Grandma's Page

2012-01-26T00:00:00.000-06:00

I read this this morning, and thought it was worth reposting. Thanks, NaturalNews!

(NaturalNews) "To imprison us all" is a poem by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, written to counter the loss of liberty currently being witnessed across all levels of society:

To imprison our memories, they gave us revisionist history.

To imprison our present-day minds, they made us drink fluoride.

To imprison our biology, they gave usprescription medications.

To imprison our ideas, they created intellectual property laws.

To imprison our legal identities, they created social security numbers.

To imprison our children, they gave us vaccines.

To imprison our mental health, they gave us psychiatry.

To imprison our agriculture, they created genetically modified seeds.

To imprison our soils, they created chemical pesticides.

To imprison our sense of self worth, they created fashion and cosmetics.

To imprison our speech, they created SOPA.

To imprison our persons and effects, they created the TSA.

To imprison our protests, they created the NDAA.

To imprison our productivity, they created the IRS.

To imprison our money supply, they created the Federal Reserve.

To imprison our financial future, they created endless debt.

To imprison our consumption habits, they created television advertising.

To imprison our perspective, they created television news.

To imprison our medical professionals, they created medical schools.

To imprison scientific truth, they created science journals.

To imprison our teenage boys, they created violent video games.

To imprison our teenage girls, they created Gardasil.

To imprison our online interactions, they created search engine profiling and tracking technology.

To imprison our sex, they created sexual dysfunction diseases.

To imprison our foods and farms, they created the Health Department.

And then,

To secure the prisons against resistance, they passed gun restriction laws.

To quell dissent, they taught the masses to be dehumanized and dumbed-down.

To solidy their arrogance over the masses, they erected a scientific dictatorship.

To ensure blind obedience, they positioned government as savior.

But,

While the prisons were numerous and carefully constructed,

No matter how hard they tried,

They could not imprison our souls.

And once we recognized the prisons,

And identified those responsible for building them,

We rose up against them,

Setting free our minds,

Our bodies

Our children

Our productivity

Our liberties

And our futures.

We are Americans. To imprison us all...

Is inconceivable.

Thomas Jefferson

2012-01-24T16:34:00.001-06:00

Why can't we have men like this today? Thanks, Chuck!

McGuigan Chuck

THOMAS JEFFERSON

At 5, began studying under his cousins tutor.
At 9, studied Latin, Greek and French.
At 14, studied classical literature and additional languages.
At 16, entered the College of William and Mary.
At 19, studied Law for 5 years starting under George Wythe.
At 23, started his own law practice.
At 25, was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses.
At 31, wrote the widely circulated "Summary View of the Rights of British America " and retired from his law practice.

At 32, was a Delegate to the Second Continental Congress.

At 33, wrote the Declaration of Independence ..

At 33, took three years to revise Virginia ’s legal code and wrote a Public Education bill and a statute for Religious Freedom.

At 36, was elected the second Governor of Virginia succeeding Patrick Henry.

At 40, served in Congress for two years.

At 41, was the American minister to France and negotiated commercial treaties with European nations along with Ben Franklin and John Adams.

At 46, served as the first Secretary of State under George Washington.

At 53, served as Vice President and was elected president of the American Philosophical Society.

At 55, drafted the Kentucky Resolutions and became the active head of Republican Party.

At 57, was elected the third president of the United States

At 60, obtained the Louisiana Purchase doubling the nation’s size.

At 61, was elected to a second term as President.

At 65, retired to Monticello ..

At 80, helped President Monroe shape the Monroe Doctrine.

At 81, almost single-handedly created the University of Virginia and served as its first president.

At 83, died on the 50th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence .

John F. Kennedy held a dinner in the white House for a group of the brightest minds in the nation at that time.

He made this statement:

"This is perhaps the assembly of the most intelligence ever to gather at one time in the White House with the exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."

When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe ..
>>> Thomas Jefferson

The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
>>> Thomas Jefferson

It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world.
>>> Thomas Jefferson

I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
>>> Thomas Jefferson

My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
>>> Thomas Jefferson

No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.
>>> Thomas Jefferson

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
>>> Thomas Jefferson

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
>>> Thomas Jefferson

To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.
>>> Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson said in 1802:

I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property - until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.

For Lana

2012-01-24T12:29:00.003-06:00

For Lana!

Elmo's Butterfly Friend

2012-01-23T15:28:00.003-06:00

For my grandkids, and all kids at heart!

Walking

2012-01-22T08:03:00.000-06:00

Walking can add minutes to your life..
This enables you at 85 years old to spend
an additional 5 months in a nursing home
at $7000 per month.
  My grandpa started walking
five miles a day when he was 60.
Now he's 97 years old and we
don't know where on earth he is.

  I like long walks,
especially when they are taken
by people who annoy me.

  The only reason I would take up walking
is so that I could hear heavy breathing again.

  I have to walk early in the morning,
before my brain figures out what I'm doing.

  I joined a health club last year ...
spent about 400 bucks.
Haven't lost a pound.
Apparently you have to go there.

Every time I hear the dirty word 'exercise',
I wash my mouth out with chocolate.


  The advantage of exercising every day
is so when you die, they'll say,
....'Well, she looks good doesn't she.'

  If you are going to try cross-country skiing,
start with a small country.

  I know I got a lot of exercise the last few years,......
..... just getting over the hill.

We all get heavier as we get older,
because there's a lot more information in our heads.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

.... and
   Every time I start thinking too much about how I look,
I just find a Happy Hour, and by the time I leave,
I look just fine.
   You could run this over to your friends.......
But just e-mail it to them!

Pickles - Folding Clothes

2012-01-18T09:44:00.002-06:00

This reminds me so much of my dad. He was always in 'awe' how we girls could fold all kinds of clothes, and now my hubby is the same. I guess 'folding' clothes is in a lady's DNA!

Opal and Earl remind me of Vern and me so often!

Muhammad Ali

2012-01-17T07:32:00.003-06:00

Muhammad Ali turns 70 today. Whether you are a fan or not you have to admit that he was a great athlete and stellar boxer. Thinking about him sends me back to my youthful years when things seemed a bit simpler. In honor of the day I give you a few thoughtful quotes from the man ...

He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.

The man who has no imagination has no wings.

Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.

No one knows what to say in the loser's locker room.

It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe.

Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even.

Friendship... is not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything.

If they can make penicillin out of mouldy bread, they can sure make something out of you.

A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life.

Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn't matter which color does the hating. It's just plain wrong.

I hated every minute of training, but I said, "Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion."

Thanks, Kansas Bob!

And Now It Is Winter....

2012-01-16T10:22:00.003-06:00

You know,time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. And yet in a way, it seems like ages ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. And I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams. But, here it is: the winter of my life … and it catches me by surprise.

How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go?

I remember well...seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like.But,here it is: my friends are retired and getting gray...they move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me,but I see the great change.Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant. Like me,their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd be.

And taking a nap is not a treat anymore: it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will, I will just fall asleep where I sit! And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!! But at least I know that though the winter has come, I'm not sure how long it will last.And this I know: when it's over...it's over! Yes, I have regrets.

There are things I wish I hadn't done and things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime. If you're not in your winter yet,let me remind you that it will be here faster than you think...So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it NOW Don't put things off too long!!

Life goes by so quickly! So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not!

You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life, so live for good today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember. Life is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who Come after...

Those of us who know the Lord as Savior, will have an afterlife with Him. John 3:16 has been searched on the internet thousands of times this past week. If you didn't search it, here it is!

¹⁶For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

This is His promise to us!

Southern Confidence

2012-01-14T07:10:00.001-06:00

President Barack Obama was in the Oval Office when his telephone rang.

“Hello, President Obama” a heavily accented southern voice said. “This is Archie, down here at Joe ‘s Catfish Shack, in Mobile , and I am callin’ to tell ya’ll that we are officially declaring war on ya!”

“Well Archie,” Barack replied, “This is indeed important news! How big is your army?”

“Right now,” said Archie, after a moments calculation “there is myself, my cousin Harold , my next-door-neighbor Randy, and the whole dart team from Hooters. That makes eight!”

Barack paused. “I must tell you Archie that I have one million men in my army waiting to move on my command.”

“Wow,” said Archie. “I’ll have to call ya back!”

Sure enough, the next day, Archie called again. ” Mr. Obama , the war is still on! We have managed to acquire some infantry equipment!”

“And what equipment would that be Archie?” Barack asked.

“Well sir, we have two combines, a bulldozer, and Harry ‘s farm tractor.”

President Obama sighed. “I must tell you Archie, that I have 16,000 tanks and 14,000 armored personnel carriers. Also I’ve increased my army to one and a half million since we last spoke.”

“Lord above”, said Archie, “I’ll be getting back to ya.”

Sure enough, Archie called again the next day. ” President Obama ! I am sorry to have to tell you that we have had to call off this here war.”

“I’m sorry to hear that” said Barack. “Why the sudden change of heart?”

Well, sir,” said Archie, “we’ve all sat ourselves down and had a long chat over sweet tea, and come to realize that there’s just no way we can feed that many prisoners.”

SOUTHERN CONFIDENCE CANNOT BE SHAKEN.

Shamelessly stolen from Snig!

Manners

2012-01-08T00:00:00.000-06:00

PORK CHOPS

2012-01-07T07:30:00.001-06:00

How precious is this...

In a zoo in California, a mother tiger gave birth
to a rare set of triplet tiger cubs.
Unfortunately, Due to complications in the pregnancy,
the cubs were born prematurely
and due to their tiny size,
they died shortly after birth.

The mother tiger after recovering from the delivery,
suddenly started to decline in health,
Although physically she was fine.

The veterinarians felt that the loss of her litter
had caused the tigress to fall into a depression.

The doctors decided that if the tigress could surrogate
another mother's cubs, perhaps she would improve.

After checking with many other zoos across the country,

the depressing news was that there were no tiger cubs
of the right age to introduce to the mourning mother.

The veterinarians decided to try something
that had never been tried in a zoo environment.

Sometimes a mother of one species
will take on the care of a different species.

The only orphans' that could be found quickly,
were a litter of weanling pigs.

The zoo keepers and vets
wrapped the piglets in tiger skin
and placed the babies around the mother tiger...

Would they become cubs or pork chops?

Take a look... you won't believe your eyes

Now, please tell me one more time ...
Why can't the rest of the world get along?

I am sending this to all that love animals.............It is just too cute not to pass on.

Grandma Love

2012-01-06T09:02:00.001-06:00

Seen on Face Book this morning!

How true is this!

I love my grandkids:

Zach, Mollie, Sicily, Katie, Josiah, Noah, Lily, Dahlia, Tansy, Shailyn, Tyler, and Kylan!

Here are twenty tips for better living in the New Year:

2012-01-03T07:24:00.004-06:00

Shamelessly copied from Daily Encounter!

1. Rise and pray every day: "Again today, dear God, I
     commit and trust my life and way to you. I'm available.
     Please use me to be 'as Jesus' to every life I touch."
2. Don't sweat the small stuff.
3. Remember these simple sentences: "I was wrong."
     "I am sorry." "Please forgive me." "Thank you." Say
     them whenever needed and say "I love you" often—
     whether needed or not.
4. Come apart and rest a while before you come apart—
     stress is a killer.
5. Remember, "Nothing changes if nothing changes."
6. Don't nurse grudges: "Failing to forgive is like drinking
     poison and waiting for the other person to die."
7. Carpe diem. Seize the day. "Opportunity comes to
     pass—not to pause."
8. Quit the blame-game—"choice, not chance, determines
     destiny."
9. Control your thinking or your thinking will control you.
     "What the mind dwells on the body acts on."
10. Invest your life in a worthwhile cause by having a
     noble purpose for which to live—one that is bigger than
     yourself—one that will help make your world a better
     place in which to live.
11. Be a positive realist. You will always see what you are
      looking for: "Two men look out the same prison bars.
      One sees mud, the other stars."
12. The greatest abilities are availability, dependability,
      and responsibility."
13. "There is no pillow as soft as a clear conscience."
14. "Smooth seas never make skillful sailors."
15. When God is silent. "I believe in the sun even when it
      isn't shining. I believe in love even when I am alone.
      I believe in God even when he is silent."
16. Cry when needed. "Every unshed tear is a prism
     through which all of life's hurts are distorted."
17. Laugh a lot. It's still the best medicine.
18. Remember, "The bumps are what we climb on."
19. Fear not. At least 95 percent of the things we fear
     never happen. Trust God for the other five percent.
20. Have faith and put God first with your time, talents,
     and tithe (money).

Happy New Year!

2011-12-31T06:53:00.003-06:00

2011-12-31T06:18:00.000-06:00

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Happy New Year!

Tribute to Connie!

2011-12-30T05:04:00.000-06:00

Yesterday, we made the trip to Denver, again, to say "Goodbye" to one special lady. Her name was Connie Buchanan, and she was our cousin. It seems like we are beginning to say that word to so many of our generation. Our sweet cousin, Shirley, came with us. She is from Hoxie KS, so she had a few more miles to go. Our beautiful sister, Sherry, flew out from California. My brother, David and his wife, Regina, came from Greeley. Our other brother, Jim and and Barb, came from Arvada.

It was so good seeing so many of our cousins and their families. Getting reacquainted is one of the blessings of a funeral.

The trip was long, but really uneventful. We saw so many of our precious family members, and that is the reason we go to these funerals. Not everyone can make it to weddings, birthday parties, the birth of babies, but we do try to go to the "Goodbyes". All of her precious family was there, and all of my siblings were there.

There was lots of food for everyone. The 'wake' was held at Connie's daughter-in-law's parents' home. That is the kind of person Connie was. Everyone loved her, even the other parent of the children! Thank you, Jim and Treece Ferguson for your hospitality.

Constance Buchanan

77, passed away on 12/21/2011. She was born to Charles W.T. & Fressa Adams on 10/1/1934 in Hoxie, Kansas. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Howard J. Buchanan II; children Timothy C., Michelle (Herb) Finkle, Douglas (Sandy) & Duncan (Jennifer); sister Sharon Rawson; 5 grandchildren. viewing Wednesday, December 28, 2011 from 5-8pm withRosary at 6pm. Graveside services Thursday at 10:30am. All services Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary Chapel & Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

The Adams' Siblings

Jim Adams, Lana Adams Hessenius, Sherry Adams Leeburg, Linda Adams Goossen, David Adams

Thanks to Jon for taking the picture. Who knows when we'll all be together again?

RIP dear, Connie.

We will truly miss you and the fun 'Colby Destination Vacations'!

If You Have.....

2011-12-28T06:20:00.002-06:00

This has been around, but maybe we need to be reminded of our blessings!

Christmas Memories

2011-12-26T06:53:00.001-06:00

How true this is!

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T00:00:00.000-06:00

Merry Christmas, dear family and friends.

May our Lord bless you and grant you peace and love.

Happy 2012, too!

Snoopy's Christmas - For My Grandkids!

2011-12-24T06:21:00.001-06:00

Merry Christmas....To all my Liberal Friends!

2011-12-23T06:22:00.000-06:00

Seen on FaceBook today!

TO ALL MY LIBERAL FRIENDS: Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasion and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all. I also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2012, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make America great. Not to imply that America is necessarily greater than any other country nor the only America in the Western Hemisphere . Also, this wish is made without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith or sexual preference of the wish...

And to my conservative friends:

MERRY CHRISTMAS

AND

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I Love My Library!

2011-12-21T05:46:00.000-06:00

By Pioneer Memorial Library

'Twas the Night Before Christmas - Library Style
by Fullerton Public Library

‘Twas the night before Christmas, not a book to be found
Not a textbook, a paperback or tome, spiral bound.
The stockings were hung from the chimney with care
In hopes that the Librarian soon would be there.
The children were gathered, bored silly in their beds
For no books could be found out loud to be read!
There were toys and games and puzzles and maps
But nothing to read – might as well take a nap!
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter!
We sprang from our beds to see what was the matter
Then, what we saw – what was that? Rats?
No! A miniature bookcart led by eight tiny cats.
With a gorgeous driver, by the name of Marian,
I knew in a moment it must be the Librarian!
Faster than speed reading, the cats flew with perfect aim
And Marian whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
Now Gatsby! Now Holden! Now Lorax & Grinch!
On Rhett! On Scarlett! On Atticus & Finch!
The cats echoed their names to one and to all.
They flew to the roof and they flew to the wall!
And then, from the roof I heard tiny paws
The prancing and preening of kitty cat claws
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney Marian came with a bound.
She was dressed in her work clothes, from her head to her foot
The bundle of books she carried was covered in soot,
She had come straight from the library where books are free.
To patrons with cards it’s a book potpourri!
A wink of her eye and a twist of her head,
She distributed books and left nothing unread!
She spoke not a word, but went straight to her work,
And filled all the stockings; She was more than a clerk!
Then she sprang to her bookcart, to her team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard her exclaim, as she drove out of sight,

"Season’s Readings to all, and to all a good-night.”

11 Rules for your Kids

2011-12-15T18:40:00.001-06:00

The Perils of the Post Office

2011-12-13T06:39:00.003-06:00

Christmas Carols....NOT

2011-12-12T08:21:00.000-06:00

The 12 Days of Christmas

2011-12-12T08:14:00.000-06:00

Did you know this?

The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ.

-Two turtle doves are the Old and New Testaments.

-Three French hens stand for faith, hope and love.

-The four calling birds are the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.

-The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of ...the Old Testament.

-The six geese a-laying stand for the six days of creation....

-Seven swans a-swimming represent the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit--Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.

-The eight maids a-milking are the eight beatitudes.

-Nine ladies dancing are the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit--Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.

-The ten lords a-leaping are the ten commandments.

-The eleven pipers piping stand for the eleven faithful disciples.

-The twelve drummers drumming symbolizes the twelve points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.

So there is your history for today.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! ♥ yes, I said MERRY CHRISTmas because Christmas is not without CHRIST!

The Twelve days of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
A Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the second day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the third day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the fourth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Four Calling Birds*
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the fifth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the sixth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the seventh day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the eighth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the ninth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Nine Ladies Dancing
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the tenth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Ten Lords a Leaping
Nine Ladies Dancing
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the eleventh day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
Eleven Pipers Piping
Ten Lords a Leaping
Nine Ladies Dancing
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the twelfth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me:
12 Drummers Drumming
Eleven Pipers Piping
Ten Lords a Leaping
Nine Ladies Dancing
Eight Maids a Milking
Seven Swans a Swimming
Six Geese a Laying
Five Golden Rings
Four Calling Birds
Three French Hens
Two Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

Calvin and Hobbes

2011-12-09T10:39:00.001-06:00

I can relate!

Israel vs Palestine

2011-12-09T09:18:00.001-06:00

Who Does the Land of Israel Belong To?

An Israeli sense of humor at UN set the record

straight.

An ingenious example of speech and politics occurred

recently in the United Nations Assembly and made the

world community smile.

A representative from Israel began: "Before beginning

my talk, I want to tell you something about Moses:

When he struck the rock and it brought forth water, he

thought, 'What a good opportunity to have a bath!'

"Moses removed his clothes, put them aside on the rock

and entered the water. When he got out and wanted to

dress, his clothes had vanished. A Palestinian had

stolen them!"

The Palestinian representative at the UN jumped up

furiously and shouted, "What are you talking about?

The Palestinians weren't there then."

The Israeli representative smiled and said, "And now

that we have made that clear, I will begin my speech!"

-- Submitted by Les Nixon

The Sands of Christmas

2011-12-09T08:14:00.001-06:00

I had no Christmas spirit
when I breathed a weary sigh,
and looked across the table
where the bills were piled too high.
The laundry wasn't finished
and the car I had to fix,
My stocks were down another point,
the Dolphins lost by six.
And so with only minutes
till my son got home from school
I gave up on the drudgery
and grabbed a wooden stool.
The burdens that I carried
were about all I could take,
and so I flipped the TV on
to catch a little break.
I came upon a desert scene
in shades of tan and rust,
No snowflakes hung upon the wind,
just clouds of swirling dust.
And where the reindeer should have stood
before a laden sleigh,
eight hummers ran a column
right behind an M1A.
A group of boys walked past the tank,
not one was past his teens,
Their eyes were hard as polished flint,
their faces drawn and lean.
They walked the street in armor
with their rifles shouldered tight,
their dearest wish for Christmas,
just to have a silent night.
Other soldiers gathered,
hunkered down against the wind,
To share a scrap of mail and dreams
of going home again.
There wasn't much at all to put
their lonely hearts at ease,
They had no Christmas turkey,
just a pack of MREs.
They didn't have a garland
or a stocking I could see,
They didn't need an ornament--
they lacked a Christmas Tree.
They didn't have a present
even though it was tradition,
For the only boxes I
could see were labeled "ammunition."
I felt a little tug and found
my son now by my side,
He asked me what it was I feared,
and why it was I cried.
I swept him up into my arms
and held him oh so near
and kissed him on the forehead
as I whispered in his ear.
There's nothing wrong my little son,
for safe we sleep tonight,
our heroes stand on foreign land
to give us all the right,
to worry on the things in life
that mean nothing at all,
instead of wondering if we
will be the next to fall.
He looked at me as children do
and said its always right,
to thank the ones who help us
and perhaps that we should write.
And so we pushed aside the bills
and sat to draft a note,
to thank the many far from home,
and this is what we wrote:
God Bless You all and keep you safe,
and speed your way back home.
Remember that we love you so,
and that you're not alone.
The gift you give you share with all,
a present every day,
You give the gift of liberty
and that we can't repay.
Author Unknown

The Greatest Gift

2011-12-07T18:35:00.001-06:00

Our Troops

2011-12-07T07:14:00.001-06:00

U DON'T HAVE TO SUPPORT THE WAR, SUPPORT OUR TROOPS WHO FIGHT

REMEMBER THE FALLEN!! FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!!! THANK A SOLDIER (PAST OR PRESENT) AND THEIR FAMILY!!!

FREEDOM IS NOT FREE! PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES!!

Today is the anniversary of Pearl Harbor.

The Day the Democrats Took Over

2011-12-05T18:05:00.001-06:00

Read on Face Book today.

The day the Democrats took over was not January 22nd 2009, it was actually January 3rd 2007, the day the Democrats took over the House of Representatives and the Senate, at the very start of the 110th Congress.
The Democratic Party controlled a majority in both chambers for the first time since the end of the 103rd Congress in 1995.

For those who are listening to the liberals propagating the fallacy that everything is "Bush's Fault", think about this:
January 3rd, 2007, the day the Democrats took over the Senate and the Congress:
The DOW Jones closed at 12,621.77
The GDP for the previous quarter was 3.5%
The Unemployment rate was 4.6%
George Bush's Economic policies SET A RECORD of 52 STRAIGHT MONTHS of JOB CREATION!
Remember that day...
January 3rd, 2007 was the day that Barney Frank took over the House Financial Services Committee and Chris Dodd took over the Senate Banking Committee.
The economic meltdown that happened 15 months later was in what part of the economy?

BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES!
THANK YOU DEMOCRATS (especially Barney) for taking us from 13,000 DOW, 3.5 GDP and 4.6% Unemployment...to this CRISIS by (among MANY other things) dumping 5-6 TRILLION Dollars of toxic loans on the economy from YOUR Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac FIASCOES!

(BTW: Bush asked Congress 17 times to stop Fannie & Freddie -starting in 2001 because it was financially risky for the US economy).Barney blocked it and called it a "Chicken Little Philosophy" (and the sky did fall!)

And who took the THIRD highest pay-off from Fannie Mae AND Freddie Mac? �OBAMA

And who fought against reform of Fannie and Freddie?
OBAMA and the Democrat Congress, especially BARNEY!!!!
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So when someone tries to blame Bush...
REMEMBER JANUARY 3rd, 2007....THE DAY THE DEMOCRATS TOOK OVER!"

Bush may have been in the car but the Democrats were in charge of the gas pedal and steering wheel they were driving the economy into the ditch.

Budgets do not come from the White House. They come from Congress and the party that controlled Congress since January 2007 is the Democratic Party.�
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Furthermore, the Democrats controlled the budget process for 2008 & 2009 as well as 2010 & 2011.

In that first year, they had to contend with George Bush, which caused them to compromise on spending, when Bush somewhat belatedly got tough on spending increases.

For 2009 though, Nancy Pelosi & Harry Reid bypassed George Bush entirely, passing continuing resolutions to keep government running until Barack Obama could take office. At that time, they passed a massive omnibus spending bill to complete the 2009 budget.

And where was Barack Obama during this time? He was a member of that very Congress that passed all of these massive spending bills, and he signed the omnibus bill as President to complete 2009. Let's remember what the deficits looked like during that period:
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If the Democrats inherited any deficit, it was the 2007 deficit, the last of the Republican budgets. That deficit was the lowest in five years, and the fourth straight decline in deficit spending. After that, Democrats in Congress took control of spending, and that includes Barack Obama, who voted for the budgets.

If Obama inherited anything, he inherited it from himself.

In a nutshell, what Obama is saying is "I inherited a deficit that I voted for,
And then I voted to expand that deficit four-fold since January 20th."

There is no way this will be widely publicized, unless each of us sends it on!
�
" The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living."

Cell Phone!

2011-12-05T07:30:00.001-06:00

Sounds Like My Sister!

Marching Band

2011-12-03T08:00:00.001-06:00

This is amazing!

Is This The Problem?

2011-12-02T09:44:00.001-06:00

Adult Truths

2011-12-01T06:39:00.001-06:00

I read this on FaceBook today. Have a good laugh!

2011-11-23T06:32:00.001-06:00

You all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. If it is possible,spend it with your family, friends and loved ones. If you are one that has to work, no matter what the job, THANK YOU for your service! Praise the Lord for your job.

We, in America, still have so much to be thankful for!

I'm thankful for my Salvation.

My family

My home.

Heat in the winter and AC in the summer.

Enough, or more than enough, food to eat.

Our freedoms that we still have.

I'm thankful for enough money to buy what we need and to pay our bills.

I'm thankful for my health.

Our military, policemen, health care workers.

We do have so much to be thankful for, we should have many more days than just one during the year, but take this one to be THANKFUL!

I'm really thankful for my blogging friends, and those that read, and sometimes, comment!

Day Of Prayer? What Happened?

2011-11-12T13:36:00.001-06:00

When we get 100,000,000, that's one hundred million willing Christians to BOND together, voice their concerns and vote, we can take back America with God's help, Become one of the One hundred million, then lets get 200 million. It can be done by sending this email to your friends. Do the math. It only takes a willing heart and a fed up soul. God Bless America and Shine your light on Her..

In
1952
President Truman
established one day a year as a
"National Day of Prayer."

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In
1988
President Reagan
designated the
First Thursday in May of each year as
the National Dayof Prayer.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In June
2007
(then)
Presidential Candidate Barack Obama
declared that the USA
"Was no longer a
Christian nation."
---------------------------------------------------------------
This year
President Obama
canceled the
21st annual National Day
of Prayer ceremony
at the White
House under the ruse
Of "not wanting to offend anyone"
BUT... on September 25, 2009
from 4 AM until 7 PM,
a National Day of Prayer
FOR THE MUSLIM RELIGION
was Held on Capitol Hill,
Beside the White House.
There were over 50,000 Muslims
in D.C. that day.

Error! Filename not specified.
HE PRAYS WITH THE MUSLIMS!
I guess it Doesn't matter
if "Christians"
Are offended by this event -
We obviously
Don't count as
"anyone" Anymore.
The direction this country is headed
should strike fear in the heart of every Christian,
especially knowing that the
Muslim religion believes that if Christians cannot be
converted, they should be annihilated.
This is not a Rumor -
Go to the website
To confirm this info:
http://www.islamoncapitolhill.comSend this to ten people
and the person who
sent it to you!...
to let them know that
indeed, it was sent
out to many more.

Veterans' Day

2011-11-11T00:00:00.000-06:00

Thank you to all who have served! We love and appreciate all of you!

May our Lord bring blessings to you!

Happy Birthday!

2011-11-10T07:13:00.001-06:00

Today is my hubby's birthday, and even though we are getting so old, we still have our moments of 'passion' in our daily lives!

Happy Birthday, 'Gold Wheezer!"

I LOVE YOU!!!!

The Beauty of Mathematics

2011-11-06T05:33:00.000-06:00

Have a Blessed Sunday!

What Happens When You Are Married A LONG Time!

2011-11-06T05:32:00.000-06:00

Parenting

2011-11-04T09:20:00.002-05:00

"Pun in Cheek" on Parenting

It now costs more to amuse a child than it once did to

educate his father.

It rarely occurs to teenagers that the day will come

when they'll know as little as their parents.

Money isn't everything, but it sure keeps the kids in

touch.

Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given

birth.

You can learn many things from children ... like how

much patience you have [or don't have].

Summer vacation is a time when parents realize that

teachers are grossly underpaid.

The first sign of maturity is the discovery that the

volume knob also turns to the left.

There are three ways to get things done: 1) do it

yourself, 2) hire someone to do it, or 3) forbid your

kids to do it.

Those who say they "sleep like a baby" haven't got

one.

There would be fewer problems with children if they

had to chop wood to keep the television set going.

The best thing to spend on your children is time.

Free Stuff

2011-11-02T11:03:00.000-05:00

I AM FORWARDING THIS EMAIL THAT I RECEIVED TODAY. IT REFLECTS THE FEELINGS OF A LOT OF PEOPLE - IN THE U.S. & IN CANADA.

I have never heard this said as plain or as well. Class war at its best.
The folks who are getting the Free Stuff, don't like the folks who are paying for the Free Stuff, because the folks who are paying for the Free Stuff, can no longer afford to pay for both the Free Stuff and their own Stuff.
And …
The folks who are paying for the Free Stuff want the Free Stuff to stop. The folks who are getting the Free Stuff, want even more Free Stuff on top of the Free Stuff they are already getting!
Now …
The people who are forcing the people who Pay for the Free Stuff, have told the people who are RECEIVING the Free Stuff, that the people who are PAYING for the Free Stuff, are being mean, prejudiced, and racist.
So... the people who are GETTING the Free Stuff, have been convinced they need to hate the people who are paying for the Free Stuff, by the people who are forcing some people to pay for their Free Stuff, and giving them the Free Stuff in the first place.
We have let the Free Stuff giving go on for so long that there are now more people getting Free Stuff than paying for the Free Stuff.
Now understand this. All great democracies have committed financial suicide somewhere between 200 and 250 years after being founded. The reason? The voters figured out they could vote themselves money from the treasury by electing people who promised to give them money from the treasury in exchange for electing them.
The United States officially became a Republic in 1776, 231 years ago. The number of people now getting Free Stuff outnumbers the people paying for the Free Stuff. We have one chance to change that in 2012. Failure to change that spells the end of the United States as we know it.
ELECTION 2012 IS COMING!!
A Nation of Sheep Breeds a Government of Wolves!
I'M 100% for PASSING THIS ON!!!
Let's Take a Stand!!!

Congress: Bi-partisan!
Borders: Closed!
Language: English!
Culture: Constitution and the Bill of Rights!
Drug Free: Mandatory Drug Screening before Welfare!
NO freebies to: Non-Citizens!
We the people are coming!!!

Only 86% will send this on. Should be a 100%. What will you do?

Social Security

2011-10-30T06:01:00.000-05:00

Remember,
not only did you contribute to Social Security but your employer did too. It
totaled 15% of your income before taxes. If you averaged only $30K per year over your
working life, that's close to $220,500. If you calculate the future value of $4,500 per year
(yours & your employer's contribution) at a simple 5% after 49 years of
working, you'd have $892,919.98.

If you took out only 3% per year,
you'd receive $26,787.60 per year and it would last better than 30 years (until
you're 95 if you retire at age 65) and that's with no interest paid on that final amount on deposit!

If you bought an annuity and it paid 4% per year, you'd have a lifetime income of $2,976.40 per month. The folks in Washington have pulled off a bigger Ponzi scheme than Bernie Madhoff ever had. Entitlement my a**, I paid cash for my social security insurance!!!!

Just because they borrowed the money, doesn't make my benefits some kind of charity or handout!!

Congressional benefits, aka. free healthcare, outrageous retirement packages, 67 paid holidays, three weeks paid vacation, unlimited paid sick days. Now that's welfare, and they have the nerve to call my social security retirement entitlements? We're "broke" and can't help our own Seniors, Veterans, Orphans, Homeless, etc.!

In the last months we have provided aid to Haiti , Chile, Turkey, and now Pakistan ......home of bin Laden. Literally, BILLIONS of DOLLARS!!!

Our retired seniors living on a 'fixed income' receive no aid nor do they get any breaks while our government and religious organizations pour Hundreds of Billions of $$$$$$'s and Tons of Food to Foreign Countries!

They call Social Security and Medicare an entitlement even though most of us have been paying for it all our working lives and now when its time for us to collect, the government is running out of money. Why did the government borrow from it from us the first place? Imagine if the "GOVERNMENT" gave us the same support they give to other countries.

Sad isn't it?

99% of people won't have the guts to forward this.

I'm one of the 1% and I Just Did.

Pass it on!

2011-10-28T10:07:00.000-05:00

My dad wasn't a pig farmer, he worked at a hamburger joint for a long time,and then for the Post Office until he retired. My mom worked as an office girl for Penney's. They lived in the same house their whole life, and it was small! Two bedrooms, one bath! They remodeled the garage into a girls bedroom, and put on a dining room. There were five of us kids,and I don't think we ever felt deprived. We were fed and clothed, and we all had our chores to do.

We all learned early on that we needed to take Personal Responsibility for our lives.

An Old Fogey

2011-10-26T17:01:00.000-05:00

I'm one of them...

Grey-Haired Brigade

They like to refer to us as senior citizens, old fogies, geezers, and in some cases dinosaurs. Some of us are "Baby Boomers" getting ready to retire. Others have been retired for some time. We walk a little slower these days and our eyes and hearing are not what they once were.

We have worked hard, raised our children, worshipped our God and grown old together. Yes, we are the ones some refer to as being over the hill, and that is probably true. But before writing us off completely, there are a few things that need to be taken into consideration.

In school we studied English, history, math, and science which enabled us to lead America into the technological age. Most of us remember what outhouses were, many of us with firsthand experience. We remember the days of telephone party-lines, 25 cent gasoline, and milk and ice being delivered to our homes. For those of you who don't know what an icebox is, today they are electric and referred to as refrigerators. A few even remember when cars were started with a crank. Yes, we lived those days.

We are probably considered old fashioned and out-dated by many. But there are a few things you need to remember before completely writing us off. We won World War II, fought in Korea and Viet Nam . We can quote The Pledge of Allegiance, and know where to place our hand while doing so. We wore the uniform of our country with pride and lost many friends on the battlefield. We didn't fight for the Socialist States of America , we fought for the "Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave." We wore different uniforms but carried the same flag. We know the words to the Star Spangled Banner, America , and America the Beautiful by heart, and you may even see some tears running down our cheeks as we sing. We have lived what many of you have only read about in history books and we feel no obligation to apologize to anyone for America .

Yes, we are old and slow these days but rest assured, we have at least one good fight left in us. We have loved this country, fought for it, and died for it, and now we are going to save it. It is our country and nobody is going to take it away from us. We took oaths to defend America against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and that is an oath we plan to keep. There are those who want to destroy this land we love but, like our founders, there is no way we are going to remain silent.

It was the young people of this nation who elected Obama and the Democratic Congress.

You fell for the "Hope and Change" which in reality was nothing but "Hype and Lies." You have tasted socialism and seen evil face to face, and have found you don't like it after all. You make a lot of noise, but most are all too interested in their careers or "Climbing the Social Ladder" to be involved in such mundane things as patriotism and voting. Many of those who fell for the "Great Lie" in 2008 are now having buyer's remorse. With all the education we gave you, you didn't have sense enough to see through the lies and instead drank the 'Cool-Aid.' Now you're paying the price and complaining about it. No jobs, lost mortgages, higher taxes, and less freedom. This is what you voted for and this is what you got. We entrusted you with the Torch of Liberty and you traded it for a paycheck and a fancy house.

Well, don't worry youngsters, the Grey Haired Brigade is here, and in 2012 we are going to take back our nation. We may drive a little slower than you would like but we get where we're going, and in 2012 we're going to the polls by the millions. This land does not belong to the man in the White House nor to the likes of Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid. It belongs to "We the People" and "We the People" plan to reclaim our land and our freedom. We hope this time you will do a better job of preserving it and passing it along to our grandchildren. So the next time you have the chance to say the Pledge of Allegiance, Stand up, put your hand over your heart, honor our country, and thank God for the old geezers of the "Grey-Haired Brigade."

~Author, Anon. Grey-Haired Brigade Member

H/T Old NFO

Saturday Humor

2011-10-22T04:14:00.000-05:00

It can be a challenge keeping a straight face as a

court reporter. The following are from a book called

Disorder in the American Courts, and are things people

actually [or supposedly] said in court, word for word,

taken down and now published by court reporters that

had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges

were actually taking place.

ATTORNEY: What was the first thing your husband said

to you that morning?

WITNESS: He said , 'Where am I, Cathy?'

ATTORNEY: And why did that upset you?

WITNESS: My name is Susan!

* * * * * * *

ATTORNEY: What gear were you in at the moment of the

impact?

WITNESS: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.

* * * * * * *

ATTORNEY: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your

memory at all?

WITNESS: Yes.

ATTORNEY: And in what ways does it affect your memory?

WITNESS: I forget.

ATTORNEY: You forget? Can you give us an example of

something you forgot?

* * * * * * *

ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person

dies in his sleep, he doesn't know about it until the

next morning?

WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?

* * * * * * *

ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the 20-year-old, how old

is he?

WITNESS: He's 20, much like your IQ.

* * * * * * *

ATTORNEY: She had three children, right?

WITNESS: Yes.

ATTORNEY: How many were boys?

WITNESS: None.

ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?

WITNESS: Your Honor, I think I need a different

attorney. Can I get a new attorney?

* * * * * * *

ATTORNEY: How was your first marriage terminated?

WITNESS: By death.

ATTORNEY: And by whose death was it terminated?

WITNESS: Take a guess.

* * * * * * *

ATTORNEY: Can you describe the individual?

WITNESS: He was about medium height and had a beard.

ATTORNEY: Was this a male or a female?

WITNESS: Unless the circus was in town, I'm going with

male.

How Did He Know?

2011-10-21T09:50:00.002-05:00

This is amazingly true....

HOW DID JEFFERSON
KNOW??????
Especially read the last quote from 1802.

When we get piled
Upon one another in large cities, as in Europe,
We shall become as corrupt as Europe .
Thomas Jefferson

The democracy will cease to exist
When you take away from those
Who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson

It is incumbent on every
Generation to pay its own debts as it goes.
A principle which if acted on would save
One-half the wars of the world.
Thomas Jefferson

I predict future happiness for
Americans if they can prevent the government
From wasting the labors of the people under the
Pretense of taking care of them.
Thomas Jefferson

My reading of history convinces me
That most bad government results from too much
Government.
Thomas Jefferson

No free man shall ever be debarred
The use of arms.
Thomas Jefferson

The strongest reason for the
People to retain the right to keep and bear arms
Is, as a last resort, to protect themselves
Against tyranny in government.
Thomas Jefferson

The tree of liberty must be ;
Refreshed from time to time with the blood of
Patriots and tyrants.
Thomas Jefferson

To compel a man to subsidize with
His taxes the propagation of ideas which he
Disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.
Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson said in 1802:'I believe that
Banking institutions are more dangerous to
Our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow
Private banks to control the issue of their
Currency, first by inflation, then by
Deflation, the banks and corporations that will
Grow up around the banks will deprive the people
Of all property - until their children
Wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers
Conquered.'

I WISH WE COULD GET THIS OUT TO EVERYONE!!!

Vegetarian

2011-10-18T17:23:00.001-05:00

A Week Without God!

2011-10-18T07:13:00.003-05:00

Daughters

2011-10-17T13:09:00.004-05:00

I love my daughter!

Pickles!

2011-10-17T06:04:00.001-05:00

It's so fun being a grandma!

Sunday's blessing

2011-10-16T00:43:00.000-05:00

Priorities!

2011-10-13T14:08:00.000-05:00

I saw this on FaceBook today, and it made me think. Does it make you think?

My Surgery

2011-10-01T16:51:00.001-05:00

Well, as most of you know, we (Vern and Lana and myself) went to Denver last Tuesday for my surgery.

We got there around 5, rush hour traffic! We went to my brother's house in Greeley, rather than spending over $100/night for a motel. He live a long way north, but we could spend lots of money for gas!

On Wednesday morning, we were at the hospital (Littleton Adventist) by 6AM. We were early, but that was okay.

I was taken to the pre-op around 7 AM, got dressed in the beautiful hospital gown, IV's started, questions answered, met with the PA (Karen), the anesthesiologist, and finally my surgeon (J. Adair Prall, MD).

My surgery was scheduled for 9 AM, but we were a little late. By this time I'd had my first dose of 'sleepy juice' and I wasn't aware of anything for a number of hours. Lana and Vern were kept notified of what was happening.

It took over an hour for the hole to be drilled in my skull, and then another 3 hours for the cyst to be removed. Dr. Prall told them that he had to cauterize a vein over (or under?) the artery, but felt that he'd gotten it all, and that I'd be in the 80% of those that have a good turnout. My face doesn't hurt anymore!

I was catherized, intubated, and operated on!

I went to the recovery room, and was there for over 2 hours. The first thing I remember is being in the ICU, with the nurses telling me to drink some water, got me a 'vomit' bucket, but I didn't need it, covered me with those wonderful warm sheets, because I was freezing. I turned over in bed, turned back, ate some ice chips, and I think said 'Good bye' to Lana and Vern. They'd been at the hospital for 12 hours, too.

Throughout the night I got more alert, drank more, moved and coughed. I had lots of pain, so I got my share of the morphine that night.

In the morning, I got some breakfast, and that was good. It had been over 40 hours since I'd eaten anything. I kind of remember the nurse practioner coming by, but none of the doctors. (They are busy, you know!) The PA for the anesthesia doctor also came by.

I was seen by physical therapy, the medical review girl, (she had the privilege of talking to Vic. She liked him, I think. I do! They went over my plan of care for when I would get home.

At 10:30 PM, I was transferred to the surgery floor. I had been drinking lots of water, peeing, walking, and eating, so it was time to give up my room for another sick person. I had my vitals taken again (all normal), covered up, and slept like a well person.

I was able to get up and shower, walk the hall, eat breakfast, and speak to some other personnel, and was released around 11AM. We made it home about 5 PM, and went to bed around 7:30. It was so good to sleep in my own bed.

I am feeling pretty good. I have a dull headache, but the incision looks clean and is not draining. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, so I have to change my diet, and go on an insulin medication. I think I can handle it.

Thank you to all of you who prayed. How I appreciated it. Thanks for my daughter, Carole, who kept everyone updated.

I am on the road to recovery. There is no more pain in my face, I have my hearing in my left ear, which is a good thing. My scalp still feels numb, but I'm sure it will recover too. I made the 80% of a successful surgery, at least in my eyes. Guess we'll see what the DR says when I go back for a recheck. That will probably be in 4 weeks. I see Vic on Monday.

Change

2011-09-24T15:59:00.000-05:00

This should be our new mantra!

What Are the Odds?

2011-09-23T09:24:00.001-05:00

Did we elect these people??

Civil War planes?

Let me know how that works out.

I'm saying GREAT paint job.

"We had no idea anyone was buried there."

I didn't know we could choose.

This one says it all.

Please, anyone,

if you've seen this man.??

What are the odds of that?

I would have guessed after age 19.

Enjoy your chuckle for the day!

Facebook Changes: ARGHHHHH....

2011-09-22T07:19:00.000-05:00

I, along with 1000's of others, from what I've read, hate the changes. Can't they leave well enough alone? Oh well, change is what make the world go around, but I listened to this guy on how to change the news feed back to the previous one, so if you are interested, please go to his site. To change it back to the new one click on the 'news feed' at the top left of your page! Good luck!

Copy and Paste in a new tab, or click on it to open it!

https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1989051093764

Update on Sunflower Gourd!

2011-09-20T13:51:00.000-05:00

SHE LOVED IT!!!!

National Alzheimer's Day

2011-09-20T09:53:00.002-05:00

Go read L.S. Fisher's page to read information about Alzheimer's. Sept 21 is Alzheimer's Action Day! Show your support and wear purple tomorrow!

Gourds

2011-09-19T16:48:00.000-05:00

Who knew that gourds could be so much fun! I did these today for a lady that is visiting the area.

I hope she will like it!

Do You Need to Dance Today?

2011-09-18T07:19:00.000-05:00

Have a wonderful, dancing type of day!

Constitution Day

2011-09-17T10:03:00.000-05:00

Happy Constitution Day everyone!

Today commemorates the formation and signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787.

Everyone...please remind your Senators and Representatives in Congress that this is a

LIMITING document NOT an EXCUSE to "pass everything and anything" document!

BOATLIFT (HD Version) - An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience

2011-09-16T14:39:00.002-05:00

Absolutely amazing!

Insights from Thomas Jefferson

2011-09-16T07:08:00.001-05:00

I read this this morning, and am amazed at the wisdom our Founding Fathers had. Oh, that our leaders had this kind of wisdom today. Read, ponder, and enjoy! Have a great weekend, too! Linda

"When we get piled upon one another in large cities,

as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe."

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away

from those who are willing to work and give to those

who would not."

"It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own

debts as it goes. A principle which, if acted on,

would save one-half the wars of the world."

"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can

prevent the government from wasting the labors of the

people under the pretense of taking care of them."

"My reading of history convinces me that most bad

government results from too much government."

"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms."

"The strongest reason for the people to retain the

right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to

protect themselves against tyranny in government."

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to

time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."

"To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the

propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors

is sinful and tyrannical."

And in 1802 Thomas Jefferson said: "I believe that

banking institutions are more dangerous to our

liberties than standing armies. If the American people

ever allow private banks to control the issue of their

currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the

banks and corporations that will grow up around the

banks will deprive the people of all property--until

their children wake-up homeless on the continent their

fathers conquered."

Submitted by Charles Smith

A Rough Week

2011-09-14T18:38:00.001-05:00

It's been kind of a rough week:

Too much rain, lots of wind and heat, three earthquakes, with a Hurricane threatening and the market went crazy, but I made it so far.

How about you?

2011-09-14T14:23:00.000-05:00

Importance of Bats

The newsletter from, "The Texas Gardener Seeds" said: Put up a bat house to encourage the presence of these shy animals.

Bats consume 3,000 or more mosquitoes and other insects nightly, and bats are less likely to be rabid than dogs are.

Need another reason?

Bats are responsible for up to 95 percent of the seed dispersal essential to the regeneration of forests. Our planet is populated with plenty of bizarre and astonishing creatures.

Here are three from the Bat Family:

Sucker-footed Bat

Red-Winged Fruit Bat

Left-Winged Ding Bat

So 2 out of 3 Bats have a useful purpose!
If we could just train her to eat mosquitoes...or do anything useful!

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The Problem With Hobbies

2011-09-14T07:02:00.003-05:00

Persecution/Prayer

2011-09-12T06:11:00.002-05:00

After the emotional day, yesterday, I think this is appropriate. I hope our country doesn't go back to the same old stuff we've endured in the past years, but I don't think yesterday, and the prayers and Scripture read, will affect very many. Today will be just the same. As a people and a country, we need to continue to pray for our country, and to vote for the people who will bring us back to the great nation we've been.

Christianity is now the target of persecution...
THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS! GOD BLESS EVERYONE WHO READS THIS AND PASSES IT ON.

I FIND IT INTERESTING THAT A HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL CAN SEE THE PROBLEM, BUT OUR SOCIETY CANNOT.

Tennessee Football
This is a statement that was read over the PA system at the football game at Roane County High School , Kingston , Tennessee by school Principal, Jody McLeod

"It has always been the custom at Roane County High School football games, to say a prayer and play the National Anthem, to honor God and Country."

Due to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, I am told that saying a Prayer is a violation of Federal Case Law. As I understand the law at this time, I can use this public facility to approve of sexual perversion and call it "an alternate life style," and if someone is offended, that's OK.

I can use it to condone sexual promiscuity, by dispensing condoms and calling it, "safe sex." If someone is offended, that's OK.

I can even use this public facility to present the merits of killing an unborn baby as a "viable! Means of birth control." If someone is offended, no problem...

I can designate a school day as "Earth Day" and involve students in activities to worship religiously and praise the goddess "Mother Earth" and call it "ecology.."

I can use literature, videos and presentations in the classroom that depicts people with strong, traditional Christian convictions as "simple minded" and "ignorant" and call it "enlightenment.."

However, if anyone uses this facility to honor GOD and to ask HIM to Bless this event with safety and good sportsmanship, then Federal Case Law is violated.

This appears to be inconsistent at best, and at worst, diabolical.
Apparently, we are to be tolerant of everything and anyone, except GOD and HIS Commandments.

Nevertheless , as a school principal, I frequently ask staff and students to abide by rules with which they do not necessarily agree. For me to do otherwise would be inconsistent at best, and at worst, hypocritical. I suffer from that affliction enough unintentionally. I certainly do not need to add an intentional transgression.

For this reason, I shall "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's," and refrain from praying at this time.

" However, if you feel inspired to honor, praise and thank GOD and ask HIM,in the name of JESUS, to Bless this event, please feel free to do so.. As far as I know, that's not against the law----yet."

One by one, the people in the stands bowed their heads, held hands with one another and began to pray.

They prayed in the stands. They prayed in the team huddles. They prayed at the concession stand and they prayed in the Announcer's Box!

The only place they didn't pray was in the Supreme Court of the United States of America- the Seat of "Justice" in the "one nation, under GOD."

Somehow, Kingston , Tennessee Remembered what so many have forgotten. We are given the Freedom OF Religion, not the FreedomFROM Religion. Praise GOD that HIS remnant remains!

JESUS said, "If you are ashamed of ME before men, then I will be ashamed of you before MY FATHER.."

If you are not ashamed, pass this on ..

I'm not one bit ashamed to pass this on, Are you?

THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS! GOD BLESS EVERYONE WHO READS THIS AND PASSES IT ON.

9/11

2011-09-11T00:01:00.000-05:00

H/T Right Klik

Common Sense

2011-09-09T08:05:00.003-05:00

This has been around awhile, but maybe we need to be reminded! Have a great day, and remember our fallen on the anniversary of 9/11 tomorrow.

Common Sense

Today I would like for all of us to reflect on "Common

Sense." The world, or should I say the people of this

world, particularly this generation, seem to be living

in an age when good old Common Sense doesn't make sense

anymore. My parents told me about Common Sense early in

my life and told me I would do well to call on her when

making decisions.

Today I read her obituary:

Obituary Common Sense....

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend,

Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No

one knows for sure how old she was since her birth

records were long lost in bureaucratic red tape. She

will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable

lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain,

why the early bird gets the worm, life isn't always

fair, and maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by

simple financial policies (don't spend more than you

earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not

children, are in charge).

Her health began to deteriorate rapidly when well

intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in

place. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with

sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teen

suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch;

a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student,

only worsened her condition. Common Sense lost ground

when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they

themselves failed to do in disciplining their unruly

children.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten

Commandments became contraband; churches became

businesses; and criminals received a better treatment

than the victims. Common Sense took a beating when you

couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own

home and the burglar could sue you for assault. Common

Sense finally gave up the will to live after a woman

failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was

hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was awarded

a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by her parents,

Truth and Trust; her husband, Discretion; her

daughter, Responsibility; and her son, Reason. She is

survived by three stepbrothers; I Know my Rights,

Someone Else is to Blame, and I'm a Victim. Not many

attended her funeral because so few realized she was

gone.

Let's all try to make some sense today and bring

Common Sense back where she belongs.

-- Submitted by John Prior

Labor Day

2011-09-05T06:58:00.000-05:00

H/T GeeeeZ!

Have a fun-filled, safe day!

The Answer

2011-09-01T15:42:00.001-05:00

Finally, the answer we've all wanted to know...

..... and that is why the chicken crossed the road.

Be Careful Making Pancakes

2011-09-01T15:38:00.001-05:00

My Truth

2011-08-30T07:33:00.003-05:00

This is my truth, and I'm sticking to it!

Voting

2011-08-29T18:12:00.003-05:00

Take Care of Your Friends

2011-08-27T16:58:00.002-05:00

Be ready for Irene!

A Tale of Two Earthquakes

2011-08-24T15:47:00.002-05:00

San Francisco Earthquake 1906

East Coast Earthquake of 2011

H/T American Digest

Patience

2011-08-23T06:34:00.000-05:00

Bar-B-Q

2011-08-22T07:24:00.003-05:00

It's the only type of cooking a "real" man will do. When a man volunteers to do such cooking, the following chain of events is put into motion.

(1) The woman goes to the store.

(2) The woman "fixes" the salad, vegetables, and dessert.

(3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils, and takes it to the man, who is lounging beside the grill.

(4) The man places the meat on the grill.

(5) The woman goes inside to set the table and check the vegetables.

(6) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning.

(7) The man takes the meat off the grill and hands it to the woman.

(8) The woman prepares the plates and brings them to the table.

(9) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.

(10) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed "her night off." And, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women.

I want you to know, this is not typical at my house. My hubby not only fixes the meat, he sets the table, fixes the veggies, then after we eat, he cleans off the table, putting away everything. The only thing he hasn't figured out, is the dishes go into the dishwasher, and if it is full, it needs started. If it is full of clean dishes, it needs cleaned out. Other than that, it is perfect. We had a wonderful flat-iron steak yesterday. Thank you, honey!

Grandma's Page

Thomas Jefferson

Why can't we have men like this today? Thanks, Chuck!McGuigan Chuck

For Lana

Elmo's Butterfly Friend

Walking

Pickles - Folding Clothes

Muhammad Ali

And Now It Is Winter....

Southern Confidence

Manners

PORK CHOPS

Grandma Love

Here are twenty tips for better living in the New Year:

Happy New Year!

Tribute to Connie!

Constance Buchanan

If You Have.....

Christmas Memories

Merry Christmas

Snoopy's Christmas - For My Grandkids!

Merry Christmas....To all my Liberal Friends!

I Love My Library!

11 Rules for your Kids

The Perils of the Post Office

Christmas Carols....NOT

The 12 Days of Christmas

The Twelve days of Christmas

Calvin and Hobbes

Israel vs Palestine

The Sands of Christmas

The Greatest Gift

Our Troops

The Day the Democrats Took Over

Cell Phone!

Marching Band

Is This The Problem?

Adult Truths

Day Of Prayer? What Happened?

Veterans' Day

Happy Birthday!

The Beauty of Mathematics

What Happens When You Are Married A LONG Time!

Parenting

Free Stuff

Social Security

An Old Fogey

I'm one of them...

Saturday Humor

How Did He Know?

Vegetarian

A Week Without God!

Daughters

Pickles!

Sunday's blessing

Priorities!

My Surgery

Change

What Are the Odds?

Facebook Changes: ARGHHHHH....

Update on Sunflower Gourd!

National Alzheimer's Day

Gourds

Do You Need to Dance Today?

Constitution Day

BOATLIFT (HD Version) - An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience

Insights from Thomas Jefferson

A Rough Week

The Problem With Hobbies

Persecution/Prayer

9/11

Common Sense

Labor Day

The Answer

Be Careful Making Pancakes

My Truth

Voting

Take Care of Your Friends

A Tale of Two Earthquakes

Patience

Why can't we have men like this today? Thanks, Chuck!

McGuigan Chuck