Well it is the last day of August. I won't be sorry to see it go. Here in Philadelphia it was the rainiest month in our history. With the help of Hurricane Irene last week we bested the previous record by over 6 inches. People talk about the northwest being the rainiest part of the country but I just checked Google and Philly has a higher average annual rainfall than Seattle. Maybe we should all head west.
It is also time for the commercials touting the new TV season to roll into full attack mode. More reality TV with ABC rolling out The Chew. It won't be on my "Must See" list. The whole thing with reality TV escapes me. Why do normally sane people go on TV and expose the worst traits of their personality for an entire nation to see. "Real Housewives"?? I'm not advocating going back to "Leave It To Beaver" but scripted drama and comedy would definitely be my preference. I resort to the cooking channel or a talk show when there is nothing else available. I hate that fact that the people who run the networks (cable and broadcast) seem to program to appeal to all our baser instincts.
There was a wonderful piece on NBC News about the beneficial properties of Chocolate. For those of you who need an excuse to break down and have a little taste go to http://xfinitytv.comcast.net/tv/NBC-Nightly-News-With-Brian-Williams/90961/2111936967/No-Longer-a-Guilty-Pleasure-/videos. This is the kind of news we all need.
Have a lovely evening all!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Saturday 08/27/2011 & Sunday 08/28/2011
Happy Saturday all! The end to an extraordinary week here in the Philly area. When was the last time we had an earthquake and a hurricane in the same week? Twenty years from now this phenomenon will be on a trivia test somewhere and most people will think it's a joke.
Just a piece of information from my life in insurance....Unless you have a special endorsement on your homeowners insurance policy you have no coverage for earthquake damage to your home. If you want to add the coverage there is usually a freeze period after an earthquake before you are able to add this to your existing policy. Also I found out today that you need a separate policy to cover your home for damage done by a hurricane. This damage is usually classified as an ACT OF GOD and is not covered by most homeowners policies.
Today we were supposed to be at my cousin Kathy's home in Ellicott City, MD to celebrate my Uncle Jack's 85th birthday. Due to the weather forecast scaring me half to death I decided not to make that trip. I know how much my uncle was looking forward to having all his family in one place at the same time but this was a "better safe than sorry" moment. Hopefully we'll be able to get together soon and enjoy each others company.
As a result of our aborted trip we have been able to share with some friends and neighbors the abundance of butter cake and sticky buns we bought to take to MD with us. I'm sure that when plans are made for make-up trip Eileen will be making another trip to the bakery for all the cake we can carry with us.
Happy Sunday Dear World.............It appears that we all survived Hurricane Irene relatively unscathed. My niece Joanne is stuck out in Las Vegas for a few days. Fortunately her mother has a lifelong friend who lives there who she can stay with. She won't be camping out at the airport awaiting a flight home.
My youngest sister did loose power at her home and was reduced to reading her Kindle via candlelight. What a juxtaposition of the old and new!
Local TV stations have been doing Hurricane stories since yesterday morning. I'm really at the point where I'm worn out by the subject.
I spoke with my Uncle Jack last night and his party went off with hardly a hitch yesterday. He said they had very little rain during the day and most of the guests were able to make it without too much difficulty.
For those who party with hurricanes here's a link to Mary Chapin Carpenter singing DOWN AT THE TWIST AND SHOUT. It seems to fit. http://youtu.be/SuapCENFM2U
Nothing else right now. Have a restful Sunday and face the new week with a smile on your face. After all you survived an earthquake and a hurricane in the same week. How bad can life really be????
Just a piece of information from my life in insurance....Unless you have a special endorsement on your homeowners insurance policy you have no coverage for earthquake damage to your home. If you want to add the coverage there is usually a freeze period after an earthquake before you are able to add this to your existing policy. Also I found out today that you need a separate policy to cover your home for damage done by a hurricane. This damage is usually classified as an ACT OF GOD and is not covered by most homeowners policies.
Today we were supposed to be at my cousin Kathy's home in Ellicott City, MD to celebrate my Uncle Jack's 85th birthday. Due to the weather forecast scaring me half to death I decided not to make that trip. I know how much my uncle was looking forward to having all his family in one place at the same time but this was a "better safe than sorry" moment. Hopefully we'll be able to get together soon and enjoy each others company.
As a result of our aborted trip we have been able to share with some friends and neighbors the abundance of butter cake and sticky buns we bought to take to MD with us. I'm sure that when plans are made for make-up trip Eileen will be making another trip to the bakery for all the cake we can carry with us.
Happy Sunday Dear World.............It appears that we all survived Hurricane Irene relatively unscathed. My niece Joanne is stuck out in Las Vegas for a few days. Fortunately her mother has a lifelong friend who lives there who she can stay with. She won't be camping out at the airport awaiting a flight home.
My youngest sister did loose power at her home and was reduced to reading her Kindle via candlelight. What a juxtaposition of the old and new!
Local TV stations have been doing Hurricane stories since yesterday morning. I'm really at the point where I'm worn out by the subject.
I spoke with my Uncle Jack last night and his party went off with hardly a hitch yesterday. He said they had very little rain during the day and most of the guests were able to make it without too much difficulty.
For those who party with hurricanes here's a link to Mary Chapin Carpenter singing DOWN AT THE TWIST AND SHOUT. It seems to fit. http://youtu.be/SuapCENFM2U
Nothing else right now. Have a restful Sunday and face the new week with a smile on your face. After all you survived an earthquake and a hurricane in the same week. How bad can life really be????
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tuesday 08/23/2011 Earthquake Day & Wednesday 08/24/2011
I went to the movies today and when I got home the first thing my sister asked was "Did you feel the earthquake?" Well I missed it! I guess I was so captivated by the movie I was watching I just didn't notice. There was no damage here and while D.C. was effected it doesn't appear that anyone was injured.
The news is saying this is the strongest eq in VA since 1897 and it lasted 30-45 seconds. Wow! I'll have to check with my OneBeacon friends to see what they felt on the 47th floor @ 1717 Arch St.
I went to see THE HELP this afternoon. There were a few minor changes from the book but the movie and everyone in it was so good that you hardly mind them. Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone and Jessica Chastain were the heart of the movie. Ms. Davis should start writing her Oscar speach now because unless someone actually performs a miracle on the screen she should win the Best Actress Award. And I can see the whole cast winning the ensemble award at the SAG awards. I do have to say that Bryce Dallas Howard was evil personified as Hilly. If you get the chance it is worth the price of admission and your time to see it. Here is a link to the song by Mary J Blige that plays over the end credits of this terrific film. http://youtu.be/XwI4zsNteU8
Wednesday 08/24/2011
As you are all now aware the northeast part of the country experienced a rare earthquake yesterday. While they were talking about it on the news today I thought we needed some music to go with and couldn't resist the wonderful Carole King doing I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE. Here is a link for you to see and hear her doing that number via the wonderful folks on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvhf9d2ZXG8
Not too much else going on today. We are finally getting rid of the POD we rented to store the basement contents that needed to be moved after the basement flooded. The big problem there is the guy who came to pick it up was unable to maneuver the truck to do that. We have to ask our neighbors to take the cars out of their back yard so the driver has the room he needs to move around. I will be so glad when the last of these little details are completed.
Of course there was something good that came from having to do all the moving of junk back and forth. My sister found our grandmother's gold trimmed juice glasses that she thought she had lost. The glasses were wrapped in newspaper from 1993 when Eileen and Bill moved in with me. It's wonderful to unearth a little bit of treasure that you thought was gone forever.
That's all for today. Have a peaceful and happy afternoon and evening.
The news is saying this is the strongest eq in VA since 1897 and it lasted 30-45 seconds. Wow! I'll have to check with my OneBeacon friends to see what they felt on the 47th floor @ 1717 Arch St.
I went to see THE HELP this afternoon. There were a few minor changes from the book but the movie and everyone in it was so good that you hardly mind them. Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone and Jessica Chastain were the heart of the movie. Ms. Davis should start writing her Oscar speach now because unless someone actually performs a miracle on the screen she should win the Best Actress Award. And I can see the whole cast winning the ensemble award at the SAG awards. I do have to say that Bryce Dallas Howard was evil personified as Hilly. If you get the chance it is worth the price of admission and your time to see it. Here is a link to the song by Mary J Blige that plays over the end credits of this terrific film. http://youtu.be/XwI4zsNteU8
Wednesday 08/24/2011
As you are all now aware the northeast part of the country experienced a rare earthquake yesterday. While they were talking about it on the news today I thought we needed some music to go with and couldn't resist the wonderful Carole King doing I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE. Here is a link for you to see and hear her doing that number via the wonderful folks on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvhf9d2ZXG8
Not too much else going on today. We are finally getting rid of the POD we rented to store the basement contents that needed to be moved after the basement flooded. The big problem there is the guy who came to pick it up was unable to maneuver the truck to do that. We have to ask our neighbors to take the cars out of their back yard so the driver has the room he needs to move around. I will be so glad when the last of these little details are completed.
Of course there was something good that came from having to do all the moving of junk back and forth. My sister found our grandmother's gold trimmed juice glasses that she thought she had lost. The glasses were wrapped in newspaper from 1993 when Eileen and Bill moved in with me. It's wonderful to unearth a little bit of treasure that you thought was gone forever.
That's all for today. Have a peaceful and happy afternoon and evening.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Sunday 08/21/2011
From Friday:
Another work week has come and gone and I've got another case of the blahs after 2 consecutive days of losses on Wall Street.
I'm thoroughly disgusted with the folks in Washington who could not swallow their pride and come to a meeting of the minds on the budget back in May or June and instead caused doubt and uncertainty that now will wind up costing us precious savings we worked years for.
If you care too get in touch with your congress person and let your feelings be known.
Earlier today I watched CBS Sunday Morning. Week in and week out this program is entertaining and educational. It presents news along with segments on movies, music, art, history, politics and nature. What more can you wish for from a network TV show?
This morning there was a commentary by Ben Stein who was taking Rick Perry, the newest GOP contender for the presidency, to task for saying that Ben Bernanke is treasonous. Mr. Stein was pointing out that the steps Mr. Bernanke has been taking to help our financial position are anything but treasonous. I bring this up here only to point out that this is not the criticism of a Democrat taking a member of the loyal opposition to task but a member of the candidate's own party. Here is a link to the CBS page with the video and text. Be warned that should you choose the video you need to watch a commercial as well.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/08/21/sunday/main20095127.shtml
Last week the movie THE HELP opened countrywide. I don't think that it came in first in the box office last weekend but it is kicking butt this weekend. If the movie is close to the book it should be excellent. I'm looking forward to seeing this movie. It addresses a period of our history that many of Americans either don't know about or don't want to know about. I'm 62 and I remember watching the nightly news that had scenes of people being attacked by dogs and fire hoses because of the color of their skin. Read the book or watch the movie and pass along the lesson that "all men are created equal". It couldn't hurt.
Just for some fun here is a link to Petulia Clark singing DOWNTOWN where we could forget all or troubles and cares. Take a moment and enjoy a great singer doing one of her biggest hits.
http://youtu.be/FKCnHWas3HQ
Another work week has come and gone and I've got another case of the blahs after 2 consecutive days of losses on Wall Street.
I'm thoroughly disgusted with the folks in Washington who could not swallow their pride and come to a meeting of the minds on the budget back in May or June and instead caused doubt and uncertainty that now will wind up costing us precious savings we worked years for.
If you care too get in touch with your congress person and let your feelings be known.
Earlier today I watched CBS Sunday Morning. Week in and week out this program is entertaining and educational. It presents news along with segments on movies, music, art, history, politics and nature. What more can you wish for from a network TV show?
This morning there was a commentary by Ben Stein who was taking Rick Perry, the newest GOP contender for the presidency, to task for saying that Ben Bernanke is treasonous. Mr. Stein was pointing out that the steps Mr. Bernanke has been taking to help our financial position are anything but treasonous. I bring this up here only to point out that this is not the criticism of a Democrat taking a member of the loyal opposition to task but a member of the candidate's own party. Here is a link to the CBS page with the video and text. Be warned that should you choose the video you need to watch a commercial as well.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/08/21/sunday/main20095127.shtml
Last week the movie THE HELP opened countrywide. I don't think that it came in first in the box office last weekend but it is kicking butt this weekend. If the movie is close to the book it should be excellent. I'm looking forward to seeing this movie. It addresses a period of our history that many of Americans either don't know about or don't want to know about. I'm 62 and I remember watching the nightly news that had scenes of people being attacked by dogs and fire hoses because of the color of their skin. Read the book or watch the movie and pass along the lesson that "all men are created equal". It couldn't hurt.
Just for some fun here is a link to Petulia Clark singing DOWNTOWN where we could forget all or troubles and cares. Take a moment and enjoy a great singer doing one of her biggest hits.
http://youtu.be/FKCnHWas3HQ
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Wednesday 08/17/2011
One afternoon not too long ago when I had nothing better to do I started to type up the things I remember from my childhood. I thought I'd share a few things here. I'm sure some of you have similar memories. I encourage you to take the time to write them down or record them so that someday your family will have that little bit of your history.
I remember...
I remember...
… that in the summer in the heat of the afternoon my mom made us come in for a rest and cool down. We would have a bath and change our clothes before we went out to play after dinner.
… that my father would not let us wear sneakers because they were bad for your feet. And we were not allowed to wear denim because dungarees were for poor kids and troublemakers.
… looking at the sky when a plane went over and being excited when a jet went over because they were so rare.
Quote for the day:
Nostalgia is like a grammar lesson: you find the present tense, but the past perfect! ~Owens Lee Pomeroy
For those of you who do not do facebook I'm giving you this site on youtube to see Fred Astaire and Eleanor dance what is probably the best tap routine by a couple that was ever filmed.
http://youtu.be/37XhIuqsWVk
The first time I saw this number was when I went to see THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT back in the summer of 1974. I saw it 3 times at the movies then I got the tape and now I have it on DVD. If you enjoy this half as much as I did it will have been 2 minutes and 46 seconds well spent.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Monday 08/15/2011
I've been thinking about what I should write today and I decided to go with my current pet peev:
When did turn signals become optional and Stop signs only a strong suggestion?
I've been thinking about this since I was nearly T-boned at the corner of Wellington and Frankford a couple of weeks ago. I slowed down to make a left turn onto Frankford from Wellington and a guy blew right through the red light. It was one of those heart in your throat moments. Everyday driving in our neighborhoods has become more dangerous than driving in the Indy 500.
For the sake of those you love and those that love you please become more aware of the rules of the road. Drive like your life depends on it. It does.
So I'm sitting here watching Rescue Me via dvr. This is one of my favorite dramatic TV shows.
A few years back NBC had a campaign about MUST SEE TV. I can't think of too many network shows that fall into that category any more. The Good Wife and Gray's Anatomy are the exception (for me) rather than the rule in network TV these days. You would think that with the proliferation of cable networks that the variety of what is available to view would increase but if anything it has gotten worse.
Somebody at CBS discovered a while back that reality TV was cheaper to produce and people would watch it. After that the other networks jumped on the bandwagon. For those of us who do not enjoy reality TV the choice of what to watch has moved from the networks we grew up with to premium cable (think Dexter or True Blood) or networks like TNT or USA. I used to look forward to September and the introduction of the new network shows but so far I haven't really seen anything new that I think will make that MUST WATCH list..
Let me know what you think.
I just took a pole on XFINITY's entertainment screen on the greatest movie love stories. So far comming in the top 3 spots in order are GONE WITH THE WIND, THE NOTEBOOK & CASSABLANCA. Three good ones to be sure but one of my all time favorites AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER was not even one of the choices.
That's all for now................
When did turn signals become optional and Stop signs only a strong suggestion?
I've been thinking about this since I was nearly T-boned at the corner of Wellington and Frankford a couple of weeks ago. I slowed down to make a left turn onto Frankford from Wellington and a guy blew right through the red light. It was one of those heart in your throat moments. Everyday driving in our neighborhoods has become more dangerous than driving in the Indy 500.
For the sake of those you love and those that love you please become more aware of the rules of the road. Drive like your life depends on it. It does.
So I'm sitting here watching Rescue Me via dvr. This is one of my favorite dramatic TV shows.
A few years back NBC had a campaign about MUST SEE TV. I can't think of too many network shows that fall into that category any more. The Good Wife and Gray's Anatomy are the exception (for me) rather than the rule in network TV these days. You would think that with the proliferation of cable networks that the variety of what is available to view would increase but if anything it has gotten worse.
Somebody at CBS discovered a while back that reality TV was cheaper to produce and people would watch it. After that the other networks jumped on the bandwagon. For those of us who do not enjoy reality TV the choice of what to watch has moved from the networks we grew up with to premium cable (think Dexter or True Blood) or networks like TNT or USA. I used to look forward to September and the introduction of the new network shows but so far I haven't really seen anything new that I think will make that MUST WATCH list..
Let me know what you think.
I just took a pole on XFINITY's entertainment screen on the greatest movie love stories. So far comming in the top 3 spots in order are GONE WITH THE WIND, THE NOTEBOOK & CASSABLANCA. Three good ones to be sure but one of my all time favorites AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER was not even one of the choices.
That's all for now................
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Sunday 08/14/2011
A rainy Sunday afternoon. No one expects anything to be done on a day like this.
I was watching the Sunday morning shows earlier and I realized that I'm already fed up with the coverage of the 2012 presidential election and it is still 14 months away. We should be able to limit the time spent on campaigning the way England does. Everybody gets the same amount of time and the people are not hounded into apathy by the process. I'd also like to make a rule that canadates answer the questions they are asked instead of just going off in their own direction to bash someone else. Anybody with me on that?
Under democracy one party always devotes its chief energies to trying to prove that the other party is unfit to rule - and both commonly succeed, and are right. ~H.L. Mencken, 1956
So not much happening today. Eileen has the 3 Henderson kids here this weekend while their parents enjoy a weekend away. She had them over Karen's for a swim yesterday and today they are going to the movies. My sister is an excellent caregiver and I hope the families she works with appreciate her as much as they should.
Posts from facebook today and yesterday:
For those of you who do not watch GRAYS ANATOMY here is a link to Sara Ramirez singing The Story. She is a Tony winning actress who can really belt out a tune.
http://youtu.be/b6325Ndfxtg
It has become a favorite of mine since the musical episode on Grays.
I was watching the Sunday morning shows earlier and I realized that I'm already fed up with the coverage of the 2012 presidential election and it is still 14 months away. We should be able to limit the time spent on campaigning the way England does. Everybody gets the same amount of time and the people are not hounded into apathy by the process. I'd also like to make a rule that canadates answer the questions they are asked instead of just going off in their own direction to bash someone else. Anybody with me on that?
Under democracy one party always devotes its chief energies to trying to prove that the other party is unfit to rule - and both commonly succeed, and are right. ~H.L. Mencken, 1956
So not much happening today. Eileen has the 3 Henderson kids here this weekend while their parents enjoy a weekend away. She had them over Karen's for a swim yesterday and today they are going to the movies. My sister is an excellent caregiver and I hope the families she works with appreciate her as much as they should.
Posts from facebook today and yesterday:
Special request to all kids returning to school in the next few days. If you see someone who is struggling to make friends or being bullied because they don't have many friends or because they are shy or not as pretty or not dressed in the most "in" clothes, PLEASE step up. Say hi or at least smile at them in the hallway. You never know what that person might be facing outside of school. Your kindness might just make a BIG difference in someone's life!! ~ Help stop the Bullying...
If you're not being treated with love and respect, check your price tag. Perhaps you have marked yourself down, hmmm? It's YOU who tell people what you're worth by what you accept. Get off the clearance rack and get behind the glass where they keep the valuables! Bottom line: VALUE YOURSELF! If you don't, no one else will! I Think you should Re-post if you like. You may help someone get off the CLEARANCE RACK.
"Don't let what you can't do, stop you from doing what you can do."
-John Wooden
-John Wooden
What my paretns taught me:
Religion - "You better pray that comes out of the carpet"
Logic - "Because I said so, that's why"
Irony - "Keep crying and I'll give you something to cry about"
Wisdom - "When you get to my age you'll understand"
Justice - "One day you'll have kids, I hope they turn out just like you!!"
(Repost if you got the same kind of education from your parents!)......
Religion - "You better pray that comes out of the carpet"
Logic - "Because I said so, that's why"
Irony - "Keep crying and I'll give you something to cry about"
Wisdom - "When you get to my age you'll understand"
Justice - "One day you'll have kids, I hope they turn out just like you!!"
(Repost if you got the same kind of education from your parents!)......
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. - C.S. Lewis
For those of you who do not watch GRAYS ANATOMY here is a link to Sara Ramirez singing The Story. She is a Tony winning actress who can really belt out a tune.
http://youtu.be/b6325Ndfxtg
It has become a favorite of mine since the musical episode on Grays.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Thursday 08/11/2011
My youngest sister has been unsuccessful in posting comments to my blog. She informs me she is getting out her quill to let me know how she really feels. She does have a sense of humor even though she is firmly entrenched in the 20th century. If anyone else is having a problem you can let me know by emailing me at makfrett@comcast.net.
Don't ask me why but for some reason this afternoon I was thinking about my days at St. Tim's and Friday afternoons with Picture Study and Poetry. I know the first few lines of more poems than I can shake a stick at. The one that comes immediately to mind is A Leak in the Dike by Phoebe Cary. This is the kind of info that would only ever come in handy on a quiz show. Is there anyone else who wishes they could clear the hard drive between their ears of this kind of data?
Has anyone else see the news reports this week on the cure for a type of Leukemia that doctors recently come up with? I read the following after I saw reports on TV:
The rest of the article is at http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-health/20110810/US.MED.Gene.Therapy.Leukemia/?cid=hero_media
What these scientist have done is amazing and if the process can be replicated for other types of cancer it would be fantastic!
Chanel 6 is all geared up with the Eagles first pre-season game tonight. My heart and mind is still with the Phillies. I'm not ready for football yet.
My niece Marlie posted this yesterday and I'm passing along.
When you think you're not happy with your life, always think that someone is happy simply because you exist! : )
Don't ask me why but for some reason this afternoon I was thinking about my days at St. Tim's and Friday afternoons with Picture Study and Poetry. I know the first few lines of more poems than I can shake a stick at. The one that comes immediately to mind is A Leak in the Dike by Phoebe Cary. This is the kind of info that would only ever come in handy on a quiz show. Is there anyone else who wishes they could clear the hard drive between their ears of this kind of data?
Has anyone else see the news reports this week on the cure for a type of Leukemia that doctors recently come up with? I read the following after I saw reports on TV:
Scientists are reporting the first clear success with a new approach for treating leukemia — turning the patients' own blood cells into assassins that hunt and destroy their cancer cells.
They've only done it in three patients so far, but the results were striking: Two appear cancer-free up to a year after treatment, and the third patient is improved but still has some cancer. Scientists are already preparing to try the same gene therapy technique for other kinds of cancer.The rest of the article is at http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-health/20110810/US.MED.Gene.Therapy.Leukemia/?cid=hero_media
What these scientist have done is amazing and if the process can be replicated for other types of cancer it would be fantastic!
Chanel 6 is all geared up with the Eagles first pre-season game tonight. My heart and mind is still with the Phillies. I'm not ready for football yet.
My niece Marlie posted this yesterday and I'm passing along.
When you think you're not happy with your life, always think that someone is happy simply because you exist! : )
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Wednesday 08/10/2011
I didn't know if I was going to post anything today but then I saw a new page on facebook from Joe DeFelice You know you're from Mayfair in Philadelphia if you remember... I went there and sort of got caught up in it. For those of you from the area you might want to check it out. Really reminded me of things that I had forgotten.
Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. ~From the television show The Wonder Years
Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. ~From the television show The Wonder Years
So we are still waiting for the rugs for the basement. We had a flood a month ago when the hot water heater went on us. The company doing the restoration has been great but getting new rugs has tested our patience. First the rugs we wanted were discontinued by the manufacturer so that set things back and then the installer had a death in the family and is out of the state. With any luck the replacement installer will be here later today and the rugs will be down tonight. I'll let you all know how that works out.
Time Passing..............................The rug guy is here now installing the rugs. It is 7:47 and he's been here a few hours and is almost done. I have got to give credit to a man that is working this lat. I hope he's getting overtime.
Saw this on FB yesterday and am passing on...
Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it. ~Author Unknown
Time Passing..............................The rug guy is here now installing the rugs. It is 7:47 and he's been here a few hours and is almost done. I have got to give credit to a man that is working this lat. I hope he's getting overtime.
Saw this on FB yesterday and am passing on...
Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you have to leave them alone in order to do it. ~Author Unknown
Monday, August 8, 2011
Monday 08/08/2011
For some reason I've been thinking about those household chores that I remember my mother doing that don't need to be done anymore.
The one that keeps coming to mind is defrosting the freezer. Those were the days when freezers were a compartment inside the refrigerator and they had a narrow drawer underneath to catch drips. The refrigerator door would be open for hours while pots full of hot water were moved from the sink to the freezer to melt the ice off the surface. Old bathroom towels would be used to mop up melted ice and that little drawer would gingerly be taken from the box and moved carefully to the sink to be emptied without spilling. Thank God for frost free technology.
I also remember that every summer my grandmother would cover her living room furniture with fitted slipcovers in a light floral pattern so they would be more comfortable. When was the last time you knew someone who did that.
And before we all had wall to wall carpeting I remember that the carpet would be turned around yearly so it would wear more evenly and last longer. Who does that anymore?
The other day there was a helicopter shot down in Afghanistan. There were 31 men killed, most of them American military from the elite Navy Seal unit. One of my facebook friends posted the following:
The one that keeps coming to mind is defrosting the freezer. Those were the days when freezers were a compartment inside the refrigerator and they had a narrow drawer underneath to catch drips. The refrigerator door would be open for hours while pots full of hot water were moved from the sink to the freezer to melt the ice off the surface. Old bathroom towels would be used to mop up melted ice and that little drawer would gingerly be taken from the box and moved carefully to the sink to be emptied without spilling. Thank God for frost free technology.
I also remember that every summer my grandmother would cover her living room furniture with fitted slipcovers in a light floral pattern so they would be more comfortable. When was the last time you knew someone who did that.
And before we all had wall to wall carpeting I remember that the carpet would be turned around yearly so it would wear more evenly and last longer. Who does that anymore?
The other day there was a helicopter shot down in Afghanistan. There were 31 men killed, most of them American military from the elite Navy Seal unit. One of my facebook friends posted the following:
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Sunday 08/07/2011
In going over FB today I found a link to Lisa Scottoline's column talking about taking her 87 year old mom to the movies. If you get a chance take a look. You'll enjoy the laugh. http://scottoline.com/Column/
Speaking of authors...for those of you with Kindles check out Cynn Chadwick's book "Angels and Manners". It was a really good book about 2 women who are forced by circumstance into Section 8 housing. With little in common they become friends and support each other in handling their exes and their kids. They are smart and funny and you'll like their story.
Those of you who have spent any amount of time around me know that I'm often humming or singing a song that has gotten stuck in my head. This morning when I woke up the song was "Make Someone Happy". The end of the song has lyrics that go "make someone happy and you will be happy too". There are worse things we can do. Here is a link to the song as it was used at the end of "Sleepless in Seattle". http://youtu.be/88ysQcoZUNY
People Change. We should accept and appreciate others for who they are because chances are we won't always be happy with the changes we see in those we love.
My Quotes for the day:
If nothing ever changed, there'd be no butterflies. ~Author Unknown
If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it. ~Mary Engelbreit
Speaking of authors...for those of you with Kindles check out Cynn Chadwick's book "Angels and Manners". It was a really good book about 2 women who are forced by circumstance into Section 8 housing. With little in common they become friends and support each other in handling their exes and their kids. They are smart and funny and you'll like their story.
Those of you who have spent any amount of time around me know that I'm often humming or singing a song that has gotten stuck in my head. This morning when I woke up the song was "Make Someone Happy". The end of the song has lyrics that go "make someone happy and you will be happy too". There are worse things we can do. Here is a link to the song as it was used at the end of "Sleepless in Seattle". http://youtu.be/88ysQcoZUNY
People Change. We should accept and appreciate others for who they are because chances are we won't always be happy with the changes we see in those we love.
My Quotes for the day:
If nothing ever changed, there'd be no butterflies. ~Author Unknown
If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it. ~Mary Engelbreit
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Here I am.
Wow...I created a Blog.
There are a lot of things that I go to post on Face Book and I run out of space. I thought about in and figured this may be a solution to my problem.
I plan on using this as a spot where I can post my thoughts and maybe sort of a diary.
If you're reading this please feel free to add comments or information.
There are a lot of things that I go to post on Face Book and I run out of space. I thought about in and figured this may be a solution to my problem.
I plan on using this as a spot where I can post my thoughts and maybe sort of a diary.
If you're reading this please feel free to add comments or information.
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