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The things I plan on posting here will be things of interest to me & maybe you too!
If you like a post, please let me know. Enjoy my Blog & God Bless...

October 31, 2009

Happy Halloween?? Nah, Happy Candy Day!!!

Today, so many people will celebrate Halloween, but not I...
To me October 31st is:
CANDY DAY!!!
So, if you look at all my blogs today, you will see recipes for Candy Bars, yes, Real Candy Bars!!!

Almond Joys
Baby Ruths
Butterfingers
Cadbury Eggs
Candy Corn
Carmel Apples
Fruit Roll−ups
Gum Drops
Gummi Bears
Heath Bar Candy
Kit Kat Bars
Licorice Drops
Marshmallows
Old Fashioned Hard Candy
Old Fashioned Peanut Brittle
Popcorn Balls
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
My Mom’s Famous Creamy, Moist, & Delicious Fudge Candy
Snickers Candy Bar
Tootsie Rolls
Twix Bars
York Peppermint Patties
& Rice Krispies Treats

October 30, 2009

Only two things are infinite...

Only two things are infinite...
The universe & human stupidity;
And I'm not so sure about the first.
--Albert Einstein
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October 29, 2009

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

This test will determine if you're getting enough sleep or if your mind has really lost it!

The test consists of three parts:

You'll be shown 12 photos in the first part...

You'll be shown another 12 photos in the second part...

You'll be shown 48 photos in the third part and asked if you saw them in the first part, the second part - or never saw them at all.

When you have finished the third part, your results will be given to you...

Click HERE to begin.

I took the test today & captured my results! I guess I get A LOT of Sleep!!!


Good Luck!

October 28, 2009

My Living Will...


Last night,


My kids and I...


were sitting in the living room


& I said to them...


"I never want to live in a vegetative state...

Dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle...

If that ever happens, just pull the plug..."


I know they heard me...


& Understood what I said,


But...


They got up...


& unplugged the Computer,


and threw out my wine...

- - -

They're such smart asses...

October 25, 2009

Generations

- The Silent Generation...
Are people born before 1946…

- The Baby Boomers...
Are people born between 1946 and 1959…

- Generation X
Are people born between 1960 and 1979…

- Generation Y
Are people born between 1980 and 1995…
Why do we call the last one Generation Y???
I did not know,
But a cartoonist explains it eloquently below...

I learned something new today!
Now, make someone else laugh. Have a great day!
The secret to happiness is a good sense of humor and a bad memory.

October 23, 2009

Okay, so LookFantastic Still has the Best Deal!

November of last year, I told you about a really great Hair Product called:

OSIS+ Dust It - Mattifying Powder (By: Schwarzkopf )


   With its liquefying powder consistency, its the perfect choice when you want a matt finish and textured style without feeling as if any product is on your hair.

Benefits:
• Powder consistency.
• Lightweight texture and separation.
• 2nd day soft matt effect.
• Natural movement of hair.
• Light natural style control.


Style agents:
• Silica Powder and film formers provide a dry light hold.

Application:
• Sprinkle a small amount of powder into palms and rub together.
• Rake through dry hair and lift into style for a matt finish and natural touch.
• For extra root volume apply directly to the roots.
• For extra line separation apply more powder in small amounts where needed.

Control level: 1 Light Control

Today, I did some research
& found the following info:

For the BEST DEAL go to:
LookFantastic.com             ---Product Code: 8494
       has the BEST PRICE With MORE Product!
They have a 50 ML for ONLY £15.95 with Shipping!
                                   (£11.20 without shipping)
Conversion As of Today 10-23-09 is:
    UK£ 15.95 = 26.01 U.S. dollars
    UK£ 11.20 = 18.27 U.S. dollars

A 1.69070113 oz Container for ONLY $18.27
       That's a Great Deal...
Compared to their .35 oz - that's about 4.83% more Product!!!
That's almost 5x MORE PRODUCT than the other guys

I found everyone else on this list to only have the .35 oz jar...
       For More than Double the price /per ounce
Amazon.com
       has a .35 oz as low as $10.00 US-Dollars
             PLUS SHIPPING!!!

BrightonBeautySupply.com
       has a .35 oz for $15.15 US-Dollars
             PLUS SHIPPING!!!

Beautymart.com
       has a .35 oz for $18.70 US-Dollars
             PLUS SHIPPING!!!

HairFlix.com
       has a .35 oz for $20.59 US-Dollars
       But if enter OSIS30 in as a promotional code,
              you'll get it for only $14.41
             PLUS SHIPPING!!!

ECrater.com
       has a .35 oz for $21.95 US-Dollars
             PLUS SHIPPING!!!

DiscountBeautyCenter.com
       has a .35 oz for $17.59 US-Dollars
             PLUS SHIPPING!!! 

SleekHair.com
       has a .35 oz for $16.45 US-Dollars
             PLUS SHIPPING!!!

Even a local Beauty Parlor, who happened to have it, was $22. for the .35 oz jar!

So if you are gonna get this, get it from www.LookFantastic.com ---Product Code: 8494

October 20, 2009

Oh, What a Wonderful Life!

Oh I Found the Most Adorable Baby Sling!! You have to check it out!! Kaycee Bassett makes them & sells them! She has a Blog, so you can Click Here to see them --> OhWhatAWonderfulLife

   Here is ONE of her Photos, I hope she doesn't mind "a little extra advertisement"...


Kaycee is Truly Talented & Blessed with a True Gift!


October 9, 2009

October 8, 2009

Stress Management

A lecturer when explaining stress management to an audience,
raised a glass of water and asked
"How heavy is this glass of water?"
Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g.

The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter.
It depends on how long you try to hold it.

If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem.

If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm.

If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance.

In each case, it's the same weight, but
the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes."

He continued,
"And that's the way it is with stress management.

If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later,
as the burden becomes increasingly heavy,
we won't be able to carry on. "

"As with the glass of water,
you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again
When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden."
"So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work down .

Don't carry it home.
You can pick it up tomorrow.

Whatever burdens you're carrying now,
let them down for a moment if you can."


So, my friend, Put down anything that may be a burden to you right now.
Don't pick it up again until after you've rested a while.

Here are some great ways of dealing with the burdens of life:

* Accept that some days you're the pigeon,
and some days you're the statue.

* Always keep your words soft and sweet,
just in case you have to eat them.

* Always read stuff that will make you look good
if you die in the middle of it.

* Drive carefully. It's not only cars that can be
recalled by their maker.
* If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.

* If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again,
it was probably worth it.

* It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply be kind to others.

* Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time,
because then you won't have a leg to stand on.

* Nobody cares if you can't dance well.
Just get up and dance.

* Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.

* The second mouse gets the cheese.

* When everything's coming your way,
you're in the wrong lane.

* Birthdays are good for you.
The more you have, the longer you live.

* You may be only one person in the world,
but you may also be the world to one person.

* Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.

* We could learn a lot from crayons...
Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull.
Some have weird names, and all are different colors,
but they all have to live in the same box.

*A truly happy person is one who
can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

Have an awesome day!

October 5, 2009

I was invited to my 2nd Tastefully Simple Party!

I was invited to my 2nd Tastefully Simple Party, by my niece, Spring... But - Unfortunately, I couldn't make it...
However, I did order a few things…

Item #      Item Name                                    Price
172505    Merlot Sauce (Steak Sauce)        $8.99
737409    Sesame Teriyaki Stir-Fry Sauce   $8.99
175108    Absolutely Almond Pound Cake   $6.69
155108    Bountiful Beer Bread Mix            $5.49

Okay, the Merlot Sauce is incredible! We never use any other steak sauce now! The Sesame Teriyaki Stir-Fry Sauce, I’ve never tried, but my girlfriend told me it’s Really Good, & since we LOVE Asian food, what the Heck! I tasted the Absolutely Almond Pound Cake the last time I was at a party & I don’t remember why I didn’t buy it back then! I’ve been craving it ever since!! The Bountiful Beer Bread Mix is The BEST – Period. Don’t ever run out of this stuff!!
   Pam Rae, the Tastefully Simple Sr. Team Manager here who runs the parties is awesome! If you EVER want to have a Great Party at your house that is different & not the “Same-Old-Same-Old” Party you’ve had a dozen times before… Call her up & schedule one!! She’s great! Oh, and trust me, If you’re ever invited to one of these parties, Don’t EVER-EVER Miss it!!! You’ll kick yourself, if you do! You gotta go, just to try all their wonderful food...

You can check out her website & even watch some great cooking videos & there's some Simply Awesome Recipes there too!!! Their website is:





Check it out & be sure to tell Pam that:
Chrissy Whale Sent ya!

October 2, 2009

The Best Ever Cookie Collection, that I've Found!

WOW! The Best Recipes I've been able to find on the web have been at the Best-Ever-Cookie-Collection Website & OMG They are Awesome!!! You have got to try some of them!! Below is their Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe Which can be Found on their website: http://www.best-ever-cookie-collection.com/



Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe


3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant or quick cooking)
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup raisins

1.  Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

2.  In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined; set aside.

3.  In a large bowl beat butter and sugars at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. This will take about 5 minutes.

4.  Add eggs and vanilla and beat until well blended. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is well combined.

5.  Gradually add the oat/flour mixture to the butter/egg mixture, with the mixer on low, just until combined.

6.  Stir in raisins just until incorporated.

7.  Using a 1 1/2-inch ice cream scoop, drop the dough onto the parchment paper lined baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Flatten the cookies slightly, to about 1/2-inch thickness. An easy way to do this is with slightly damp hands.

8.  Bake until the edges are golden and the cookies are just set (They will still be soft in the center), about 12 to 15 minutes. You may want to turn the cookie sheet around halfway through the cooking time to insure that the cookies bake evenly.

9.  Remove from the oven and let cool on the cookie sheets for about 5 minutes and then transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

This Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe Yields About 2 Dozen Larger or 4 Dozen Smaller Cookies.

ENJOY!

October 1, 2009

Cherry Chocolate-Brownie Cheesecake



1 box (8oz.) Fudge Brownie Mix
1 Egg
3 TBS Oil
1/2 Cup Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Pieces
3 Packages (8oz. Each) Cream Cheese, at Room Temp
3/4 Cup Sugar
3 Eggs
1 Can (21oz.) Cherry Pie Filling
Thawed Whipped Topping

Preheat oven to: 350°
Coat a 9” Springform pan with cooking spray; set aside.
In a medium bowl, stir together Brownie Mix, 1 egg, & oil, until combined.
Stir in Chocolate pieces.
Spread batter in Prepared Pan.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until Brownies are just set (It will not be done at this point!)
    Meanwhile in large bowl, user Electric Mixer on medium speed
    Beat Cream Cheese & Sugar until well combined & smooth.
    Beat in 3 eggs on LOW Speed, just until combined & set aside.
        Carefully spoon ½ can of cherry pie filling into center of brownie,
        Leaving a 2” Brownie Border Along sides of pan
        Dollop Cream Cheese mixture over surface,
           carefully spread to edges of the pan
        Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center is set,
           but jiggles when the pan is lightly tapped
        Cool in pan, on a wire rack for 1 hour
        Cover & Chill at least 4 hours before serving
Top Cheesecake with the remaining Cherry Pie filling
& Garnish with Whipped Topping!

Posted on Carol's Blog...

Carol's Blog is at: www.MySurveyPanel.blogspot.com

.....This past spring our family (minus one son) moved from Florida to Pennsylvania. We moved in with my Lonely Mom, because Dad died last November. But that was NOT a good idea! Two Mothers in the same house – Not working! So this FALL SEASON brings with it the chance to start anew for our family, we’re moving yet again, but still close enough to Mom we can visit whenever!

.....It’s a time of anticipation, a time of joyfulness, a time of inspiration for all of us! … A time when things like Making what we want; Watching what we want; Doing what we want; & Having People over… All When we WANT - - - Comes into Play, just like the season of Football…

.....Although my family & I are not big fans of Football, we do enjoy hearing that the Pittsburgh Steelers Won! Not because we live in PA, but because our nephew (James, who lives in Florida) Loves the Pittsburgh Steelers! He loves Football altogether, but really does love the PITTSBURGH STEELERS!!! GO! GO! GO! STEELERS!!!

.....But the best thing about this Fall, is that I’ll be able to do MORE & MORE Surveys!! So keep sending them & may you and everyone around you be Blessed with Tranquility & Thoughtfulness… God Bless You All…

September 29, 2009

My Prayer for Today...


Dear God,
Grant me,
The Serenity,
To Accept the things I Cannot Change;
Courage to Change the Things I Can;
And Wisdom to Know the Difference.
Living One Day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting Hardships,
As the Pathway to Peace.
Taking, as He did,
This Sinful World,
As It Is...
Not as I Would Have it.
Trusting, that He Will,
Make All Things Right...
If I Surrender,
to His Will...
So that I...
May Be Reasonably,
Happy In This Life
And Supremely,
Happy with Him,
Forever and Ever
In the Next...
Amen!
So much has happened in the last several months,
That I would really appreciate it,
If you could pray this prayer with me,
Today & everyday! God Bless You & Your Family!

September 28, 2009

The Day of my MRA... Closed MRI with Contrast...

Greg & I left around 12:30 for my long & painful 1:45 Injection appointment at the Hershey Medical Hospital. Greg has always been so kind & loving towards me & today was no different. He dropped me off at the main entrance & then parked the car in the garage & walked the whole way back to me, at the hospital… We walked down the hall past the lion statue, turned right & went down another hall to another set of Elevators; we took an elevator down to the ground level, got out and asked the lady at the desk, where to go. She told us to walk down another hall to an exit sign, turn left & go down yet another hall – to yet another desk, where they told us to wait in the waiting room. (For a little over an hour) Greg got up & grabbed me a cup of water so I could take my bedtime pills, which we thought would be good, considering I’m so claustrophobic.

After two episodes of “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?” which was playing in the waiting-room, I was called to get my injections. As we walked down yet another hall, the lady asked me if I had any metal in or on my body… I told her I was dressed for the event & all I had to take off were my glasses & my head band. The nurse asked me all sorts of questions and then introduced me to the 2 doctors who would be putting the contrast material into my shoulder via injections. They asked me to take off my shirt partway, so they could get to my Left Shoulder, which the nurse helped me to do. Then they had me lay down on a cold table (or should I say a cold slab of metal?). They took a couple of x-ray shots and marked on my shoulder where they were going to inject the dye. They then proceeded to prepare my shoulder & then started the procedure, (even though my mouth was so dry, my tongue stuck to the top of my mouth!).

After about half way through with the injections (2 of 4), I asked ever so nicely: “Can I ask why you’re doing this all to my left shoulder? It’s supposed to be my right shoulder!” Oh you could have heard a pin drop! The Two Doctors & the nurse all got real quiet & then one doctor spoke up and said: “Uh, umm, what did you say?” - - - (I actually thought about waiting until they were completely done, but I decided to ask half way, which was great!) - - - I giggled quietly (mostly because my mouth was so dry!) & said: “No, you’re right it’s my Left Shoulder!” Oh at that point everyone was laughing and they kept saying: “That was a good one!” & “You got us good on that one!” Afterwards, when the injections were done, the one doctor actually got on the phone & told someone else what I had done! They both had a good laugh over it & so did the rest of us! I’m sure they’ll be telling many other coworkers, just like I’m telling you now…

Greg & I went up the elevator together, but we parted ways when we go to the cafeteria. I went in to grab some ice-cream for me & snacks for Greg, while Greg walked to the parking garage to get the car. When I was done paying for the stuff I got, I walked to the front entrance & sat outside, right next to the valet people… (OMG - The hospital has Valet parking!) Greg was there within moments of me sitting down and we headed to Hope Drive. But because we had to wait to get my injections, I was a little late getting to 30 Hope Drive, for my MRA. At first the lady at the desk couldn’t find my information, but once she found it, I was called right in and the female radiologist took good care of me! We talked on our way back to ‘her’ room about how my day has gone so far & by the time we reached ‘her’ room, she asked what kind of music I liked. I told her anything that would help me fall asleep! (Which she determined was spa music.) She knew I was claustrophobic and told me she had a towel for my eyes, then asked me to lie down on this VERY - VERY – VERY – VERY – VERY NARROW table & that I had to make sure my left shoulder went into this very tiny corner compartment so-to-speak. It was hard to do, but when she helped, it wasn’t as painful. Next, I had to try to stay on the table without falling off! I crossed my legs, but the radiologist asked me to uncross them. She then came over with a nice size ‘ramp’ pillow for under my knees & then strapped my legs down to the table, which actually helped me feel more supported, unlike my right arm – which was hanging off the side of the table!! As the radiologist put the towel over my eyes & put a set of ear-phones on my head, which also held the towel in place, another lady came in & took my right arm bent it up over my head & then I slowly drifted back into the MRI Machine!

Although I could not see or feel where I was inside this massive machine, I knew I was inside. How? Well, the radiologist was talking to me right inside my earphones! As the music played, she would tell me when & how long each photo would take. After the first couple she asked if I was okay. I told her that I was fine, but if she could turn up the music and not to tell me about the photos, because I was just gonna try to sleep… Which I did… Because next thing I knew, she was telling me, “Christina, this is the last batch of photos, it’ll take about 6 minutes and then you’re done!” Oh I was so grateful for that information, because by the time it was done, my right arm (which was above my head) was sore & my mouth was so dry, my tongue stuck to the top of my mouth! My body drifted out of the massive machine and the radiologist was there to help me slowly get up and on my feet. She had my glasses & metal head-band and informed me that my surgeon would get the results & images in the next few days. As she walked me back to the waiting room, the receptionist told me that my husband had gone outside; because his phone kept saying: “An Idiot is calling!” I told her that was my husband’s ringtone for our middle son! We both laughed… (Just to let you know our middle son is in no-way an idiot, in fact none of our sons are, but we all get a kick out of the silly ring-tones!) Like usual, Greg had gone to get the car.

Greg & I then went to our Favorite Pizza Shop: Tonino’s Pizza (on Jonestown Road in Colonial Park) & bought some pizza for just us, because as far as we knew, both of the boys went to work. Then we went to GIANT® Food Stores (also on Jonestown Road in Colonial Park) & he bought himself some chocolate milk & me some juice. When we got home, David came out & asked how everything went & told us that when he’s got a cold, he can’t work at the Olive Garden©. Then when we went inside we found Greggy lying down in the kitchen, in front of the Wood stove, with his head inside! My Mom went on to explain that she kept hearing knocking noises and that Greggy found a small squirrel in the metal pipe, going up the chimney; which Greggy was trying to catch! I said “Wow! I wonder if it’s related to that big squirrel you saw in the kitchen, in November?” with that she got up & went into her office. I then told her that I was tired & was going up to take a nap. (No response) Greg & I headed upstairs to our bedroom and enjoyed our pizza, while we both played online games on our computers. (I played Mahjong Garden on Pogo© trying to get another badge & Greg played Star Wars Galaxies™ Trading Card Game®) After I was done eating & playing 50 games of Mahjong Gardens, I took a 2 hour nap to let my extra bedtime pills go through my system. When I got up from my nap, I felt refreshed but still really sore. Oh I really hope & pray my new Orthopedic surgeon can fix me all up!

I'll keep you posted with updates later! God Bless!

September 25, 2009

You want me to do What?


After being interviewed by the school administration, the prospective teacher said: "Let me see if I've got this right."

"You want me to go into that room with all those kids, correct their disruptive behavior, observe them for signs of abuse, monitor their dress habits, censor their T-shirt messages and instill in them a love for learning."

"You want me to check their backpacks for weapons, wage war on drugs and sexually transmitted diseases and raise their sense of self esteem and personal pride."

"You want me to teach them patriotism and good citizenship, sportsmanship and fair play and how to register to vote, balance a checkbook, and apply for a job."

"You want me to check their heads for lice, recognize signs of antisocial behavior and make sure that they all pass the final exams."

"You also want me to provide them with an equal education regardless of their handicaps and communicate regularly with their parents in English, Spanish or any other language, by letter, telephone, newsletter and report card."

"You want me to do all this with a piece of chalk, a blackboard, a bulletin board, a few books, a big smile and a starting salary that qualifies me for food stamps."

"You want me to do all this and then you tell me... & I CAN'T PRAY?"

September 23, 2009

The Day After Pot Roast - Beef Stroganoff

Another So Easy Recipe!
by: Christina Whale & Tested by her Husband & 3 Sons (& Many Many Others)


---Using Left-Over Pot-Roast & Gravy (even if you have very little meat!)

---Cook enough Wide Egg Noodles for family...
.......(Follow directions on bag on how to cook)

---After Egg Noodles are done, Drain...


---Put leftover Pot-Roast & Gravy into same Pot & Heat thoroughly.

---After Heated ------- Enjoy!!

Unbelievably Scrumptious Crock-Pot Roast

It's SO EASY!
by: Christina Whale & Tested by her Husband & Sons... (& Many Many Others!)

1 Beef Roast, large enough to fit in your crock pot
2 pkgs Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
5 pkgs Brown Gravy Mix (No name brand is fine)
2 pkgs Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix
4-5 cups water

In Crock-pot:

1. Whisk Gravy & Dressing Mixes with Water - then place Roast in crock pot.
2. Puncture the entire roast several times with a fork or knife
3. Cover with the lid & cook on low for 10 to 12 hours.
4. Occasionally, stir the ‘gravy’ & flip the meat.

-->The roast is done when the meat just falls apart!
Remove the roast, ‘slice’ & place on platter and pour the gravy into gravy boat.
Serve with potatoes & a vegetable!


Notes:

You can start this before going to work...
-------Just flip roast and stir gravy when you get home!

If you have leftover Gravy & Meat...
------Put cut up meat & gravy into a container in the refrigerator.
------See recipe for: The Day After Pot Roast - Beef Stroganoff


FYI: You can double, triple, quadriple, & so on...
I made this with 4 (Four) HUGE Roasts & ended up using 12 cups of water, 5 dressing mixes each, & 12 Gravy mixes... I put them all in frozen the night before, on low. When I woke up the next morning, I stirred the gravy, flipped the roasts, & started getting the kitchen ready for all my guests... I watched my Soap (The Y&R) & took a nap... When I woke up yet again, I stirred the gravy, flipped the roasts, & started the Potato's & Veggies... Oh by the time they were done, the Roast was fall apart Delicious!!! Everyone at my dinner party Raved & Raved, especially when they heard they were all going to have some left-overs to make my Day After Pot Roast - Beef Stroganoff! And it was All-So-Easy!! The hardest thing I had to do that day, was to set the table for 17 people!! - - - - This meal is not only easy it is Unbelievably Scrumptious!

WARNING:
The smell of the roast cooking.......

-----may cause the Entire Family to stay home for dinner!

September 21, 2009

Just a Few Blond Jokes


BASIC GEOGRAPHY

Two blondes living in Oklahoma were sitting on a bench talking, and one blonde says to the other, 'Which do you think is farther away... Florida or the moon?' The other blonde turns and says 'Helloooooooooo, can you see Florida ???'

CAR TROUBLE
A blonde pushes her BMW into a gas station. She tells the Mechanic it died. After he works on it for a few minutes, it is idling smoothly. She says, 'What's the story?' He replies, 'Just crap in the carburetor.' She asks, 'How often do I have to do that?'

SPEEDING TICKET
A police officer stops a blonde for speeding and asks her very nicely if he could see her license. She replies in a huff, 'I wish you guys would get your act together. Just yesterday you take away my license and then today you expect me to show it to you!'

RIVER WALK
There's this blonde out for a walk. She comes to a river and sees another blonde on the opposite bank. 'Yoo-hoo!' she shouts, 'How can I get to the other side? ' - - - The second blonde looks up the river then down the river and shouts back, 'You ARE on the other side.'

AT THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE
A gorgeous young redhead goes into the doctor's office and said that her body hurt wherever she touched it.. 'Impossible!' says the doctor. 'Show me.' --- The redhead takes her finger, pushes on her left shoulder and screams, then she pushes her elbow and screams even more. She pushes her knee and screams; likewise she pushes her ankle and screams. Everywhere she touches makes her scream. The doctor says, 'You're not really a redhead, are you?' 'Well, no' she says, 'I'm actually a blonde.' -- 'I thought so,' the doctor says, 'Your finger is broken.'

KNITTING
A highway patrolman pulled alongside a speeding car on the freeway. Glancing at the car, he was astounded to see that the blonde behind the wheel was knitting! --- Realising that she was oblivious to his flashing lights and siren, the trooper cranked down his window, turned on his bullhorn and yelled, 'PULL OVER!' --- 'NO!' the blonde yelled back, 'IT'S A SCARF!'

IN A VACUUM
A blonde was playing Trivial Pursuit one night.. it was her turn. She rolled the dice and she landed on Science & Nature. Her question was, 'If you are in a vacuum and someone calls your name, can you hear it?' -- She thought for a time and then asked, 'Is it on or off?'

FINALLY, THE BLONDE JOKE TO END ALL BLONDE JOKES!
A girl was visiting her blonde friend, who had acquired two new dogs, and asked her what their names were. The blonde responded by saying that one was named Rolex and one was named Timex. Her friend said, 'Whoever heard of someone naming dogs like that?' --- 'HELLLOOOOOOO......,' answered the blonde. 'They're watch dogs!'

August 24, 2009

Be Still... For He is Here...


Father, Thank You for each and every day You have blessed us with here on earth. Thank You for Your tender mercies. Thank You for giving us friends and family to share these Internet joys with. I ask You to Bless my friends, relatives, and those I care deeply for who are reading this right now. Where there is joy, give them continued joy, Where there is pain, give them your peace and mercy. Where there is self-doubt, release a renewed confidence. Where there is need, fulfill their needs. Bless their homes, families, finances, their goings and their comings... In Jesus' name Amen.

August 10, 2009

The Safest Place on Earth

1. Avoid riding in Automobiles...


Because they are responsible for 20% of all fatal accidents.



2. Do not stay Home...


Because 17% of all accidents occur in the home.



3. Avoid walking on streets or sidewalks...


because 14% of all accidents occur to pedestrians.



4... Avoid traveling by air, rail, or water...


because 16% of all accidents involve these forms of transportation..



5. Of the remaining 33%,


32% of all deaths occur in Hospitals.


So, above all else, avoid hospitals.



But,



You will be pleased to learn that only .001%

of all deaths occur in worship services in church,


and these are usually related to previous physical disorders.

Therefore, logic tells us that the safest place for you to be at any given point in time is at church!
And Just for your Information...
Bible study is safe too.

The percentage of deaths,
during Bible study is even less.

So, Attend church & read your Bible

IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!



GOD BLESS YOU!

July 12, 2009

Until we meet again...


All you are asked to do is keep this circulating... Even if it's to one more person. In memory of anyone you know that has been struck down by cancer or is still living with it.

In Memory of:
Davina "Betty" E. Demko

July 1, 2009

Dancing With God



When I meditated on the word Guidance,
I kept seeing 'dance' at the end of the word.
I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.
When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.
The movement doesn't flow with the music,
and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.
When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,
both bodies begin to flow with the music.
One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back
or by pressing Lightly in one direction or another.
It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.
The dance takes surrender, willingness,
and attentiveness from one person
and gentle guidance and skill from the other.
My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.
When I saw 'G': I thought of God, followed by 'u' and 'i'.
'God, 'u' and 'i' dance.'
God, you, and I dance.
As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust
that I would get guidance about my life.
Once again, I became willing to let God lead.
My prayer for you today is that God's blessings
and mercies are upon you on this day and everyday.
May you abide in God, as God abides in you.
Dance together with God, trusting God to lead
and to guide you through each season of your life.
This prayer is powerful and there is nothing attached.
If God has done anything for you in your life,
please share this message with someone else.
There is no cost but a lot of rewards;
so let's continue to pray for one another.
And I Hope You Dance!

June 15, 2009

I was invited to my 1st Tastefully Simple Party!

At my Sister Judi's house...

It was Yummy! Pam Rae, the Tastefully Simple Sr. Team Manager was the Best! Their Beer Bread is Awesome! I won a pack of the Beer Bread mix! I ordered a few things, but fell in love with a lot of them!

You can check out their website & even watch some great cooking videos & there's some Simply Awesome Recipes there too!!! Their website: www.tastefullysimple.com/web/prae

     Check it out & be sure to tell Pam I Sent ya!

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What They Do
Theye offer a wide selection of convenient, easy-to-prepare foods designed to help people spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the rest of their lives. Their products are sold by independent Tastefully Simple consultants primarily at home taste-testing parties nationwide.
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May 3, 2009

God's Cake!

Sometimes we wonder, "What did I do to deserve this?" or "Why did God have to do this to me?" Here is a wonderful explanation! A daughter is telling her Mother how everything is going wrong, she's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away...
Meanwhile, her Mother is baking a cake and asks her daughter if she would like a snack, and the daughter says, "Absolutely Mom, I love your cake."
"Here, have some cooking oil," her Mother offers.

"Yuck" says her daughter.

"How about a couple raw eggs?" "Gross, Mom!"

"Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?"

"Mom, those are all yucky!"

To which the mother replies: "Yes, all those things seem bad all by themselves. But when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake! "

God works the same way. Many times we wonder why He would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But God knows that when He puts these things all in His order, they always work for good! We just have to trust Him and, eventually, they will all make something wonderful!

God is crazy about you. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning.

Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen. He can live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart.

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance.

April 13, 2009

US President Barack Obama UK visit...

US President Barack Obama’s first official visit to the UK has been planned in meticulous detail.
Barack Obama will have a team of medical staff and his own private chefs
during his visit to the UK for the G20 Summit - Photo: EPA
By Caroline Gammell
9:00AM BST 31 Mar 2009

White House officials visited Europe on least three occasions in the run up to the G20 summit to make sure everything runs like clockwork on Tuesday.
An estimated 500 people will make up Mr Obama’s entourage, including 200 secret service agents, as well as policy makers and support staff.
Only too aware of the assassination threat, the secret service team will sweep venues where he is staying for bugs, test food for poison and set up security equipment.
Permanently by his side will be Reggie Love, his personal aide, who exercises with the president and keeps a permanent supply of his favourite food and drinks to hand.
While on his five day trip, Mr Obama will have a team of chefs on hand to cook anything he desires, at any time.
A team of six fully trained medical staff will be permanently on call in case Mr Obama falls ill, or is injured. They carry supplies of his blood type AB.
He will fly to Britain on Tuesday on Air Force One, a modified Boeing 747. F16s often flank the large aircraft for added protection.
Capable of refuelling mid-air, Air Force One is built on three levels and has a gym, large office, conference room and medical suite. It can seat 75 people and has armoured glass in all its windows.
Cargo planes, such as C-17s, will carry all the transportation Mr Obama needs while in Europe. An estimated 35 vehicles, including cars and helicopters, will be brought to the UK for the presidential visit.
Mr Obama’s armour-plated limousine, nick-named The Beast, is strong enough to withstand a chemical attack.
Made of reinforced steel, aluminium and titanium, it has a raised roof and a completely sealed interior which acts as a “panic room”.
Its bullet-proof windows protect the driver who will have top-of-the-range GPS sat-nav at his disposal.
The tyres are designed to be driven upon even if they are punctured by bullets
Marine One, a VH-3D helicopter, will transfer Mr Obama from Air Force One after it lands at Stansted airport to the centre of London, to the US Ambassador’s residence near Regent’s Park.
It never flies alone for security reasons and is used alongside a number of decoy helicopters, designed to confuse potential terrorists.
The USS Theodore Roosevelt, which will be within a day’s sail of Britain during the G20 summit, comes equipped with an air wing of 90 aircraft including FA18 Super Hornet multi-role fighters and Sea Hawk helicopters capable of in-flight refueling.
The 90,000 ton super-carrier has completed a seven month tour supporting ground troops in Afghanistan where its aircraft flew 3,100 sorties dropping 60,000lbs of ordnance.
Mr Obama’s wife Michelle will have her own bodyguards, a secretary and press officer in her eight-string team.
For their inaugural trip, Mr and Mrs Obama have been granted a half hour private audience with the Queen at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.
They will then take part in a reception at the palace for all the G20 leaders, which will also be attended by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.