Daily Grind
Note to Self:
Just reminding myself of a song I wrote about 20 years ago when I was waiting… I know the plans that I have laid for you, for welfare and for hope. Your future is so clear to me, so far beyond your scope. And all ask is that you trust me child, and know I’m…
Biggest Loser Reality Check
Ever dream of going on the biggest loser and learning how to eat better, prepare healthy meals and literally exercise your butt off? Well, according to this article it ain’t all it’s baked up to be! Good old fashioned healthy eating, portion control and exercise is still the key to permanent weight loss!
Auctions ROCK!
For years we talked about going to auctions, but we never did. Until this year when we had a big house and needed some furniture. I mentioned before how my hubby surprised me for my 40th b-day with this set. Well, last month it was finally time we got a bedroom set and moved from…
Cash 4 Gold so I’m Told!
I’ve always wondered what to do with my old, broken gold jewelry. I couldn’t bring myself to throw it away, so it sits in my drawer, waiting. For what? Who knew until I saw that commercial during the Super Bowl. Cash 4 Gold You know the one with Ed McMahon. Didn’t he used to give…
Flying WiFi High!
I remember life before WiFi. It was called dial up aka the computer stone age! Waiting for a page to load was torturous, though I did get a lot more writing done on my WIP waiting for the service to connect. Then it was high speed Internet and that was like the bronze age. Getting…
A New Me!
Just wrote a whole post on this and lost it, so it’ll be the condensed version. I’ve had enough of the holiday sugar and fat and I’m joining the hundreds of others for the Sparkpeople New You Boot camp. So far the ten minute videos have been easy. I’m sure they’ll get more grueling as…
Never Give Up!
The moving boxes are almost packed and put away. We’re just about settled into our new home and are making good use of it. In fact, over the holidays we had a total of four big “gatherings” in three days with miscellaneous friends popping in and out! It’s been a blast and exhausting, and I…
Routine Amnesia? I’ve Lost Track of the Days!
Sure, I know it’s New Year’s Day, but this morning when I woke and well into the late morning hours, I couldn’t tell you what day of the week it was. I thought it was Friday. Then I thought, well, maybe today is Thursday, but I wasn’t sure. Oh, come on. Admit it! You did…
Are You a Choleric Wrapper?
While wrapping presents this morning, I got to thinking. I’m a terrible wrapper. I’ve always been. I’m the kind of wrapper that molds and folds the paper to cover the gift, and sometimes has to tear off a stray piece or add another section of wrapping paper to cover the gaping whole. I started thinking,…
Handy Website on Expiration Dates
While cleaning out my old pantry I found an old bag of marshmallows that expired in March 08. According to this helpful website, it’s still edible! I’m going to make some rice crispie treats! Well, on second thought. I use the marshmallows as snow decoration on our Gingerbread House. What’s in YOUR closet?