Thank you Gideon for the inspiration to add my thoughts to this subject! Link [I can link so well here but still can't do a bloody photo! {laughs at self} ] While I don’t agree with the Reparations and the connotations to those like me who are innocent in it’s demand, one mustn’t forget that one of the reasons why the government has done and is trying to do anything it can to make amends is because they have to do something after years of not doing anything at all. And if we’re go...

Work in progress - sorry folks, I still can't get the downloads right![more to be added]

In one of my previous “Ramblings” blog I mentioned that some people wanted to do away with Christmas and wondered why they don’t just go to a deserted island somewhere until the season is over. I just read an article on MSNBC.com, Link , that even the President is caught in this snafu because of a greeting card he sent to many friends and others that said “Happy Holidays” and not “Merry Christmas”. I’m all for celebrating Christmas for what it really is, celebrating the birth of C...

I enjoyed reading Little Whip's article yesterday about Christmases she remembered, her family and the people in her life some of whom have passed on. Link It's funny (strange) that we both felt compelled to write similar articles. I guess that's what happens to you when those memories are stoked and comes alive. Brings a tear and a smile..... Christmas really is my favorite time of the year. In fact, once Thanksgiving rolls around I’m in hog heaven, emotionally. Those nostalgi...

Here's a very amusing Email I received today. It made me laugh, ROFL! If you haven't read it yet, you'll get a kick out of it...if you have already, it always cracks the funny bones! 1. NAMES If Laurie, Linda, Elizabeth and Barbara go out for lunch, they will call each other Laurie, Linda, ...

Here's a very amusing Email I received today. It made me laugh, ROFL! If you haven't read it yet, you'll get a kick out of it...if you have already, it always cracks the funny bones! 1. NAMES If Laurie, Linda, Elizabeth and Barbara go out for lunch, they will call each other Laurie, Linda, ...

I wasn't sure whether to put this in "Communities", "Life Journals" or just make it a general discussion. However, since I'll touch on a little bit of this and a little bit of that, it's "Life Journals". Shovel, Doc, UDigit, Trudy a special thank you and shout out to you guys for stopping by and wishing me well after reading my recent updates on my life, I appreciate that very much. My family and I, kids, hubby...even hubby participated, in decorating our tree. An artificial tree wh...

This just in….J.Lo’s gotten herself into a spot…with her credit. Apparently her credit card was maxed out and she couldn’t use it. Seeing how wealthy these people are I wouldn’t think that would be a problem for them. But I guess with all the big spending these people do that was bound to happen. Here’s an interesting article on what happened and the possibilities of why she ran into a little problem at a recent event she attended. I know, I know, who cares right? Doesn’t matter much ...

So I wanted to share some news with you guys. First thing, I finally got my license, yes, my drivers license. After all these years of having my permit…getting laughed at by those snotty nosed teenagers with theirs and trying to explain to them I’m from up North, where taxi cabs and trains were the norm, although we had two cars. My hubby did most of the driving. I eventually went to driving school to learn to drive while living in NY because my hubby and I were at loggerheads when it co...

At some places of work people with children can take time off, they have flex time, leave early, and come in late, use sick time freely, perhaps better benefits and/or other perks? Uncle Sam gives each parent a Tax Credit for each child. Should someone who is childless feel left out or jealous? I’ve heard a grumble or two sometime ago from those who are childless that they put in more time than those with kids. Is that really being fair to someone who is a parent though? Of course ...

First there’s the kiss, then comes marriage, then comes the baby carriage. When the baby carriage arrives life as you know it is over (i.e., your freedom to move about the world as you so feel; buying luxury items; indulging in your whims). You’re now the proud parents of little Johnny and you’re a parent for life. As parents, we dedicate all of ourselves to growing our children, making sure that they’re well fed, and healthy, both in mind and body; we make sure that they don’t have ni...

How do you re-energize, renew or reinvent yourself when you’re feeling down? If you don’t believe in the God that I believe in, i.e., you’re not a Christian faith, what do you do to rekindle your “spirit” when you’re feeling like the whole world is on top of you, figuratively speaking, and you just want to shut the door and the windows and have some down time to regroup and get back that zest for life and living that seems to be eluding you? If you don’t feel like talking to your friend...

As we go about our daily lives in the hustle and bustle of activities planned or unplanned, remember to take deep breaths if you should feel overwhelmed. In our hectic world as we try to live our lives sometimes things don't go as we plan or as we want them to. Although it’s hard not to, don't feel disappointed. Sometimes it's just not time for you to receive that blessing you seek. It's not your time. Don't ever think that your life is hopeless or you're meaningless, you're such a...

Here's a jingle from me to you. [reposting from an email I received!] ______________________________________________ T'was the night of Thanksgiving, But I just couldn't sleep I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep. The leftovers beckoned The dark meat and white, But I fought the temptation With all of my might. Tossing and tu...

NOVEMBER TWENTY FIRST WILL BE YOUR DAY TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAYS... IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY WE'RE GONNA ROAST YOU CAUSE IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE & JOHN FROM JU'S BIRTHDAY CLUB! _____________________________________________________________ Some Facts about Scorpios! Your ruling planet is PLUTO! Your star stone is OPAL! LIKES Truth Hidden Causes Being involved Work That is Meaningful Being Persuasive DISLIKES Bein...