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Important Medical Warning

2010-11-04T11:02:00.002-04:00

Medical Information about Gonorrhea Lectim

The Center for Disease Control has issued a warning about a new virulent strain of this old disease. The disease is called

Gonorrhea Lectim. It's pronounced “Gonna re-elect 'em,” and it is a terrible obamanation.

The disease is contracted through dangerous and high risk behavior involving putting your cranium up your rectum.

Many victims contracted it in 2008...but now most people, after having been infected for the past 1-2 years, are starting to realize how destructive this sickness is.

It's sad because Gonorrhea Lectim is easily cured with a new drug just coming on the market called Votemout.

You take the first dose in 2010 and the second dose in 2012 and simply don't engage in such behavior again; otherwise, it could become permanent and eventually wipe out all life as we know it.

Drafting men over 60 - insightful

2010-10-20T08:56:00.000-04:00

Drafting men over 60----this is funny & obviously written by a Former

Soldier-

I am over 60 and the Armed Forces thinks I'm too old to track down terrorists. You can't be older than 42 to join the military. They've got the whole thing ass-backwards. Instead of sending 18-year olds off to fight, they ought to take us old guys. You shouldn't be able to join a military unit until you're at least 35.

For starters: Researchers say 18-year-olds think about sex every 10 seconds.

Old guys only think about sex a couple of times a day, leaving us more than 28,000 additional seconds per day to concentrate on the enemy.

Young guys haven't lived long enough to be cranky, and a cranky soldier is a dangerous soldier. 'My back hurts! I can't sleep, I'm tired and hungry' We are impatient and maybe letting us kill some asshole that desperately deserves it will make us feel better and shut us up for a while.

An 18-year-old doesn't even like to get up before 10 a.m. Old guys always get up early to pee so what the hell. Besides, like I said, 'I'm tired and can't sleep and since I'm already up, I may as well be up killing some fanatical son-of-a-bitch.

If captured we couldn't spill the beans because we'd forget where we put them. In fact, name, rank, and serial number would be a real brainteaser.

Boot camp would be easier for old guys.. We're used to getting screamed and yelled at and we're used to soft food. We've also developed an appreciation for guns. We've been using them for years as an excuse to get out of the house, away from the screaming and yelling.

They could lighten up on the obstacle course however. I've been in combat and didn't see a single 20-foot wall with rope hanging over the side, nor did I ever do any pushups after completing basic training.

Actually, the running part is kind of a waste of energy, too. I've never seen anyone outrun a bullet.

An 18-year-old has the whole world ahead of him. He's still learning to shave, to start up a conversation with a pretty girl. He still hasn't figured out that a baseball cap has a brim to shade his eyes, not the back of his head.

These are all great reasons to keep our kids at home to learn a little more about life before sending them off into harm's way..

Let us old guys track down those lousey coward terrorists. The last thing an enemy would want to see is a couple of million pissed off old farts with attitudes and automatic weapons who know that their best years are already behind them.

How about recruiting Women over 50 ....in menopause! You think Men have attitudes! Ohhhhhh my God!

If nothing else, put them on border patrol.... They'll have it secured the first night!

How To Train For A Mammogram

2010-10-19T07:48:00.002-04:00

A Question For You

2010-10-14T09:09:00.000-04:00

It's 9:07am and I'm sitting at my desk calling out to all bloggers for help. I'm wearing a nice silk blouse I bought from Macy's for a wedding I went to 2 weeks ago. When I wore it then I had static cling and wearing it today I have static cling. What can I do to get rid of this??? I have no static guard on me (do they still sell that stuff?) and it's driving me nuts!!!!!!! Someone please give me some ideas so I don't have to go through the whole day walking around like this.

Seriously Funny

2010-10-13T10:21:00.000-04:00

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WOW!

2010-10-11T10:58:00.000-04:00

Can you believe its been almost a year since my last post!!! And if you read my last post nothings changed. STILL searching for a job. I am working, however they consider me "part time" and therefore I get no benefits. At the ripe old age of 45 (almost 46) I NEED benefits. It's just so damn hard. I have never had this much trouble trying to find a job in my entire life. I have a stable work history but for every resume I send out there are 100 other people applying for the same job. NOT FAIR! And I'm sure they are choosing those with college degrees over me...whatever. I didn't go to college I went to work. I didn't have the money and back "in my day" (HA) college wasn't a topic of conversation in our house. High School was considered a good education. Not any more. But you know I think I've learned alot and done pretty good considering we had NO computers in our school when I graduated.

Soooo Im just going to get back to bitching and blogging!

2009-11-10T12:49:00.002-05:00

Ok so I've been down for almost a month now. Sorry about that. Couldn't decide if I wanted to spend the money and keep the name or not. Not really thrilled with the name I have so I just transferred it to blogspot. I can decide on a name later.

Job searching at this time of the year literally sucks the big one! Employers however have it made. They can afford to hire college grads and pay them squat because the job searchers can't seem to find anything and are desperate so they settle. Well I haven't even gotten that far! It's depressing knowing that your resume is being "reviewed" and then tossed in the trash. Or maybe they didn't even get far enough to print if off and just hit the delete button. In that case...thanks for saving the environment.

2009-10-08T10:52:00.000-04:00

New Social Site

2009-10-01T09:09:00.004-04:00

SQIP is a new social site still in the early stages of life. Becoming a member now grants you 100 pep's or equity. They are telling me that by joining I can make money while being active on this social site. I did alittle research and read some reviews online and decided to take the plunge. You do not have a downline to worry about but if your interested go ahead and check it out. Apparently they won't be giving away the shares for much longer, its free, your under no obligation and you can cancel at anytime.

Devoted Husband

2009-10-01T08:16:00.001-04:00

Shit My Dad Says

2009-09-24T09:09:00.002-04:00

A friend of my introduced me to this twitter yesterday and I have to say it's down right hilarious. I was literally crying over these tweets and I'm not much of a twitter.

This 29 year old lives with his 73 year old dad. All he does is tweet what his dad says and it's funny as hell.

Check it out. http://twitter.com/Shitmydadsays

Diane Birch

2009-09-22T10:08:00.003-04:00

This twenty something young artist is really something to listen to. My 13 year old daughter played it for me the other day and I can't wait to download this and more of her songs.

My Thoughts Today

2009-09-17T10:24:00.000-04:00

2009-09-10T14:09:00.002-04:00

BUSTED!

2009-09-02T08:29:00.002-04:00

Yesterday I was quietly sitting in my little office cutting up coupons I had just gotten off the internet when the president of the company happened to walk in. Talk about an ackward situation. He was looking at the coupons on my desk and the scissors in my hand as he continued to talk. I informed him that I was taking "a little break" from the tedious task I had been performing (as I laughed). He totally ignored my comment and continued to talk. He left and I (boldly) continued to finish cutting the coupons as fast as I could.

This morning there was no "pink slip" on my desk so I guess thats a good sign and he did leave me a voice mail for another project.

My thinking is this. If the cheap bastard would pay me enough I wouldnt have to clip coupons which I also share with my fellow co-workers!

How I've Longed To Do This!

2009-08-27T08:05:00.001-04:00

2009-08-14T14:34:00.000-04:00

This Old Tool Has Been Reintroduced

in Washington D.C. by The New Administration

Are You Starting To Feel It Yet ?

2009-07-30T14:37:00.000-04:00

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I will be on vacation til August 10th

Too cute...wonder how they do that?

2009-07-29T09:38:00.001-04:00

My Daughter Kickboxing

2009-07-16T14:45:00.000-04:00

My 13yr old daughter asked if she could do kickboxing. I said yes so she has started her lessons and she loves it. Her lessons are only 1/2 hour long and at the end both her and the instructor are exhausted. I will continue to update you on her progress.

LOL

2009-07-16T09:32:00.000-04:00

How many times do you type LOL but your really not laughing out loud...you might find it humorous but not to the point where it makes you chuckle. Well I just read this and it made me LOL for real!

Remembering Hollywood Squares...

2009-07-13T12:50:00.000-04:00

These great questions and answers are from the days when ' Hollywood Squares' game show responses were spontaneous, not scripted, as they are now. Peter Marshall was the host asking the questions, of course..

Q. Paul, what is a good reason for pounding meat?
A. Paul Lynde (About fifteen minutes later): Loneliness!And the audience laughed for another 10 to 15
minutes.

Q. Do female frogs croak?
A. Paul Lynde: If you hold their little heads under water long enough.

Q. If you're going to make a parachute jump, at least how high should you
be?
A.
Charley Weaver: Three days of steady drinking should do it.

Q. True or False, a pea can last as long as 5,000
years.
A. George
Gobel: Boy, it sure seems that way sometimes.

Q. You've been having trouble going to sleep. Are you probably
a man or a woman?
A. Don
Knotts: That's what's been keeping me awake.

Q. According to Cosmopolitan, if you meet a stranger at a party and
you think that he is attractive, is it okay to come out and ask him if he's
married?
A. Rose
Marie: No wait until morning.

Q. Which of your five senses tends to diminish as you get older?
A.
Charley Weaver: My sense of decency.

Q. In Hawaiian, does it take more than three words to say 'I Love
You'?
A.
Vincent Price: No, you can say it with a pineapple and a twenty.

Q. What are 'Do It,' 'I Can Help,' and 'I Can't Get Enough'?
A.
George Gobel: I don't know, but it's coming from the next
apartment.

Q. As you grow older, do you tend to gesture more or less with your hands
while talking?
A.
Rose Marie: You ask me one more growing old question Peter, and I'll
give you a gesture you'll never forget.

Q. Paul, why do Hell's Angels wear leather?
A.
Paul Lynde: Because chiffon wrinkles too easily.

Q. Charley, you've just decided to grow strawberries. Are you going to get any
during the first year?
A.
Charley Weaver: Of course not, I'm too busy growing strawberries.

Q. In bowling, what's a perfect score?
A.
Rose Marie: Ralph, the pin boy.

Q. It is considered in bad taste to discuss two subjects at nudist camps.
One is politics, what is the other?
A.
Paul Lynde: Tape measures.

Q. During a tornado, are you safer in the bedroom or in the closet?
A.
Rose Marie: Unfortunately Peter, I'm always safe in the
bedroom.

Q. Can boys join the Camp Fire Girls?
A. Marty
Allen: Only after lights out.

Q. When you pat a dog on its head he will wag his tail. What will a goose
do?
A.
Paul Lynde: Make him bark?

Q. If you were pregnant for two years, what would you give birth
to?
A.
Paul Lynde: Whatever it is, it would never be afraid of the
dark.

Q. According to Ann Landers, is there anything wrong with getting into the habit of kissing a lot of people?
A.
Charley Weaver: It got me out of the army.

Q. It is the most abused and neglected part of your body, what is
it?
A.
Paul Lynde: Mine may be abused, but it certainly isn't neglected.

Q. Back in the old days, when Great Grandpa put horseradish on his head, what
was he trying to
do?
A.
George Gobel: Get it in his mouth.

Q. Who stays pregnant for a longer period of time, your wife or your
elephant?
A.
Paul Lynde: Who told you about my elephant?

Q. When a couple have a baby, who is responsible for its sex?
A.
Charley Weaver: I'll lend him the car, the rest is up to him...

Q. Jackie Gleason recently revealed that he firmly believes in them and has
actually seen them on at least two occasions.

What are they?
A.
Charley Weaver: His feet.

Q. According to Ann Landers, what are two things you should never do in
bed?
A. Paul
Lynde: Point and laugh

Plan B

2009-07-08T12:03:00.000-04:00

I haven't been around for awhile since I've been looking into Plan B. Plan B is what the hell am I gonna do to earn more money. I've been searching the internet and came across this new concept that hasn't really launched yet and it's totally FREE. The cool thing about this is that the members own shares in the site. The more the site succeeds the more you do financially.

Alittle more info:

Me2Everyone.com is going to be a new website where you can meet friends, chat, shop, play, watch videos, create an art gallery, open a virtual newspaper, play the free inworld lottery and make money from your own online store! You and everyone you know make the decisions, shape the world, create real incomes and share in the profits. It’s a new place where you meet new people or invite your friends. Learn new skills or expand your business. Find the love of your life or help the planet.

Click here to find out more about this new concept and how everyone can make some money having fun with your friends.

2009-06-11T08:29:00.000-04:00

ANY QUESTIONS?

LIFE

2009-06-05T09:53:00.000-04:00

Summary of Life
GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED:
1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats..

2) When your Mum is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.

3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person.

4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.

5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food.

6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.

7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.

8) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.

9) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.

10) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap.

GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:
1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree.

2) Wrinkles don't hurt.

3) Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts

4) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.. ..

5) Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside.

6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.

GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD
1) Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional..

2) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.

3) When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you're down there.

4) You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.

5) It's frustrating when you know all the answers but nobody bothers to ask you the questions. 6) Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician7) Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone.

THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE:
1) You believe in Santa Claus.

2) You don't believe in Santa Claus.

3) You are Santa Claus.

4) You look like Santa Claus.

SUCCESS:
At age 4 success is . . . . not piddling in your pants.

At age 12 success is . . . having friends.

At age 17 success is . . having a driver's license.

At age 35 success is . . . .having money

.At age 50 success is . .. having money.

At age 70 success is . .. . having a drivers license.

At age 75 success is . . . having friends.

At age 80 success is . . . not piddling in your pants.

Freebie Wednesday

2009-05-27T11:23:00.000-04:00

FREE roast beef sandwich at Arby's with the purchase of a drink!

You Haven't Changed

2009-05-27T07:49:00.000-04:00

Over the past 3 weeks I have had people who I hadn't seen in a long time make this comment to me. It's either "you haven't changed", "you look the same", "you never change" etc. So I'm wondering if this is a compliment or not. Are they thinking "damn girl so something with that hair" or it is "wow she's aging pretty good". It's really got me thinking and self conscious too. So are these comments a compliment or not? When you make that statement to someone what are you REALLY thinking inside your head.

Economy Vacations

2009-05-26T10:23:00.000-04:00

With all the shit going on in my life right now taking a vacation is the last thing I can afford. However with the last day of school coming up I think or "dream" of it often enough. We used to take a week off and run down my SIL's vacation house at the beach. Last year we didn't get a chance to go due to my moms health and then her passing. This year we just can't afford it. Dh is on workmans comp and I'm trying to find a better paying job. This has become more of a challenge then I thought it would be. Anyway I was thinking about taking day trips this year instead of jetting off for a week. Seems economical to me, right? Wrong! After locating the places I wanted to take the family I realized that these couple of day trips would essentially equal out to that "week" at the beach. Now if we just took 3 day trips this summer we would probably save money but we would be on the road alot unless we decided to chip in for a hotel stay overnight. Or maybe we could do 2 long weekends? I'm not sure yet what our decision will be but I do know that I will be writing all expenses down on paper to see which option would benefit us financially.

Free Coupons

2009-05-12T09:57:00.000-04:00

kraft.com has over 50 coupons on their site right now that you can clip and print off. Not sure how long it will be on there but I printed off quite a few. They have bbq sauce, crackers, cheese, bacon and a ton more.

2009-05-11T12:34:00.000-04:00

Some are Single!

Housework was a woman's job, but one evening, Janice arrived home from work to find the children bathed, one load of laundry in the washer and another in the dryer Dinner was on the stove, and the table set.

She was astonished!It turns out that Charles had read an article that said, 'Wives who work full-time and had to do their own housework were too tired to have sex'.The night went very well.

The next day, Janice told her Red Hat friends all about it. 'We had a great dinner. Charles even cleaned up the kitchen. He helped the kids do their homework, folded all the laundry and put it away. I really enjoyed the evening.''But what about afterward?' asked her friends.'Oh, that......... Charles was too tired.

God is good

2009-05-08T08:24:00.000-04:00

It's Derby Day!!!!!

2009-05-02T09:15:00.000-04:00

I love watching the derby! That one minute of non stop excitement, looking at all the hats and just the adrenaline rush you get from it. We have a derby party every year. Friends come over for drinks, food and yep some betting too. As I was checking out this years derby there were several websites that have recipes, drinks and party ideas. I think this is soooo cool! I wouldn't mind taking a road trip down there some year. Here are some sites I liked. And don't forget the Mint Julep!

http://www.kentuckyderbyparty.com/

http://entertaining.about.com/cs/holidays/a/derby.htm

http://www.sportstravel.com/horse-racing/kentucky-derby.php

http://www.churchilldowns.com/

NY Cancels Cinco De Mayo

2009-05-01T14:03:00.000-04:00

This weekend’s Cinco de Mayo Festival in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and the Ranchera Music Festival have been suspended amid growing concerns of a swine flu epidemic.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/latino/2009/04/30/2009-04-30_new_york_says_adis_to_some_cinco_de_mayo_events.html#ixzz0EHNJsZZj&B

2009-04-29T12:30:00.000-04:00

OUCHHHHHH!

2009-04-24T13:10:00.001-04:00

2009-04-21T08:01:00.000-04:00

This is from an article in the St. Petersburg Times Newspaper on Sunday.
The Business Section asked readers for ideas on "How Would You Fix the Economy?"

I think this guy nailed it!

Dear Mr. President:
Please find below my suggestion for fixing America 's economy.
Instead of giving billions of dollars to companies that will squander the money on lavish parties and unearned bonuses, use the following plan.

You can call it the Patriotic Retirement Plan:

There are about 40 million people over
50 in the work force.
Pay them $1 million apiece severance for early retirement with the following stipulations:

1) They MUST retire. Forty million job openings - Unemployment fixed.
2) They MUST buy a new American CAR. Forty million cars ordered - Auto Industry fixed.
3) They MUST either buy a house or pay off their mortgage - Housing Crisis fixed.

It can't get any easier than that!

If more money is needed, have all members of Congress and their constituents pay their taxes...

2009-04-06T08:49:00.001-04:00

2009-04-01T12:35:00.000-04:00

Today is my daughters 13th birthday. Yep, I gave birth to an April Fool's Day Baby. And let me tell ya....those 12 hours of labor was NO JOKE!

Now we are off to celebrate!

Have a great day

2009-03-23T20:02:00.000-04:00

What do you do when everytime you turn around fate is bitch slapping you in the face?

This has been my life for over a year now and I'm really starting to feel the effects. I literally have nothing good to say about my life except that my kids, husband, dad, brothers and nieces and nefews are still alive. I learned many months ago to stop asking "what else can go wrong" because everytime I do fate gives me that nice bitch slapping and laughs in my face. I've often asked myself what the hell I did that was sooo bad to continue to deal with all of this and I really have no answers. People say I'm being tested. How long does this last? Till I kill over from a heart attack? I realize that may people in the world are suffering and probably in worse shape then me and I do think about that. But its really hard when your facing daily challenges that are not positive ones. It's hard when your the one everyone is leaning on and depending on to make everything "ok". It's hard when your just beat down and tired. It's hard when your mind keeps working overtime and you can't get it under control. It's just hard damnit.

2009-03-14T11:42:00.001-04:00

Now why didn't I think of this?

MIA

2009-03-11T12:17:00.000-04:00

Sorry about the lack of blogging! I've been house hunting and dealing w/fil and sil in different hospitals for different reasons. My fil is having serious health issues right now but I'm gonna make a point to get back into the swing of things. I can do it all right?????? Yeah in the perfect world!

House Hunting

2009-02-27T10:13:00.000-05:00

So I've been frantically searching for a house with no luck. Our area is one of the most sought after so the prices are high and square footage is low. We have no plans on being house poor we but lord give me strength I CANNOT live on our block another summer!!!!!!! The kids are nasty and I just don't have the patience to handle all the fighting again. My requirements are not outrageous or anything I just can't find one I like that we can afford.

My wishlist:

large backyard
central air
3-4 bedrooms
at least 2 bath or 1 1/2
fireplace would be nice...
prefer gas stove to electric
nice size kitchen
2 car garage!

Now is that too much to ask????

No Dropping....Just Coughing

2009-02-27T10:09:00.000-05:00

Sorry for not dropping in on anyone this week but once again I was hit with another bug....

this month has not been good to me.

Friday Finds

2009-02-20T11:59:00.000-05:00

I've been a serious slacker recently regarding my blogs as I'm sure you've noticed. Well at least the ones that actually READ the posts. Anyway so today I'm here at work dropping in on some blogs and I notice that some new bloggers have dropped in on me. Being the kind and decent person that I am I return the favor and I'm soooo glad that I did. Dani over at Mom's Crazy Life is totally nuts and funny as hell. You have to stop by and read her posts. I feel like my long lost twin has finally been found. I wanna live next door to this woman, drink beer with her and discuss how to rid the world of all the morons that have been placed here by mistake.

TGIF.....

2009-02-12T09:19:00.001-05:00

This year, taxpayers will receive an Economic Stimulus Payment.

This is a very exciting new program that I will explain using the Q and A
format:

Q. What is an Economic Stimulus Payment?

A It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers.

Q. Where will the government get this money?

A. From taxpayers.

Q. So the government is giving me back my own money?

A. Only a smidgen.

Q. What is the purpose of this payment?

A. The plan is that you will use the money to purchase a high-definition
TV set, thus stimulating the economy.

Q. But isn't that stimulating the economy of China ?

A. Shut up.

Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the US economy by
spending your stimulus check wisely:

If you spend that money at Wal-Mart, all the money will go to China ..

If you spend it on gasoline it will go to the Arabs.

If you purchase a computer it will go to India .

If you purchase fruit and vegetables it will go to Mexico ,
Honduras and Guatemala (unless you buy organic).

If you buy a car it will go to Japan .

If you purchase useless crap it will go to Taiwan .

And none of it will help the American economy.

We need to keep that money here in America . You can keep the money in
America by spending it at yard sales, going to a baseball game, or spend
it on prostitutes, beer (domestic ONLY), or tattoos, since those are the
only businesses still in the US.

Best Friends

2009-02-06T12:17:00.000-05:00

This is my 6yr old son Joshua and our 2yr old dog Sabi. These pictures were taken after their nightly rough housing. Sabi was bought for me 2 years ago but she has quickly become property of Josh. He has her playing football with him that has me screaming at them both.

UGH! This had me screaming after I took the pic. Kisses on the lips YUKE! And Josh is laughing so hard he can't move.

2009-02-05T09:33:00.000-05:00

ENOUGH

Recently, I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure Standing near the security gate, they hugged, and the mother said, 'I love you, and I wish you enough.'

The daughter replied, 'Mom, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom.'

They kissed, and the daughter left. The mother walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there, I could see she wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on her privacy, but she welcomed me in by asking, 'Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?'

Yes, I have,' I replied. 'Forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever good-bye?'

'I am old, and she lives so far aw ay. I have challenges ahead, and the reality is - her next trip back will be for my funeral,' she said.

'When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, 'I wish you enough.' May I ask what that means?'

She began to smile. 'That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone.' She paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail, and she smiled even more. 'When we said, 'I wish you enough,' we wanted the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them.'

Then, turning toward me, she shared the following as if she were reciting it from memory.

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear.

I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.

I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.

I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.

I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.

Then, she began to cry, and walked away.

They say, it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but an entire life to forget them.

TAKE TIME TO LIVE.....

Dilleyo Deal Of The Day

2009-02-04T11:41:00.000-05:00

$296.99 plus 9.99 shipping.

I Need Some Excitement

2009-02-03T14:33:00.000-05:00

I'm in a serious slump. I don't know if it's the weather or what but I just can't seem to shake it. I'm bored with my job that I've been doing for 10 years. I find any excuse not to go in which is hurting the paycheck pretty bad. I used to wake up in the morning ready to do whatever and now I just lay there thinking "not again". I'm 44 years old and I have no idea what I want to do with the rest of my life. Everything just seems boring to me. Guess I need a motivational kick in the ass.

Transcending: Words on Women and Strength by Kelly Corrigan

2009-01-30T09:32:00.000-05:00

Author Kelly Corrigan wrote this moving essay about women's remarkable capacity to suport each other, to laugh together, and to endure.

Internet Fraud Hits Home

2009-01-27T18:06:00.000-05:00

Not only have I been sick for the past 4 days and my back went out but I finally went into work today only to recieve a phone call from my bank. They told me that there were transactions taking place that they were sure were not mine. I had to leave work (still feeling like shit) run to the bank and find out about how someone had management to steal my credit card information online. I wish these people would put half the effort into getting a job as they do stealing from people.

The bank told me they call 1 person in every week because the fraud has gotten so bad. I am covered as far as I will not incur an expense but its a pain in the ass when I have to sign forms, cancel my card, get a police report etc etc. And you know it doesn't matter whether you have alot of money in your account or not. It depends on how your bank handles these situations. I'm very lucky and my bank is on top of things and caught this right away however I would urge everyone to find out what your bank regulations are regarding a situation like this.

2009-01-22T14:06:00.001-05:00

Mommy Makes The Best

2009-01-22T13:49:00.001-05:00

Tonight we will be having spagetti and meatballs because Josh LOVES mommies meatballs. He will not eat them at school, in a restaurant or anywhere else except home. Now however "good" this makes me feel inside, I just do NOT have the heart to tell him the truth and I feel I must continue on with this charade. These meatballs actually come in a bag from the frozen food section of the grocery store. I buy the same brand everytime and for the life of me I can not remember the name or I would share with you. I envision my son bringing home his future wife for my "famous meatballs". Apparently the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Please continue reading below.

Growing up my mom's side of the family had picnics all the time. I mean these people loved to party, play volleyball, eat, gossip...you get the picture. Everyone brought a dish and my mom was always asked to bring her "delicious potatoe salad". I even remember her serving it in the exact same bowl each time she made it. Years later when I was in my late teens, early twenties I encountered my mother dishing out potatoe salad from a plastic container and putting it in her serving bowl. She then cut up some boiled eggs and sprinkled some paprika on top. I busted her and started laughing. She too started laughing and told me to keep my trap shut!

Like mother like daughter.....best kept secrets!

SexyDepot.com

2009-01-21T09:44:00.000-05:00

After being together for 24 years, sometimes you just have to “spice things up” alittle. So with Valentines Day approaching I thought I might find something “special”: When I found sexydepot I was pleasantly surprised to find a site that had not only sexy lingerie but a variety of other products as well from robes to swim wear. Now I have gained more weight then I care to admit and was concerned about what size I should chose and let me tell you their customer service department could not have been more helpful. She was very nice and understood the look I was going for without showing off unwanted “curves”. Checkout was very easy and I liked how the pages loaded very fast. Bet your wondering what I got! I purchased the Sexy sheer nightshirt w/ satin trim. Shhhh, don’t tell my husband. He will be very surprised this Valentine’s Day.

What Life Has Brought Me.....So far!

2009-01-17T07:48:00.000-05:00

20's brought - FREEDOM, taking off for a weekend camping, at the beach, quitting jobs without having another one, shacking up with my boyfriend, (although I was quit content living at home) going out to party at 9pm on a worknight or weekend, lazy Sundays reading the paper and watching movies all day in my pj's and driving sporty cars. Taking an hour to prep and pamper before going out.

30's brought - 2 kids, (yeah i was a late bloomer) experiencing a love for another human I never imagined possible, staying home all the time, creating a "family enviroment", cutting my hair short, dying my hair, looking for a "practical car", wearing sweatpants ALOT, working from home, working part time, financial worry and dark rings under my eyes. Still going out....once in awhile, 30 minutes total, includes shower and makeup...no pampering. In bed by 9pm

40's brought - one word....BIFOCAL! I used to hear "older people" talking about their glasses and watching people put them down their nose to look at you then sliding them back up to continue what they were doing. I am wearing my contacts less and my glasses more because as previous years I only had difficulty seeing things far away, I now can't seem to see things clearly up close with my contacts in. This has become a major pain in the ass! So Bifocal and tremendous weight gain has brought me to my wonderful mid forties. Still going out...20 minutes to get ready.

I'm just giddy inside thinking what my 50's could bring. (Sarcastic eye roll)

How Real Men Shower

2009-01-15T09:50:00.000-05:00

Last night as my 6 yr old son was in the bath tub playing. When it was time to get cleaning I handed him the scrubby thing I bought for him to use. At this point he informs me that "real men don't bath like that mom". Oh really? "Let me show you how a real man takes a bath, well first they are usually taking a shower but then they put it on their hands and rub them back and forth real good and then all over my body" Hmmmm, realizing this newfound information has come from him taking a shower with dad on Sunday. He must have been watching everything dad did and repeating it.

So men only use their hands to wash? And does anyone use a wash cloth anymore? I'm sure women don't bath this way and it makes me wonder how something so simple as cleaning your body could divide the sexes.

To Eat or Not To Eat.

2009-01-14T13:59:00.000-05:00

Last night I received a phone call from our school district. It was a recording telling me that my 12 yr old daughter had a negative balance in her lunch account. As I'm listening to the recording, my head turns to look at her. This can't be true because I just gave her $20 last week. I hang up the phone and repeat what the message said.

Me: Ashley why do they say you have a negative balance on your account?

Ashley: Oh.

Me: What Oh?

Ashley: Well remember last week when you said I could stop by Quiznos and eat with Damon and Pete on my way up to your work?

Me: Ashley! That was LUNCH money....not money for Quiznos.

Dad: Who said you could go to Quiznos?

Ashley: MOM

Me: So what Ashley you decided to buy them all lunch?

Ashley: Ummm yeah...

Me: Well guess what? You will have to dig deep into your piggy bank because I'm not giving you another dime for lunch money this week.

You see she has a Visa gift card she got for Christmas and apparently she forgot it on the day they were going to Quiznos and decided not to change the plans and just use the $20 I gave her. She better eat a large breakfast in the morning or cash in her change. No monies coming outta this wallet!

2009-01-14T11:42:00.001-05:00

If you like to complain then your gonna love this site. Rantblogger.com will pay you $5-$10 for a rant. Starting on January 15th they will be accepting new rants. You must obey some rules regarding your post but otherwise feel free to get something off your chest and get paid to do it.

Today Only! FREE

2009-01-14T10:13:00.001-05:00

Today only Suave will be giving away a coupon worth $3.00 for any Suave product.

Great site!

2009-01-13T13:34:00.000-05:00

I shop online ALOT and this site is saving me alot of money. Plus you get $5 just for signing up.

Win $10,000

2009-01-12T09:33:00.001-05:00

Jelly Belly is having a contest to see who can find Mr. Jelly Belly. You have to follow him and find out where he lands. This could win you $10,000 plus you can play his "Spin the Globes" game and win prizes instantly.

1940's Ad Never Used

2009-01-09T12:09:00.000-05:00

A little old lady from Wisconsin had worked in and around her family dairy farms since she was old enough to walk, with hours of hard work and little compensation.

When canned Carnation Milk became available in grocery stores in approximately the 1940s, She read an advertisement offering $5,000 for the best slogan. The producers wanted a rhyme
beginning with 'Carnation Milk is best of all.'

She thought to herself, I know all about milk and dairy farms. I can do this!

She sent in her entry, and several weeks later, a black limo pulled up in front of her house.

A man got out and said, 'Carnation LOVED your entry so much, we are here to award you $2,000 even though we will not be able to use it!'

Sucking the Money Right Outta Me!

2009-01-07T13:32:00.000-05:00

Going through my 6 yr old sons backpack last night I find the signup sheet for baseball. The hairs on the back of my neck start rising as I look at the costs involved for this 2 month league that doesn't even begin for another 3 months. However we have things to do....or I mean money to spend in those 3 months which is why we have signups soo early.

The signup itself is $25. Thats JUST to signup. Then you have uniforms, and the (and this really pisses me off) "required fundraiser". WTF? You know what? Just say hey its gonna cost a total of blah blah blah and its due at blah and be done with it already!!!!! Not only that...but at some point in the season they have the kids go door to door asking for money AND they also have them hold out thier hats at each games and go parent to parent. It's just too much. I realize some parents like doing the fundraisers and all that but for one I've been doing it since my 12yr old daughter has been 5 and I really have had my fill! I'm telling you right now that I'm NOT doing 2 fundraisers, no way no how. I think that after 7 years of fundraising I should be able to just sit back and enjoy the game. I have graduated from my duties and moved on. So Mr. Commissioner, co-chair whatever......here's my check and I'll see ya at the first game!

THANK YOU!

2009-01-06T12:09:00.000-05:00

Top Droppers For December

LaLaine's World
Ruth's Creations

Confessions of a Baltimore Housewife

2009-01-02T17:48:00.000-05:00

Marijuana decriminalization law goes into effect in MA

Conversation with a 6 year old

2009-01-02T08:58:00.000-05:00

My son and I were the only ones home last night s my husband and daughter were out. I was on the computer surfing and he was playing Madden09 on his playstation. We are both into our own thing when the following conversation is started by my son.

Joshua: Mom, I'm never getting married.
Me: Why?
Joshua: I'm just not.
Me: Yes, but why Joshua
Joshua: Because I will never find a good woman
Me: No comment, too stunned to talk

I think about this for a minute.

Me: Josh, daddy found a good woman
Josh: Yeah, way to go dad he yells
Me: Josh mommy will find you a good woman
Josh: No you'll be dead
Me: Why do you think I'll be dead?
Josh: Because I'm just a little boy and your old
Me: Well what if I'm not dead
Josh: That would be good

That night I explain to him that the next day he will be helping me clean because he has made a mess with his toys. The following morning I'm up early and start straightening up when Josh comes down the steps just in time to see me putting his playstation away.

Josh: What are you doing?
Me: Cleaning up YOUR mess
I see a flicker of light in his eyes as he recalls last nights conversation about the toys.
Josh: Well mom it's ok because I'm just a little kid and we forget sometimes...right mom?

How could I resist?

So this has got me to thinking. What good woman is gonna put up with my son? Especially if I'm DEAD! Then I thought of this blog I've been reading, the half-life of linoleum . This father tells of conversations with his little girl Jilly. I have found myself caught up in reading these posts because I believe Jilly has captured the attenion of myself and other bloggers. She is straightforward, honest, whitty and just the girl to put my son in place!!! If you haven't read his posts you really should check it out.

Baby Shower Ideas and Gifts

2008-12-30T12:27:00.000-05:00

I have been dropping in on bloggers for the past hour now while in the back of my mind I know I need to get some ideas for my nieces shower in January and wouldn't ya know I come across a great blogging site for baby showers HA! BabyBouquetsandBaskets has some really cool gift ideas. I just had to stop and write about this before I get too deep into her shop LOL.

UPDATE on dillyeo

2008-12-30T11:25:00.000-05:00

Update:
People are asking about the Phillips Ear Plugs for $1.00 and sorry to say it's a thing of yesterday. This site operates on discounting one item a day at a tremendous cost savings. If you miss the dillyeo of the day....you've missed out on a great deal! Use coupon code dillyeo09 until January 11th and receive an additional 10% off. Currently on the site now:

TWO PACK!! RF-SH430 Bluetooth Rechargeable Headset

Price: $24.99 Availability: In Stock+ $0 Shipping

I just found out about this site today and I went ahead and checked it out. Unbelievable! Wish I had known they would be sellig Phillips ear plugs for $1.00 considering I spent $30 on my daughters for her PSP! They are an online discount store that advertises daily specials you won't find anywhere. And they have no problems comparing their prices to Walmart and Amazon. Looks like alot of people are signing up with them as they have a ton of feedback on the site about their products.

You Drop What on New Year's Eve?

2008-12-30T08:06:00.000-05:00

Here are some neat and strange things that are dropped around the United States. I'm from PA so I know alot about what gets dropped in our state.

Mechanicsburg, PA
Wrench

Hershey PA
Kiss

Dillsburg PA
Pickle

Harrisburg PA
Strawberry

Bethlehem PA
Peep

Shamokin PA
Chunk of Coal

Pottsville PA
Yuengling Beer

Havre de Grace MD
Wooden Duck

Port Clinton OH
Walleye

Flagstaff AZ
Pinecone

Panama City FL
Beach Ball

Brasstown NC
LIVE Possum

Mobile Al
Moon Pie

Raleigh NC
Acorn

A Watched Pot

2008-12-29T09:40:00.001-05:00

We've all heard that a watched pot never boils and I believe this to be true. Your in a hurry but the water isnt. This happened to me the other day. Everything was ready to go but just had to wait on the water. Now if I was busy doing something else it would have boiled in no time. Which got me thinking. What little tasks could I accomplish that I never seem to do while playing the waiting game. Here are acouple ideas I came up with.

Clean out your purse
Go through your coupons
Get lunches ready for the next day
Make a list of grocery needs
Clean out leftovers in the fridge
Reorganize pantry, kitchen drawer
Go thru your checkbook.

So now your water is boilng and you've gotten a task out of the way.

Prep Time

2008-12-21T18:57:00.000-05:00

Ok this week is Christmas prep time so Im trying to divide out what I still need to. Christmas Eve we go to the In-Laws where its tradition to have prime rib and I make the potatoes. I love these potatoes because I can make them a day ahead or the morning of and they are great. Christmas morning we have our family time seeing what Santa has brought the kids this year. By this time most parents have had close to zero sleep and we like to drink champagne and oj while video taping and watching the kids. Early Christmas afternoon we head to my moms house. Since she has passed this year I will be doing the cooking among other things to try to get us thru this difficult time.

Monday am - try to hit a store to shop before work at 7:30.

Pm - pick up son and drop off for playdate, go to moms and finish wrapping for my step dad. Clean his kitchen floor, and get the stuff I need to make at home. Head home, stop at grocery store, make dinner, homework, do some laundry

Tuesday after work do dinner, make pickled eggs, finish cookies, homework, baths

Wed - Make pies, make ahead mashed potatoes, dust, run vacumn oh crap wrap head over to inlaws. Drop of husband and kids and run over to dads to spend some time w/him before turning to inlaws.

Thur - wake up at 6; put ham in, call step dad to come up, get breakfast snacks ready to eat while opening gifts. Wait for the kids to wake up dad LOL

Presents, make scalloped potatoes and put in crock. Breakfast, shower, gather up everything to take to moms.

At moms finish making dinner, watch everyone open gifts....ta da ta da ta da.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

This Is What Christmas Is About

2008-12-19T11:18:00.001-05:00

Something we should read out loud to remember whats really important. Kids sure have a way of bringing people together.

http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/231587

Tis The Season

2008-12-19T07:38:00.000-05:00

Tis the season to have more to do then you can possibly handle. Reason number 1 why I have not been blogging. Cookies, shopping, doing favors for others and of course my full time job just went into overdrive for acouple days. This is when I start to slow down but nooooooooooo they decide to do 3 different things at once. It was their decision but my task! So I have not been doing my blogging duties as required and I apologize for that. So here I am putting aside my "paying job" to explain my absense.

BTW how many of you have increased your zoloft, paxil, xanax whatever this month? LOL

Meet the Peeps!

2008-12-15T08:50:00.000-05:00

There is a new click machine out there to drive traffic to your site. Peep A Lot is a new site can you can see how popular you are by where your peep stands out in the crowd. If your on top your good and getting great traffic but if your at the bottom...well

Meatless Monday

2008-12-14T18:01:00.001-05:00

Getting an early start on my meatless monday menu since my Indianapolis Colts won I can get on with my life. Starting this meatless monday menu I thought would be easy but Im finding it challenging to find things that everyone will eat. I have chosen the following meal however Im not sure how much my 6yr old son will eat so I will have spagettios on standby.

Shrimp Pasta Bake

12 oz uncooked vermicelli
1 green pepper chopped
6 green onions chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
6 tbs butter
2 tbs all purpose flour
2 pounds medium shrimp (cleaned)
1/8 tsp pepper
1 tsp celery salt
1 pound veleeta cheese cubed
1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 can mushrooms
1 tbs parmesan cheese

(I will omit the peppers and mushrooms per everyone else's preference)

Cook pasta according to directions; saute green peppers, onions, and garlic in butter til tender. Stir in flour, shrimp, celery salt and pepper. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 5 min. In microwave combine veleeta, tomatoes, mushrooms for 3-4 min til cheese is melted. Add cheese mixture and pasta to shrimp. Pour into greased baking dish, sprinkle w/parmesan cheese and bake uncovered for 25 min at 350 degrees.

I'll serve this will baget bread and peaches for dessert.

ENJOY!

Just Flucking Flappy

2008-12-12T10:35:00.000-05:00

Its Friday and I know I should be writing something of interest that someone MIGHT read but I just don't have it in me today....or yesterday. So today you get alot of nothing. Think I'll just check out other blogs and see whats going on.

Lunch Menu

2008-12-10T11:15:00.001-05:00

Figuring out what to have for lunch these days has become as much of a pain in the ass as figuring out what to have for dinner. IF we have any leftovers I will bring that it; the lunchmeat in the frige.....well not sure if its any good. So takeout is always an option here at work but we tend to go to the same places day in and day out. So today I have talked my step dad (we both work at the same place) into running up to the "Summitt" to get take out. Its an old diner with the best food! And what am I getting? Chili and fries LOL. Now I'm wondering should I just dunk the fries or pour the chili on top of them? Damn, which I had some cheese!

Ghosts?

2008-12-10T07:54:00.000-05:00

Do you believe children can see ghosts? Has your child ever seen a ghost? Have you?

Gift Idea

2008-12-09T11:10:00.000-05:00

We all have that "someone" who you can't figure out what to get them for Christmas. This shop has humor tee's that can pretty much take care of any personality.

Meatless Monday

2008-12-08T07:45:00.000-05:00

It's only 7:30 and I'm already looking in the freezer for something to pull out. Nothing looks appealing to me because I'm sick of eating meat all the time. So I thought about starting a Meatless Monday meal. Because I haven't "planned ahead" considering this idea just popped into my head I have to scan the pantry for something to throw together that doesn't include meat. Needless to say the pantry is thinning out but I manage to have just the right ingredients for this meal. My family will be enjoying:

Baked Ziti
Salad
Garlic Bread

Now I know my husband isn't too wild about Baked Ziti but he will just have to suck it up.

For One More Day

2008-12-07T09:19:00.000-05:00

I just read Mitch Albom's For One More Day
on Saturday. If you've every lost a loved one and wish you had that one last moment with them, or you have had regrets this is the book for you. Most people don't think about family or friends dying. But what if someone very close to you was no longer there? What would you do? How would you handle it? This book is wonderfully written and talks about the enternal power of a mother's love.

AM Boiling Pot

2008-12-04T10:26:00.000-05:00

This morning was just like anyother morning...except I reached my limit and had an explosion of sorts. My daughter is the HARDEST person to get up in the morning. I mean she can literaly sleep through a tornado. Oh and did I mention how "happy" she is LOL. Yeah right. Anyway so I'm up before her as always, in a good mood, as always and getting ready for work. I tell her several times to get up. I used to do the cold water and stuff but I'm just beyond that now. If she is late today she gets detention. Its December and I'm really tired of fighting with her every morning, making me wait for her, making me late for work and just putting me in a foul mood. So "she" decided she would get up at 7:25. She has to be at school at 7:30. I'm in the car waiting and waiting and I can feel my insides boiling. At 7:36 I jump out of the car, go in the house and just lose it. Im sure my husband and son were woke up by all the yelling but I am seriously done with her. We both have a job to do - she needs to go to school and I need to work. No longer am I going to wait in the car or continue to ask her to get up. At the ripe age of 12 its high time she start taking responsiblity for herself otherwise what kind of job have I done as a parent. Apparently up to now a pretty shitty one!

Everyday's a Sale

2008-12-03T07:40:00.001-05:00

This just confuses me the way these stores advertise their sales. Ok we have the "pre-thanksgiving" sale, then the "thanksgiving" sale followed by the big "BLACK FRIDAY" and then the "2 day only" as we approach "Cyber Monday". Now which one of these "sales" should I be buying into? If they can afford to discount these items then TOTALLY slash the prices after Christmas someone is getting screwed. Yep I think its the consumer.

Why do we wear underwear?????

2008-12-01T18:01:00.000-05:00

This is a question asked by 6 year old son.

I have never put underwear on him at night time. I always felt his "people" needed some room LOL. However, I have become aware that he has not been wearing underwear at all for at least the past 2 months. Apparently the underwear I find on his floor are clean and not dirty.

So tonight I'm giving him a bath and I tell him "you have to wear underwear to school". He says "why"? Hell I don't know why. "Just because" I say. Then he says "who said that you have to wear underwear and why". Oh goody another question I can't answer. I say "It's just the way I was brought up" and quickly exit the bathroom.

His questions are very valid and I personally would like the answer to these as well. If anyone can give me some insight I would be grateful!

I remember my daughter going through this stage however she was MUCH younger. It was summer and no big deal. UNTIL the day my brohter and I were on the front porch talking and Ashley was in her cute little sundress. A teenage couple came walking up the sidewalk hand and hand....so sweet. When they reach us Ashley decides to lift up her dress and expose her privates. Not only did the teenagers bust up laughing but my brother and myself were speechless for 1/2 hour. This story is told soo many times that Ashley remembers and at the age of 12 is completely embarressed!

Our Holiday Weekend

2008-12-01T11:37:00.001-05:00

Thanksgiving was great with family, food and good friends. It was short lived as the next day we were replacing the tiles that had cracked in our kitchen floor. By the end of the day we had a coating of dust everywhere! I knew I would be waking up Saturday morning early to get a jump on cleaning everything up. By the time my husband and kids woke up everything was clean and back to normal. As we were preparing a late brunch my husband noticed that there was dust everywhere. What I didn't understand at the time was that he was talking about the air. As the sun was coming in through the window you could see all these particles in the air. I have no idea what is in these particles but I do know that we are breathing them AND they are landing on our food that we injest.

Not knowing what to do about this I started searching the web and came across EcoQuest international. Their whole company is based on healthy living technologies. The "Fresh Air" air purifier is a must have! Having sold over 5 million of these purifiers tells me that they have build a product that does the job it says it does. Purifies the air.

Are Gift Cards the BEST Gift?

2008-12-01T07:53:00.001-05:00

Acouple of posts ago I told you about stores that announces closing some or all of their locations. This comes as no surprise considering the economy however you can't afford to waste your money on a gift card that could possibly be worthless to the person you are giving it too.

Consumer Reports says that recent bankruptcies have made gift cards an even poorer choice this year because some have even sold gift cards to customers on the day they filed.

Another thing to remember about gift cards is that some of these companies will take away from the balance if you haven't used it. My SIL was surprised when she went to use a gift card acouple years ago and they told her it was only worth $6.00. The card had originally been purchased for $25.

However not all companies are in bad shape. Spectrotel expands in the telecommunications service industry. They have strategically planned and grown its business in different states. Since opening in 1997 Spectrotel has serviced mid-sized business and residential customers. They take great pride in their commitment to provide enterprise-level service, technology, pricing and customer care.

4 Ways to Earn

2008-11-25T12:10:00.000-05:00

I just ran across this site Swagbucks It seems alittle similiar to MyPoints but better. You can earn digital dollars for searching, shopping, inviting friends and going green. So Im going to start using swagbucks as my personal choice for search engine. Free Christmas gifts makes me a happy momma.

Turkey Dinner Leftovers?

2008-11-25T11:25:00.000-05:00

I was just reading The Happy Housewife and she has great ideas for leftovers and I'm not just talking turkey. She had ideas for ALL your leftovers. From the potatoes to the veggies. Stop by and check it out now.

UGHHH my stomach is growling for Thursday!

Stores Closings by 2009

2008-11-25T09:55:00.000-05:00

Some useful information for the Holiday season...

It seems there are lots of stores that are closing due to the "recession" and the fact that people are not shopping. If you have any "gift cards" from these stores, make sure you use them, or you will lose them !

Watch those store money cards and gift cards.. and credit slips! Stores that informed the Security Exchange of closing plans between October 2008 and January 2009

STORE CLOSINGS
(If you have any gift cards make sure you use them or you will lose them.)*

· Circuit City – most recent, not known how many stores to close
· Ann Taylor – 117 stores nationwide are to be shuttered
· Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Catherine's – to close 150 stores nationwide
· Eddie Bauer – to close stores 27 stores and more after January
· Cache – will close all stores
· Talbot’s – closing down all stores
· J. Jill – closing all stores
· GAP – closing 85 stores
· Footlocker – closing 140 stores more to close after January
· Wickes Furniture – closing down
· Levitz – closing down remaining stores
· Bombay – closing remaining stores
· Zales Jewelry – closing down 82 stores and 105 after January
· Whitehall – closing all stores
· Piercing Pagoda – closing all stores
· Disney – closing 98 stores and will close more after January
· Home Depot – closing 15 stores
· Macys – to close 9 stores after January
· Linens 'N Things – closing all stores by January 14th
· Movie Galley – closing all stores
· Pacific Sunware – closing stores
· Pep Boys – closing 33 stores
· Sprint/ Nextel – closing 133 stores
· JC Penney – closing a number of stores after January
· Ethan Allen – closing down 12 stores
· Wilson Leather – closing down all stores
· Sharper Image – closing down all stores
· K B Toys – closing 356 stores
· Lowe's Hardware Stores – to close down some stores
· Dillard's – to close some stores

Stuffing Balls

2008-11-25T07:53:00.000-05:00

Growing up my mom always did the traditional "stuff the bird" and put it in the oven. Then about 7 years ago we started "deep frying". This is probably the best turkey you will ever taste. Stuffing put in a casserole dish just didnt taste the same without it being stuffed in the bird so my mom came across this recipe that we have been using. They are soooooooo good and easy to make anytime of the year.

Stuffing Balls
1 pk stuffing mix
Make your own traditional stuffing
add 2-4 eggs and 1/2-1 cup of milk
Add 1 pack of cheddar cheese.

Shape into balls, Put on greased cookie sheet and cover w/aluminum foil. Bake at 350 for 15min. Remove foil and bake another 15 min.

NOTE: Make sure the balls are moist or they will dry out when you bake them.

Happy Bday to ME!

2008-11-23T19:02:00.000-05:00

Tommorow is my birthday. I will be 44. This is the first birthday I have spend w/out my mom. She passed in July and I cared for her for many months. I miss her soo much and today has been a very bad day for me. It's weird. I wasn't even thinking of her but the tears were streaming down my face all day. I think deep down I was thinking of her. I don't know. Not much more to say. I know it's just gonna get harder. Funny thing is my siblings (even though I'm the youngest) depend on me to be the stable and heavy. I'm starting to get tired of that. I want someone to learn on and I know that they are there for me but I try to stay strong just like my mom did. My niece wrote this inside a birthday card she gave me today:

You've given our family so much strength in these past few months and you've always been able to bring smiles to our faces. I love you.

OMG did I cry after that one!

Proximidade Award

2008-11-22T07:55:00.000-05:00

An awesome blogger over at My Random Day has given me this award. It just makes me feel all warm inside LOL. Thank you thank you.

“This blog invests and believes, in ‘proximity’ [meaning, that blogging makes us ‘close’ - being close through proxy]. These blogs are all charming and they aim to show the marvels of friendship. Let’s give more attention to them! So with this prize we must deliver it to eight bloggers that in turn must make the same thing and put this text.”

It is now my turn to pass this award on as well and here are the blogs I’ve chosen:

http://www.feelslikehomeblog.com/

http://lizzytdesigns.blogspot.com/

http://centsablemomma.blogspot.com/

http://www.housewifewom.com/

http://www.ontheverge6.blogspot.com/

http://www.baltimorehousewife.blogspot.com/

http://www.berriedreams.com/

http://www.yogiandme.com/

Going Out Of Business Sale!

2008-11-21T07:57:00.000-05:00

Not sure if everyone is aware but Linen's and Things are going out of business. We have a store near us but you can order your things online too. I got some great deals when I went to the store AND ordered online. I have no affilation with them just thought you could score some cheap Christmas presents.

Dear Droppers

2008-11-21T07:56:00.001-05:00

I got online this morning to check out everyone's blog and every site was taking forever to load. Not sure if its my computer or my subscriber but I will drop back later if the connection load is better.

Disney Movie "BOLT" Comes Out Friday!

2008-11-19T14:05:00.001-05:00

Unstable Economy Hits Home

2008-11-19T11:53:00.000-05:00

Hearing of layoffs you feel horrible. Being told your a possible candidate for a layoff is another. Thats what I learned this morning. So it went like this.

There is a POSSIBLITY of a layoff and you will PROBABLY be included. To me it sounds like if they layoff in the next month or 2 you will lose your job.

I know your probably thinking "unemployment". Not the case. I quit working for acouple months to care for my mom who was battling and losing to cancer. I came back here part time because there really wasnt a need for me full time. So I've been putting in 7 hours a day (HA) just under the radar.

Ive worked at this place on and off as a full time and part time employee for 10 years. I know everyone here and they know me. I've seen alot come and go and now I might be doing the going. It just sucks that this is a comfortable place for me to be when Im not at home. Its like my home away from home. I have my own office....small but its mine. Im left on my own to create and do what I want unless someone requests my talent for a job.

We all know that first reactions are the worst. My mind is stressing out my body worrying what kind of job will I get. Should I go back to working from home? Will I make it? What if I dont find anything?

As I sit here writing this post (at work) my stubborn side kicks in and says "time to pull up your big girl panties and get on with it"

How many other bloggers have fallen into this situation?

Make Money On Twitter

2008-11-18T09:43:00.001-05:00

With over 400,000 reachable followers, Magpie is currently the largest and fastest-growing ad network for Twitter. The service enables you to air ad messages of 130 characters lengh in the context of Twitter users. Thanks to sophisticated matching algorithms, your ads will be blended into message streams of Twitterers who cover the topics your campaign is about. Magpie is the perfect tool to reach your target group in an efficient and innovative way.

Give To A Soldier This Holiday

2008-11-17T11:30:00.000-05:00

Give our soldiers a reason to smile this holiday season. Below are some resources to choose from.

Adopt a Soldier

Stamp 'N For The Troops

Holiday Mail for Heroes

Treats for Troops

Operation: Holiday Cheer

Cape Cod Cares For Our Troops

Mid-South Project Package . . . till they all come home!

Operations Baking Gals

Complete Idiot or Alcoholic?

2008-11-16T09:19:00.000-05:00

A Pennyslvania woman showed up for a DUI hearing under the influence of alcohol. When police smelled the booze they arrested her, did a breath test which showed she was over the legal limit.

It takes all kinds!