It's that time again....

It's "That Wednesday Thing"

and I have a few things to share with you!

First of all, do you ever see someone dressed out in military fatigues at the airport, restaurant, or even the shopping mall? Want to say thanks but don't know the words to use. Well it is very easy to thank a member of our military.

Check out: The Gratitude Campaign

Next I have 2 very different blogs to share with you.

The first one is a religious one that my mom passed on to me. Remember when many of us bloggers were studying Proverbs 31. Well this women has recently wrote about the Proverbs 31 woman and so much more. Her profile states: "I'm a happily married mother of two ... author, editor, university teacher and national women's speaker. My Life in Chapter and Verse reflects my passion for words and especially for God's words. Fill a mug, have a look around, and feel free to strike up a conversation!" So please check out Rachel Olsen's My Life in Chapter and Verse.

Now the second blog has to do with living in a "Jewel Box" or rather a small home instead of those large gorgeous houses popping up everywhere (not to say there is nothing wrong with one of those and I must admit, my dream home is a very large home, almost antebellum, sitting on the ocean....yes I know there are hurricanes, but I did say this was my "dream" home!) Now that I have digressed, lets get back on track...
The Jewel Box Home is Your Guide to Decorating, Entertaining and Joyful Living in a Smaller Home (from her blog headline) and not only does she blog, but she has a Jewel Box website. She gives so much attention that I know many of my friends wish were published in our fav. Southern magazines...y'all know who you are! :D So check out:

The Jewel Box Home Blog

The Jewel Box Home Website

and she even has a newsletter you can read!

Now, the next thing is just for pure laughs...once again it is about our governement, and whether it is true or false, it really is funny. If it is true, it is so sad these are the people representing us!

Why our country is in trouble!

A Washington DC airport ticket agent offers some examples of why our country is in trouble!

1. I had a New Hampshire Congresswoman ask for an aisle seat so that her hair wouldn't get messed up by being near the window. (On an airplane!)

2. I got a call from a candidate's staffer, who wanted to go to Capetown. I started to explain the length of the flight and the passport information, then she interrupted me with, "I'm not trying to make you look stupid, but Capetown is in Massachusetts ." Without trying to make her look stupid, I calmly explained, "Cape Cod is in Massachusetts, Capetown is in Africa." Her response - click.

3. A senior Vermont Congressman called, furious about a Florida package we did. I asked what was wrong with the vacation in Orlando. He said he was expecting an ocean-view room. I tried to explain that's not possible, since Orlando is in the middle of the state. He replied, "Don't lie to me, I looked on the map and Florida is a very thin state!" (OMG)

4. I got a call from a lawmaker's wife who asked, "Is it possible to see England from Canada?" I said, "No." She said, "But they look so close on the map." (OMG, again!)

5. An aide for a cabinet member once called and asked if he could rent a car in Dallas. When I pulled up the reservation, I noticed he had only a 1-hour layover in Dallas. When I asked him why he wanted to rent a car, he said, "I heard Dallas was a big airport, and we will need a car to drive between gates to save time." (Aghhhh)

6. An Illinois Congresswoman called last week. She needed to know how it was possible that her flight from Detroit left at 8:30 am got to Chicago at 8:33 am. I explained that Michigan was an hour ahead of Illinois, but she couldn't understand the concept of time zones. Finally, I told her the plane went fast, and she bought that.

7. A New York lawmaker called and asked, "Do airlines put your physical description on your bag so they know whose luggage belongs to whom?" I said, "No, why do you ask?" She replied, "Well, when I checked in with the airline, they put a tag on my luggage that said (FAT), and I'm overweight. I think that's very rude!After putting her on hold for a minute while I looked into it (I was laughing). I came back and explained the city code for Fresno, is (FAT - Fresno Air Terminal), and the airline was just putting a destination tag on her luggage.

8. A Senator's aide called to inquire about a trip package to Hawaii. After going over all the cost info, she asked, "Would it be cheaper to fly to California, and then take the train to Hawaii?"

9. I just got off the phone with a freshman Congressman who asked, "How do I know which plane to get on?" I asked him what exactly he meant, to which he replied, "I was told my flight number is 823, but none of these planes have numbers o n them."

10. A lady Senator called and said, "I need to fly to Pepsi-Cola, Florida. Do I have to get on one of those little computer planes?" I asked if she meant fly to Pensacola, FL on a commuter plane. She said, "Yeah, whatever, smarty!"

11. A senior Senator called and had a question about the documents he needed in order to fly to China After a lengthy discussion about passports, I reminded him that he needed a visa. "Oh, no I don't. I've been to China many times and never had to have one of those." I double-checked and sure enough, his stay required a visa. When I told him this he said, "Look, I've been to China four times and every time they have accepted my American Express!"

12. A New Mexico Congress woman called to make reservations, "I want to go from Chicago to Rhino, New York." I was at a loss for words. Finally, I said, "Are you sure that's the name of the town?" "Yes, what flights do you have?" replied the lady. After some searching, I came back with, "I'm sorry, ma'am, I've looked up every airport code in the country and can't find a Rhino anywhere." The lady retorted, "Oh, don't be silly! Everyone knows where it is. Check your map!"So I scoured a map of the state of New York and finally offered, "You don't mean Buffalo, do you?" The reply? "Whatever! I knew it was a big animal."

Now you know why the Government is in the shape it's in!

Could some people be this IGNORANT?

YES...THEY WALK AMONG US...AND CONTINUE TO BREED!

(AND VOTE! HEAVEN HELP US ALL!!!)

It's a Terrific Tuesday....

much better than a manic monday, huh? Well, first of all, this morning we went and picked up my bookcases that will be "built in" when the fireplace is refinished. They are sitting in my husband's utility building. Second, I got a wonderful phone call having to do with my special unspoken prayer request, so PLEASE keep those prayers going. Third, brag on my daughter a bit. She received 2 of her progress reports today...she has an 95 in Honors Biology and a 97.5 in Spanish. (The class average is a 67.0....yes, an F for the class average). I also had email from her Honors Geometry teacher that said she has a high B and will likely bring that up tomorrow after taking her test. This is still with a quiz grade to be made up that she missed when she was out sick. Lastly, things are looking better for my daddy. Remember my prayer requests and how both times he was scheduled for his procedures, things didn't go as well. Well, he and I just returned home from the surgeons office and they will be doing an actual bypass surgery on June 23rd...right after we come home from Florida. The surgery will be about 4 hours long and he should spend 1 night in ICU and then 4-5 days in the hospital. Then nothing but rest for 6 weeks. But the best thing was I didn't have to twist his arm, he was ready to proceed with the surgery.

So for some more smiles, I thought I would post some pet pics that really make you smile!

Now, I am off to the ball field to keep score for little league baseball. It's fun, quick cash, and a way to be around youn kids. If I could just get rid of some of the parents and coaches, we would all be fine!! Just kidding. Going to bundle up in my turtleneck and sweats cause it is quite autumnal outside now and will be downright cold (39) tonight. Wish me warmth....

Until next time~

Just another manic monday....

Wasn't that a song back in the 80's? Maybe by the bangles? Well as I sit here at my 'puter, looking out the window at all the green from all the rain, I also see a very ugly sky as we are expecting some ugly storms. The rain I love, we have been in a major drought, at 1 point our city was down to less than 30 days of water left. With us having a well, that is very serious stuff....leading to shorter showers, paper plates and utensils, doing less laundry, being very careful when washing the dishes, etc....I know many of you have been through it before. But even though were are still considered to be in "severe drought", I feel a little safer now. And this rain that started last night and will continue all day and most of tonight will help even more. But the dreariness has a way of pulling you down.

Double that with the fact that my house is a wreck!...I have plywood for floors (waiting on the hardwood floor man to come), new ceilings in LR, DR, Hall, Foyer, and upstairs hall and stairway to be primed. We found out Saturday that we are going to have to demo our dining room and put new sheetrock in there, and yesterday we started priming all of our crappy wood stained trim moldings in LR and hall way and foyer. It looks brighter but looks like, well use your imagination. Anyway, I am waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel, but I warn you, it really is putting me in an ill mood. DUST everywhere, all the stuff piled in my kitchen, computer room, and garage (this included all the furniture as well), it just really is starting to get to me trying to live through this.

So I thought today I would post a new funny for me, some of you may have heard it, but I need a little comic relief!

A good laugh (and lesson) to continue your week...

A man was being tailgated by a stressed out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.

The tailgating woman was furious and honked her horn, screaming in frustration, as she missed her chance to get through the intersection, dropping her cell phone and makeup.

As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up into the face of a very serious police officer. The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up.

He took her to the police station where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed, and placed in a holding cell. After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door. She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects.

He said, 'I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping off the guy in front of you, and cussing a blue streak at him.' I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do' bumper sticker, the 'Choose Life' license plate holder, the 'Follow Me to Sunday-School' bumper sticker, and the chrome-plated Christian fish emblem on the trunk; naturally...I assumed you had stolen the car.'

Quote for the Day

As one grows older one should grow more expert

at finding beauty in unexpected places,

in deserts and even in towns,

in ordinary human faces and among wild weeds.

~C.C.Vyvyan

Until next time~

A little Saturday sumthin'

Subject: Fwd: FW: THIS IS NOT A HOAX
Theft Problem - IMPORTANT MESSAGE:

You've heard about people who have been abducted and had their kidneys removed by black-market organ thieves.

My thighs were stolen from me during the night a few years ago. I went to sleep and woke up with someone else's thighs. It was just that quick. The replacements had the texture of cooked oatmeal. Whose thighs were these and what happened to mine? I spent the entire summer looking for my thighs. Finally, hurt and angry, I resigned myself to living out my life in jeans. And then the thieves struck again.

My butt was next. I knew it was the same gang, because they took pains to match my new rear-end to the thighs they had stuck me with earlier. But my new butt was attached at least three inches lower than my original! I realized I'd have to give up my jeans in favor of long skirts.

Two years ago I realized my arms had been switched. One morning I was fixing my hair and was horrified to see the flesh of my upper arm swing to and fro with the motion of the hair brush. This was really getting scary - my body was being replaced one section at a time. What could they do to me next?

When my poor neck suddenly disappeared and was replaced with a turkey neck, I decided to tell my story. Women of the world, wake up and smell the coffee! Those 'plastic' surgeons are using REAL replacement body parts -stolen from you and me! The next time someone you know has something 'lifted', look again - was it lifted from you?

THIS IS NOT A HOAX. This is happening to women everywhere every night.

WARN YOUR FRIENDS!

P.S. Last year I thought someone had stolen my Boobs. I was lying in bed and they were gone! But when I jumped out of bed, I was relieved to see that they had just been hiding in my armpits as I slept. Now I keep them hidden in my waistband.

Quote of the Day:
"A true friend is someone who knows you're a good egg even if you're a little cracked."
~Author Unknown

Friday Free for All.....

Four Worms and a lesson A minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. Four worms were placed into four separate jars.

The first worm was put into a container of alcohol.

The second worm was put into a container of cigarette smoke.

The third worm was put into a container of chocolate syrup.

The fourth worm was put into a container of good clean soil.

At the conclusion of the sermon, the Minister reported the following results:

The first worm in alcohol - Dead. The second worm in cigarette smoke - Dead
Third worm in chocolate syrup - Dead
Fourth worm in good clean soil - Alive

So the Minister asked the congregation - What can you learn from this demonstration? Maxine was sitting in the back, quickly raised her hand and said,

"As long as you drink, smoke and eat chocolate, you won't have worms!"

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Baptist Bathroom - Baptists Sure Are Friendly !

A very proper lady began planning a week's camping vacation for her and her Baptist Church group. She wrote to a campground for reservations. She wanted to make sure that the campground was fully equipped and modern, but could not bring herself to write the word 'toilet' in her letter. So, she decided on the old-fashioned term 'Bathroom Commode.' Once written down she still was not comfortable. Finally, she decided on the abbreviation 'B.C.' and wrote, 'Does your campground have its own 'B.C.?'When the campground owner received the letter, he could not figure out what she meant by 'B.C.' He showed it to several of the campers, one of whom suggested the lady was obviously referring to a Baptist Church since there was a letterhead on the paper, which referred to a Baptist Church.

Therefore, he sent this reply:

Dear Madam,
The B.C. is located nine miles from the campground in a beautiful grove of trees. I admit it is quite a distance if you are in the habit of going regularly. No doubt, you will be pleased to know that it will seat 350 people at one time, and it is open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday of each week. Some folks like to take their lunch and make a day of it. The acoustics are very good, so everyone can hear even the quietest passages. It may interest you to know that my daughter met her husband there. We are also having a fund-raiser to purchase new seats, as the old ones have holes in them. Unfortunately, my wife is ill and has not been able to attend regularly. It has been a good six months since she last went. It pains her very much not to be able to go more often. As we grow older, it seems to be more of an effort, especially in cold weather. Perhaps I could accompany you the first time you go, sit with you, and introduce you to all the other folks who will be there.

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Quote of the Day:

Oh, wouldn't the world seem dull and flat

with nothing whatever to grumble at?

~W.S. Gilbert

Thursday Trivia

First of all, I have 3 prayer requests for my prayer warriors out there. Remember my friend Rebecca and her sister Judy with cancer? Please continue to pray for them. Second, I recently mentioned my great niece, Cooper. She is still in the hospital (5 month old with pneumonia), please pray for her to maintain an adequate oxygen level when not on oxygen so she can be weaned from the O2 and come home soon! And 3rd, I have a very special personal unspoken request. I will not share at this time, but if you pray to the Lord for me, he definitely knows what it is! Thanks!

Now on to some Thursday Trivia....

(I posted a similiar post a few weeks back, but important enough I thought I would post again) Did you know God has his on Pharmacy, and it is our food?? Well, he does. Let me explain....
A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye...and YES science now shows that carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.

A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart is red and has four chambers. All of the research shows tomatoes are indeed pure heart and blood food.
Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows that grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.
A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds are on the nut just like the neo-cortex. We now know that walnuts help develop over 3 dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.
Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys.
Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and more stem veggies look just like bones. These foods specifically

target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don't have enough sodium in your diet the body pulls it from the bones, making them weak. These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.

Eggplant, Avocados and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female - and they are shaped just like these organs. Today's research shows that when a woman eats 1 avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight and prevents cervical cancers. And how profound is this?! .... It takes exactly 9 months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied and named about 141 of them).
Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Figs increase the motility of male sperm and increase the numbers of sperm well to overcome male sterility
Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics.
Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries.

Grapefruits, Oranges, and other Citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.
Onions look like body cells. Today's research shows that onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes. (added: so a good cry when cooking with onions is a good thing!)

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I did check out Snopes.com and neither the above or the following was listed at all so I am taking both of them as true...they do make good sense.

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Heart Attacks and Drinking Warm Water

This is a very good article. Not only about the warm water after your meal, but about Heart Attacks . The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals, not cold water, maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating.
For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink (this is me) with or after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal. (You know, I remember Richard Simmons saying to drink warm-hot lemon water to help you lose weight).

Common Symptoms Of Heart Attack... A serious note about heart attacks - You should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting . Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line . You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. (These are the symptoms my daddy had before his heart attack 10 years ago) 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive. A cardiologist says if everyone who reads this message sends it to 10 people, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life. Read this & Send to a friend. It could save a life.

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Now I am not a gardener, I do not have a green thumb, and "I don't know nuthin' about birthin me a garden!" I do wish I had a green thumb and I do hope to learn. My daddy has a wonderful veggie garden every year and at least I get some of what grows in his garden. My grandparents all had green thumbs. But for all of you lucky gardeners out there, here is todays:

Quote of the Day

I think that no matter how old or infirm I may become,

I will always plant a large garden in the spring.

Who can resist the feelings of hope and joy

that one gets from participating in nature's rebirth?

~Edward Giobbi

Until we meet again,