little half-inch creature made its way along the fissures in the bark, apparently determined to climb the tree.
“Okay, ant,” I said, straightening my shoulders, “I get the point. You can’t give up when you meet an obstacle, you have to pick yourself up and try again.”
Thought of the Day - 6/26/10
We said we loved each other, didn’t that mean anything? At the very least, it should mean I-take-your-calls-even-when-I’m-pissed-at-you.
Thought of the Day - 6/25/10
My grandmother used to say that you have to let bad news sink into your bones. You absorb it, and all the losses and setbacks in your life become a part of who you are.
Thought of the Day - 6/22/10
Sexual attraction produces a great deal of energy between two people. It charges the air around them.
Thought of the Day - 6/21/10
It is comforting, not to mention extremely reassuring, to have him nearby. There is something solid and substantial about him. I am reluctant to let him go when he leaves.
Thought of the Day - 6/20/10
They (whomever they are) say a good relationship should be founded on something more substantial than subtlety and romance because those qualities never last long.
Thought of the Day - 6/19/10
The thought of him with another woman now, after what we’ve shared these past months, is very difficult to handle!
That realization hit me harder than any punch. He does not fit into the same category as the other men I have known. I am not going to be able to stay in the safe zone this time. When this was over I will be going down hard.
Thought of the Day - 6/18/10
I am saving myself. When it comes to feeling guilty about living or dealing with depression we can all hold out helping hands to each other, doctors can supply some very helpful medications, but in the end, each of us has to have the will to swim to shore on our own. No one can carry another person. Not for long, at any rate.
Thought of the Day - 6/17/10
The best tool in the world is worthless unless the man using it knows what he’s doing.
Thought of the Day - 6/16/10
There are not a lot of moments in life like this one. Moments such as this; when awareness and anticipation and the sheer thrill of being alive all come together in an intoxicating brew that made the heart sing and the pulse beat fast; such moments were to be savored and appreciated.
Thought of the Day - 6/15/10
The older you get, the more you understand that reality and fiction don’t have to match up. They are mirror images, not exact duplicates. They each have a place. Both are important. But they are not the same. A smart person doesn’t try to make one into the other.
Thought of the Day - 6/14/10
The thing about him is that I never had to worry about illusions or false reflections in a mirror. He is for real. And so is his love.
Thought of the Day - 6/13/10
In America a person of quality and class is not judged by aristocracy of birth but by his or her behavior.
~~ Fannie Flagg, Standing in the Rainbow ~~
Thought of the Day - 6/12/10
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
~~ Chinese Proverb ~~
Thought of the Day - 6/11/10
He says, “ I wish you would stop worry about every damn thing. You are going to drive yourself crazy.”
I can’t help it. I am a worrier! I was nervous as a child. I was nervous as a teenager. I have always been nervous.
If you have never been nervous, you don’t know what it’s like. People act like it is something I want to do. I don’t wake every morning and say, Oh, ZI just can’t wait to be a nervous wreck all day and worry myself to death about everybody and just about jump out of my skin every time the phone rings. I wish you would try to understand. I guess its just part of nature. Some animals are nervous and some animals aren’t. I don’t know why, but I am sure the good Lord has his reasons. You can’t change people’s nature. You can’t say to a bird, be more like a cow. Or a lion to be more like a monkey. I wish I could change.
Thought of the Day - 6/10/10
Why do you suppose people get flustered in the presence of beauty?
I suppose it’s because beauty is desirable – to be close to beauty is to be close to something you want. When you want something badly but cannot have it, you get flustered.
Thought of the Day - 6/9/10
News is all about timing. Get the story a day early and its news; get it a day late and its history.
Thought of the Day - 6/7/10
At the CETC they use a little white towel rolled up and taped at both ends. They have a room with a while wall full of holes. A trainer stands behind the wall with the towels; inside one of the holes is a sample of cocaine or heroin. When the dog detects the scent, he walks up to the hole and the man sticks the towel out – that’s the reward. The dog could care less about finding drugs; all he wants is the towel. That’s all the dog ever does – he spends his whole life searching for that little white towel.
What’s your little white towel?
Thought of the Day - 6/6/10
Why should I feel inferior? I had only learned these revelations myself a few days ago. I should not take responsibility for them. It isn’t about me; it was about my siblings, my parents – about things done to me and not about things I have done myself. None of it changed any essential fact about me – about the woman I am or the things I have managed to accomplish all on my own.
For some reason I still feel that something precious had been taken from me, and the feeling makes me angry and afraid. I hate that feeling – the feeling of being along, of being the only one different.
Thought of the Day - 6/5/10
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
~~ Eleanor Roosevelt ~~
Thought of the Day - 6/4/10
Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
~~ Mark Twain ~~
Thought of the Day - 6/2/10
The old believe everything;
the middle-aged suspect everything;
the young know everything.
~~ Oscar Wilde ~~
Thought of the Day - 6/1/10
The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions.
~~ Lord Alfred Tennyson ~~
Thought of the Day - 5/31/10
If I could make a wish for you, I'd wish that all the things you do for othes would come home to you . . . every smile, every deed of kindness, every word of comfort, and every act of love.
Thought of the Day - 5/30/10
Waste no more time talking about great souls and how they should be. Become one yourself.
~~ Marcus Aurelisu Antoninus
Thought of the Day - 5/29/10
He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much.
~~ Elisabeth-Anne Stanley ~~
Thought of the Day - 5/28/10
The Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.
! Samuel 16:7
Thought of the Day - 5/27/10
He who is of calm
and happy nature
will hardly feel
the pressure of old age.
~~ Plato ~~
Thought of the Day - 5/26/10
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.
~~ Henry David Thoreau ~~
Thought of the Day - 5/22/10
Seek not, my soul, the life of immortals; but enjoy to the full the resources that are within reach.
~~ Pindar ~~
Thought of the Day - 5/21/10
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, you righteous, and shout for joy, all you that are upright in heart.
Psalm 32:11
Thought of the Day - 5/20/10
Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been.
~~ Mark Twain ~~
Thought of the Day - 5/18/10
If you want to touch the past, touch a stone.
If you want to touch the present, touch a rose.
If you want to touch the future, touch a child.
Thought of the Day - 5/16/10
Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.
Thought of the Day - 5/15/10
Dance as if no one is watching.
Sing as if no one is listening.
Love as if you've never been hurt.
Thought of the Day - 5/14/10
A heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others.
~~ Frank L. Baum, Wizard of Oz ~~
Thought of the Day - 5/13/10
A child sings before it speaks,
dances almost before it walks,
music is with us from the beginning.
~~ Pamela Brown ~~
Thought of the Day - 5/10/10
When music is in the air and love is in our hearts, angels work wonders.
Thought of the Day - 5/9/10
Dream your dreams until they all come true. It's one of the most important thing you'll ever do!
Thought of the Day - 5/8/10
The passage of time brings the grace of experience, the wisdom of love, the anticipation of something wonderful, and the beauty of life's dream. Celebrate every moment.
~~ Flavia ~~
Thought of the Day - 5/4/10
We are each of us angels with only one wing,
and we can only fly by embracing one another.
~~ Luciano de Crescenzo ~~
Thought of the Day - 5/2/10
Friendship above all ties does bind the heart,
and faith in friendship is the noblest part.
~~ Lord Orrey ~~
Thought of the Day - 5/1/10
I belive that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.
Thought of the Day - 4/30/10
Those whom we support hold us up in life.
~~ Maria von Ebner Eschenbauch ~~
Thought of the Day - 4/29/10
You're my best buddy
My favorite friend
We'll always be pals
From now 'til the end.
~~ Author Unknown, read in greeting card ~~
Thought of the Day - 4/27/10
Our family is a circle of strength and love.
With every birth and every union, the circle grows.
Every crises faced together makes the circle stronger.
Every joy shared add more love.
~~ Sandy Muncy ~~
Thought of the Day - 4/25/10
As pure as the winter's first snow, you are,
A vision of innocence blessed from afar.
Sent to this earth for us all to love,
A cherished, adorable, gift from above.
A child of the angels and god child to me,
The dearest of treasures there ever could be.
~~ Genie Graveline ~~
Thought of the Day - 4/24/10
To the past, present, and the future,
I dedicate this blog.
To the past, because I came out of it.
To the present, because I live in it.
To the future, because my children shall inherit it.
Thought of the Day - 4/23/10
When the first baby laughed for the first time
the laugh broke into a thousand pieces
and they all went skipping about
and that was the beginning of fairies.
~~ J. M. Barrie ~~
Thought of the Day - 4/22/10
To Be Loved
Now gently rock me in your arms, and I know that I am loved.
Now teach me all life's golden rules, and I know that I am loved.
Now the world is calling, let me go, and I know that I am loved.
~~ Author Unknown ~~
Thought of the Day - 4/21/10
God made a world of his dreams,
Of magic mountains, oceans, and streams,
Prairies and plains and wooded land,
Then paused and said, "I need someone to stand...
On top of the mountains, to conquer the seas,
Explore the plains and climb the trees.
Someone to start out small and grow
Sturdy, strong, like a tree" and so
He created boys, full of spirit and fun.
~~ Author Unknown ~~
Thought of the Day - 4/20/10
I wish I could give you all that I see . . .
The gold of the sunrise, the emerald of trees,
The diamonds of stars, the perfume of the breeze,
A world full of peace, where people are free,
Love, faith, friends, and hope -- to help you to be
A strong, loving person -- the "you" that I see.
But all I can give is a gift that is free --
All the love in my heart, for you, from me.
Thought of the Day - 4/19/10
How great is the love the father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God.
1 John 3:1a
Thought of the Day - 4/18/10
If I had my life to live over, instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I’d have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
~~ Erma Bombeck ~~
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Thought of the Day - 4/17/10
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~~ Chinese Proverb ~~
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Thought of the Day - 4/16/10
Half the things you worry about will never happen, and the other half are gonna happen anyway.
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