Well today was one of those days when I ask myself are you okay? It is the feeling of not knowing are you sad or happy or kinda in the middle? I feel that the water running over my feet is getting on my pants and I hate that...I have the feeling that the sun feels really nice on my skin, but then I think I am burning...It is the thought of I just washed my car...so I sure a rain shower will pop up! One of those o so great Wednesdays I guess.
I think today would be a good day for someone to come up to me and ask, "How are you doing?" I think I would just tell them to pull up a chair...or maybe just run the other way :) I don't know what would be best...well I do for them RUN!
It isn't that my life it terrible - I am blessed in so many ways maybe I just need to list some...
I Love God
I am married to someone who loves me and I share the same feelings for him.
My mom and dad are great - wouldn't trade them for ANYONE!
I have a GREAT family - I know that I can count on them...
I may not have any brother or sisters but I have aunts uncles and cousins! you know who you are!!!
I have a cat named Cleo and a pig named Guine - that are very sweet-can't put a $ on them.
My heart is still beating.
I have my 5 senses.
I have a nice house to live in that Rodney and I own
I have a car to drive...it's not paid for but I can make the payments
I have the $ to buy flowers and enjoy my flower beds...
I have a job
Rodney has a job
Neither of us are careless with money - that is a great thing - no fusses
We have food to eat
We have too many cloths
I have a bed to sleep in
This list could go on, but I don't want to bore the few people who actually read this...Althought this might be something good for other to do write down what is good in their life - It makes you quit feeling sorry for yourself - well it did me...I think maybe I am just ready to be home in my own home...I am house sitting this week so I have been pretty much by myself the last couple of day...Rodney will have a basketcase coming home to him tomorrow :)
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
"This will improve your life" Well that is what the other blogger said?
Questions #1
What is the strangest thing you carry in your wallet or purse?
I will go ahead and answer this...
For me it is a dollar bill with a pink bandade wrapped around it...I bet you are asking why? Well probably 6 years ago (maybe longer, I'm not good with dates) my papaw was put in the hospital with some problems with his heart...and some how he ended up with this dollar taped to his bed rail with this lovely pink bandade...and well he gave it to me when he got out and I have kept it with me ever since and I have no intentions of taking it out :)
What is the strangest thing you carry in your wallet or purse?
I will go ahead and answer this...
For me it is a dollar bill with a pink bandade wrapped around it...I bet you are asking why? Well probably 6 years ago (maybe longer, I'm not good with dates) my papaw was put in the hospital with some problems with his heart...and some how he ended up with this dollar taped to his bed rail with this lovely pink bandade...and well he gave it to me when he got out and I have kept it with me ever since and I have no intentions of taking it out :)
Movie on Lifetime
I watched a good movie last night on Lifetime...I am not big on setting down and staying there for an entire movie but this one had me...I can't remember the name of it though??? (sounds about right) Anyway it was about a girl that found love and then the man was taken away by fire...then she met someone else and she fell in love with him...then he was taken away by a bomb and was burned pretty bad...Then the 3rd guys well you just need to watch the movie...
It just made me think about everything and that there are people in our lives that we don't even relize are there. In this movie it was someone from her past that was doing everything he could so she wasn't happy...
Of course, I watched this movie and then dreamed about it, so needless to say I was chased all night :)
It just made me think about everything and that there are people in our lives that we don't even relize are there. In this movie it was someone from her past that was doing everything he could so she wasn't happy...
Of course, I watched this movie and then dreamed about it, so needless to say I was chased all night :)
Monday, May 14, 2007
2am - blah blah
Well here I am awake at 2 in the morning...if you know me this isn't normal!! I was sick yesterday and stayed on the couch...well I did get up and go to church thinking I might get to feeling better and I didn't...so I came back home and laid down...I took some sinus medicine and now I can't sleep!!! So this is a great time to update me blog :)
On Thursday of last week ETHAL, a dog that is in the office were I work, had to be put down...very sad day She had heart failure and just wasn't doing good at all. So now there is only one dog, Skipper, and one cat, tabby, at work...Not over a year ago TOSHA had to be put down...she had cancer and was really in bad shape (she was a rotweiler) Anyway...
On Saturday the 12th there was another benefit for my cousin, STACEY who has cancer...It was a busy day, there was a huge yard sale, and bake sale, silent auction, and bingo - lots of music and food!!! It went over very well and made a bunch of money for the family!! Please keep this family in your prayers every night!
Having something like this happen to a close family member is really a eye opener...It just shows what you hear everyday you don't know what tomorrow will bring and you can count on having another day. It makes you realize how blessed you really are and your problems that you moan and carry on about really doesn't matter!! Now I relize that when I say, "It can wait til tomorrow" I have a second thougt about if it really can...
On Thursday of last week ETHAL, a dog that is in the office were I work, had to be put down...very sad day She had heart failure and just wasn't doing good at all. So now there is only one dog, Skipper, and one cat, tabby, at work...Not over a year ago TOSHA had to be put down...she had cancer and was really in bad shape (she was a rotweiler) Anyway...
On Saturday the 12th there was another benefit for my cousin, STACEY who has cancer...It was a busy day, there was a huge yard sale, and bake sale, silent auction, and bingo - lots of music and food!!! It went over very well and made a bunch of money for the family!! Please keep this family in your prayers every night!
Having something like this happen to a close family member is really a eye opener...It just shows what you hear everyday you don't know what tomorrow will bring and you can count on having another day. It makes you realize how blessed you really are and your problems that you moan and carry on about really doesn't matter!! Now I relize that when I say, "It can wait til tomorrow" I have a second thougt about if it really can...
Monday, May 7, 2007
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Pretty Good I'd Say...
THE BEST COMEBACK LINE EVER!
Marine Corps General Reinwald was interviewed on the Radio the other day and you'll love his reply to the lady who Interviewed him concerning guns and children. Regardless of how you feel about gun laws you gotta love this!!!! This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. It is a portion of a National Public Radio (NPR) interview, which is a nationally funded, Between a female broadcaster and US Marine Corps General Reinwald who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting His military installation.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: So, General Reinwald, what things are you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base?
GENERAL REINWALD: We're going to teach them climbing,canoeing,archery,and shooting.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Shooting! That's a bit irresponsible,isn't it?
GENERAL REINWALD: I don't see why, they'll be properly supervised on the rifle range.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Don't you admit that this is a terribly dangerous activity to be teaching children?
GENERAL REINWALD: I don't see how. We will be teaching them proper rifle discipline before they even touch a firearm.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: But you're equipping them to become violent killers.
GENERAL REINWALD: Well, ma'am, you're equipped to be a prostitute, but you're not one, are you?
The radio went silent and the interview ended. You gotta love the Marines! AMERICA , THE HOME OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!!!
Marine Corps General Reinwald was interviewed on the Radio the other day and you'll love his reply to the lady who Interviewed him concerning guns and children. Regardless of how you feel about gun laws you gotta love this!!!! This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. It is a portion of a National Public Radio (NPR) interview, which is a nationally funded, Between a female broadcaster and US Marine Corps General Reinwald who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting His military installation.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: So, General Reinwald, what things are you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base?
GENERAL REINWALD: We're going to teach them climbing,canoeing,archery,and shooting.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Shooting! That's a bit irresponsible,isn't it?
GENERAL REINWALD: I don't see why, they'll be properly supervised on the rifle range.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Don't you admit that this is a terribly dangerous activity to be teaching children?
GENERAL REINWALD: I don't see how. We will be teaching them proper rifle discipline before they even touch a firearm.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: But you're equipping them to become violent killers.
GENERAL REINWALD: Well, ma'am, you're equipped to be a prostitute, but you're not one, are you?
The radio went silent and the interview ended. You gotta love the Marines! AMERICA , THE HOME OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!!!
ME
The moment you have been waiting for...Yes a picture of ME!
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Friday, April 27, 2007
Letter from God...
As you got up this morning, I watched you, and hoped you would talk to me, even if it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanking me for something good that happened in your life yesterday.
But I noticed you were too busy, trying to find the right outfit to wear.
When you ran around the house getting ready, I knew there would be a few minutes for you to stop and say hello, but you were to busy.
At one point you had to wait fifteen minutes with nothing to do except sit in a chair. Then I saw you spring to your feet. I thought you wanted to talk to me but you ran to the phone and called a friend to get the latest gossip instead. I watched patiently all day long. With all our activities I guess you were too busy to say anything to me.
I noticed that before lunch you looked around, maybe you felt embarrassed to talk to me,that is why you didn't bow your head.
You glanced three or four tables over and you noticed some of your friends talking to me briefly before they ate, but you didn't. That's okay.
There is still more time left, and I hope that you will talk to me yet.
You went home and it seems as if you had lots of things to do. After a few of them were done, you turned on the TV. I don't know if you like TV or not, just about anything goes there and you spend a lot of time each day in front of it not thinking about anything, just enjoying the show.
I waited patiently again as you watched the TV and ate your meal, but again you didn't talk to me.
Bedtime I guess you felt too tired. After you said goodnight to your family you plopped into bed and fell asleep in no time. That's okay because you may not realize that I am always there for you.. I've got patience, more than you will ever know.... I even want to teach you how to be patient with others as well.
I love you so much that I wait everyday for a nod, prayer or thought, or a thankful part of your heart. It is hard to have a one-sided conversation.
Well, you are getting up once again. Once again I will wait, with nothing but love for you. Hoping that today you will give me some time.
Have a nice day!
Your friend,
GOD
But I noticed you were too busy, trying to find the right outfit to wear.
When you ran around the house getting ready, I knew there would be a few minutes for you to stop and say hello, but you were to busy.
At one point you had to wait fifteen minutes with nothing to do except sit in a chair. Then I saw you spring to your feet. I thought you wanted to talk to me but you ran to the phone and called a friend to get the latest gossip instead. I watched patiently all day long. With all our activities I guess you were too busy to say anything to me.
I noticed that before lunch you looked around, maybe you felt embarrassed to talk to me,that is why you didn't bow your head.
You glanced three or four tables over and you noticed some of your friends talking to me briefly before they ate, but you didn't. That's okay.
There is still more time left, and I hope that you will talk to me yet.
You went home and it seems as if you had lots of things to do. After a few of them were done, you turned on the TV. I don't know if you like TV or not, just about anything goes there and you spend a lot of time each day in front of it not thinking about anything, just enjoying the show.
I waited patiently again as you watched the TV and ate your meal, but again you didn't talk to me.
Bedtime I guess you felt too tired. After you said goodnight to your family you plopped into bed and fell asleep in no time. That's okay because you may not realize that I am always there for you.. I've got patience, more than you will ever know.... I even want to teach you how to be patient with others as well.
I love you so much that I wait everyday for a nod, prayer or thought, or a thankful part of your heart. It is hard to have a one-sided conversation.
Well, you are getting up once again. Once again I will wait, with nothing but love for you. Hoping that today you will give me some time.
Have a nice day!
Your friend,
GOD
Did you grow up in the 80's?
You know you grew up in the '80s if.... You ever ended your sentence with "psych" You solved the Rubics cube.....by peeling off the stickers You watched the pound puppies You can sing the rap to "the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" You wore biker shorts under your skirts and felt stylish You yearned to be a member of the Baby-sitters club and tried to start a club of your own. (amen) You owned those little Strawberry Shortcake pals scented dolls You know what 'Whoa' means from Blossom Three words: M.C. Hammer You thought it would be great to have a friend named "boner" You can sing the entire theme song to "Duck Tales" If you played the chipmunks Christmas album all year long! The crypt keeper really freaked you out Remember reading Kool-Aid man comics You ever watched Fraggle Rock You had plastic streamers on the handle bars of your bike When it was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons You wore a pony tail to the side of your head You saw the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the big screen You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school You made your mom buy you one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side You had a Kirk Cameron poster on your bedroom wall You played the game "Mash" with friends at school You wore a Jordache jean jacket and you were proud of it L.A. GEAR Your mother wouldn't let you have garbage pail kids You wanted to change your name to Jem in Kindergarten You remember reading "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" and all the Ramona books You know the profound meaning of "Wax on, Wax off" You wanted to be a Goonie (HELL Ya) You ever wore fluorescent, neon if you will, clothing You wanted to be on StarSearch You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nose fell off. You took Lunch pales to school You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the ONLY female smurf You remember the craze, and then banning of slap bracelets You still get the urge to use "NOT" at the end of every statement you make
You remember Hypercolor T-shirts Barbie and the Rockers was your favorite band You remember Punky Brewster You loved Howard the duck You thought Sheera and He-man should hook up You thought your childhood friends would never leave because you exchanged "friendship bracelets" You ever owned a pair of Jelly Shoes After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you couldn't stop saying "I know you are but what am I?" You remember "I've fallen...and I can't get up!" You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates You ever got seriously injured on a slip and slide You know not to mix poprocks and soda You have played with a 'skip-it' You had or went to a birthday party at McDonald's If you've ever wanted to go to Degrassi High You ever sat on or used one knee on a skateboard You learned oldies songs by watching Alvin and the Chipmunks You had a Glow Worm or watched the cartoons You remember dancing along with the Bangles in "Walk Like An Egyptian" If you remember Heathcliff the orange cat You saw the California Raisins Christmas claymation special You've gone through this list occasionally saying "That wasn't from the 80's" You remember Popples DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!! You wore socks over tights with high-top Reeboks You wore like 8 pairs of socks at once, scrunched down MISS MARY MACK MACK MACK ALL DRESSED IN BLACK BLACK BLACK..... You remember boom boxes instead of CD players You remember watching both "Gremlins" movies You remember the gimp fad You remember the Transformers You had to buy a pair of overalls when everyone stared wearing them You knew what it meant to say: "Care bear stare!!" and you had a favorite You remember Rainbow Bright and MY Little Pony Tails You remember watching TV thinking Doogie Howser was hot! You remember Alf, the little furry brown alien from Malmac You remember the large amounts of hairspray used You remember those very stylish headbands You remember Vicky the Robot You remember Eve Garland from Out of this World and how she could stop time by pressing the tips of her index fingers together and talking to her dad through a glowing cube in her bedroom You remember the beginning of New Kids on the Block You remember watching The Cosby show You remember Mr.Belvadier You remember Michael J. Fox in Family Ties and Back to the Future You tried to copy dance moves from the movies footloose and girls just wanna have fun You've watched pretty in pink and sixteen candles a hundred times
You remember Hypercolor T-shirts Barbie and the Rockers was your favorite band You remember Punky Brewster You loved Howard the duck You thought Sheera and He-man should hook up You thought your childhood friends would never leave because you exchanged "friendship bracelets" You ever owned a pair of Jelly Shoes After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you couldn't stop saying "I know you are but what am I?" You remember "I've fallen...and I can't get up!" You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates You ever got seriously injured on a slip and slide You know not to mix poprocks and soda You have played with a 'skip-it' You had or went to a birthday party at McDonald's If you've ever wanted to go to Degrassi High You ever sat on or used one knee on a skateboard You learned oldies songs by watching Alvin and the Chipmunks You had a Glow Worm or watched the cartoons You remember dancing along with the Bangles in "Walk Like An Egyptian" If you remember Heathcliff the orange cat You saw the California Raisins Christmas claymation special You've gone through this list occasionally saying "That wasn't from the 80's" You remember Popples DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!! You wore socks over tights with high-top Reeboks You wore like 8 pairs of socks at once, scrunched down MISS MARY MACK MACK MACK ALL DRESSED IN BLACK BLACK BLACK..... You remember boom boxes instead of CD players You remember watching both "Gremlins" movies You remember the gimp fad You remember the Transformers You had to buy a pair of overalls when everyone stared wearing them You knew what it meant to say: "Care bear stare!!" and you had a favorite You remember Rainbow Bright and MY Little Pony Tails You remember watching TV thinking Doogie Howser was hot! You remember Alf, the little furry brown alien from Malmac You remember the large amounts of hairspray used You remember those very stylish headbands You remember Vicky the Robot You remember Eve Garland from Out of this World and how she could stop time by pressing the tips of her index fingers together and talking to her dad through a glowing cube in her bedroom You remember the beginning of New Kids on the Block You remember watching The Cosby show You remember Mr.Belvadier You remember Michael J. Fox in Family Ties and Back to the Future You tried to copy dance moves from the movies footloose and girls just wanna have fun You've watched pretty in pink and sixteen candles a hundred times
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Sassafras (Sassy)
I want everyone to take a look at this cat in the picture to the left...This cat is a cat that is very close to my heart and has pretty much always been there with me. I was thinking you have those childhood pets that grow up with you and this cat was there for me through all of my highschool days, dating days, all the friends and family cookouts...meeting Rod for the 1st time - btw this cat loved Rod from the 1st time he came in the house...and Sassy is not the social cat around new people - she just knew he was going to be around for a while. She was there with me when there were deaths in the family and you know I could talk to her and she never argued or nothing she would just look at me with her eyes that said, "It will be alright Don't worry so much!" and last night I was looking through my pics of like Christmas etc. and she was in almost everyone of them...I know that she is aging and she has had a great life but I still just want to know that she will always be there...I guess she will, she will just be in my heart forever...
Piglet
Well, lets talk pigs...When I got married 4 years ago all I talked about was how I wanted a guinne pig and for our anniversary that is what Rod got me...and now after 3 years he is as fat as ever and spoiled rotten...you can walk by his cage without him saying he wants a carrot...and of course we get him one. Rod will feed him then when I walk by he acts like he never was feed so he gets fed twice. I think he trys to see how many times we will feed him...We Love Him!
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Something to Think about...
Scenario: Jack goes duck hunting before school, pulls into school parking lot with shotgun in gun rack.
1973- Vice Principal comes over, takes a look at Jack's shotgun, goes to his car and gets his to show Jac k.
2006- School goes into lock down, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers.
Scenario: Johnny and Mark get into a fist fight after school.
1973- Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up best friends. Nobody goes to jail, nobody arrested, nobody expelled.
2006- Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests Johnny and Mark. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it.
< B>++++++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++++ +
Scenario: Jeffrey won't be still in class, disrupts other students.
1973- Jeffrey sent to office and given a good paddling by Principal.
Sits
still in class.
2006- Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. School gets extra money from state because Jeffrey has a disability.
++++++++++++ +++++++++ +++++
Scenario: Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car and his Dad gives him a whipping.
1973- Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.
2006- Billy's Dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang. Billy's sister is told by state psychologist that she remembers being abused herself and their Dad goes to prison. Billy's mom has affair with psychologist.
++++++++++++ +++++++++ ++++++++
Scenario: Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.
1973- Mark shares aspirin with Principal out on the smoking dock.
2006- Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations. Car searched for drugs and weapons.
++++++++++++ +++++++++ +++++
Scenario: Pedro fails high school English.
1973: Pedro goes to summer school, passes English, goes to college.
2006: Pedro's cause is taken up by state. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against state school system and Pedro's English teacher. English banned from core curriculum. Pedro given diploma anyway but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he can't speak English.
< BR>++++++++++++ +++++++++
Scenario: Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from the 4th of July, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle, blows up a red ant bed.
1973- Ants die.
2006- BATF, Homeland Security, FBI called. Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, FBI investigates parents, siblings removed from home, computers confiscated, Johnny's Dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.
++++++++++++ +++++++++
Scenario: Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee.
He
is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary, hugs him to comfort him.
1973- In a short time Johnny feels better and goes on playing.
2006- Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces
3 years in State Prison. Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.
1973- Vice Principal comes over, takes a look at Jack's shotgun, goes to his car and gets his to show Jac k.
2006- School goes into lock down, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers.
Scenario: Johnny and Mark get into a fist fight after school.
1973- Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up best friends. Nobody goes to jail, nobody arrested, nobody expelled.
2006- Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests Johnny and Mark. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it.
< B>++++++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++++ +
Scenario: Jeffrey won't be still in class, disrupts other students.
1973- Jeffrey sent to office and given a good paddling by Principal.
Sits
still in class.
2006- Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. School gets extra money from state because Jeffrey has a disability.
++++++++++++ +++++++++ +++++
Scenario: Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car and his Dad gives him a whipping.
1973- Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.
2006- Billy's Dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang. Billy's sister is told by state psychologist that she remembers being abused herself and their Dad goes to prison. Billy's mom has affair with psychologist.
++++++++++++ +++++++++ ++++++++
Scenario: Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.
1973- Mark shares aspirin with Principal out on the smoking dock.
2006- Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations. Car searched for drugs and weapons.
++++++++++++ +++++++++ +++++
Scenario: Pedro fails high school English.
1973: Pedro goes to summer school, passes English, goes to college.
2006: Pedro's cause is taken up by state. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against state school system and Pedro's English teacher. English banned from core curriculum. Pedro given diploma anyway but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he can't speak English.
< BR>++++++++++++ +++++++++
Scenario: Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from the 4th of July, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle, blows up a red ant bed.
1973- Ants die.
2006- BATF, Homeland Security, FBI called. Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, FBI investigates parents, siblings removed from home, computers confiscated, Johnny's Dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.
++++++++++++ +++++++++
Scenario: Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee.
He
is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary, hugs him to comfort him.
1973- In a short time Johnny feels better and goes on playing.
2006- Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces
3 years in State Prison. Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.
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