As a child growing up, my mom would say, “Let’s go to the beach so that we can wash off the crosses (bad luck) off us and renew our spirits”. This was done especially at the start of a new year or the end of an old one. I never questioned this because it seemed like a natural thing to do and I did love going to the beach! As I grew up, this continued to be a part of our tradition. It’s what her parents did with her and her siblings and what she did with me and mine. It was also a ...

At least I don’t think I could. Because that would mean giving up what I like to eat, meat, although most of the times I eat chicken, but once in a while I like to eat red meat. I try to eat liver often, because it’s good for me with the iron it provides and which I lack, so says my doctor last year. I have no idea if that has improved, and I have not been taking vitamins! I think I better start doing that ASAP! I do like to eat vegetables and healthy foods and I do know doing so d...

No one else, just me. I don't pretend. Pretense is as pretense does. Holding my head high when it seems that the world is coming down on me, doing the doggy paddle! Getting over myself each time it seems I've put my foot in my mouth! It doesn't matter how old I am, it happens all the time!lol Standing up for what I beleive in, no matter if the whole world doesn't believe in what I do! Not following the crowd, being who I am, true to myself that's what is important. Allowing...

It's a horrible thing to be, a procrastinator. I don't know if it's because there is so much that I want to get done, then it all seems so overwhelming, and I do nothing! Although I know that the best way to do anything, is to do one thing at a time, and in that way I can knock off some of the things I've set out to accomplish. I'm trying to not be a procrastinator anymore. I'm making a list, something I used to do often but haven't done recently, then I'm going to take one project a...

Why don't sheep shrink when it rains? Why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin? Why women can't put on mascara with their mouth closed? ! Why don't you ever see the headline "Psychic Wins Lottery"? Why is "abbreviated" such a long word? Why is it that doctors call what they do "practice"? Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons? Why is the man who invests all your money called a bro...

I really hope this link works! This weatherman was on the air and had a surprise visit! Link If that doesn't work, try this Link

I know there have been a few quizzes similar to this one (from an Email) at one time or another, however, I had fun completing this and I hope you will too! Because there are some new folks here what a great way to get to know each other and to also re-discover some things about those of us who aren’t! Just change all the answers so that they apply to you. 1 What is your occupation? Office Assistant 2 What color are y...

Oh the metaphor! We have so many of those to guide us on our road to fulfillment don't you think?! We continually find those euphemism that helps us to see our way through life. It might seem offensive to some to speak of some things, yet there are those of us that find those wise philosophical thoughts that cautions us on our path to being what we are, human! It's a natural part of being human. We continuously grow and learn from the mistakes we make in life. At least some of ...

This morning on Good Morning America they mentioned a report they did about many couples today who are getting married are not planning to have children. Many feel this is not their focus or a priority and so they are not having children, they ‘choose to be child-free’ as the report said. Forget about succesful adults, everyone seems to be thinking the same way these days. They do not want to have children! It seems to be the choice of a lot of young women and couples that I know pers...

From an Email! __________________ Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions. "How old are you?" "I'm four and a half!" You're never thirty-six and a half. You're four and a half, going on five! That's the key! You get into your teens, now they can't hold you back. You jump to the next number, or even a few ahead. "How old are y...

I'm laughing because I had every intention of writing about this for a while now but didn't, less i seem to be nitpicking or something! But seeing Gene's article made me decide to! Link I know we all love to write and that's why we are here, the fact that others are able to read and respond to what we write is very intoxicating and quite refreshing! To think that hey, someone is interested in what I wrote, you know what I mean? It gives you a certain feeling of pleasure, doesn't it ...

TUESDAY, JULY 24TH HAPPY BIRTHDAY JILL & CHRIS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER SPECIAL DAY ENJOY THE SPOILS LIFE BRINGS TO YOU THIS IS YOUR DAY SO MAKE IT ONE TO REMEMBER HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM THE GANG AT JU! *************************************************@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@************************************************** YOUR HOROSCOPE Rita Ann ...

It's July 2007, are you half way through your goals yet? Do you remember the promise you made to yourself to eat better, exercise, lose some weight? Perhaps your promise wasn't about health and fitness but about something else? Whatever it was, are you sticking to your plans and focused on your goal? Or as happened to a lot of people, did you just gave up and decided you will try again next year? Hopefully, for your sake you are still focused on your goal. One of my resolution was...

I like looking at tattoos that are interesting and that shows the creativity of the artist. I consider tattoos to be an artform in its own way. I also sometimes wonder what would make a person tattoo certain parts of their bodies. I never do understand what would make a person tattoo their face, parts of it, or even the entire face! Mikey Tyson did it, tattooed a part of his face and I thought he was nuts! So did a lot of people in fact! This guy did his entire face! I wonder what h...