But for you: I wish many good things. Whatever makes you satisfied. When you're as old as me you'll learn that's more important than striving to be happy.
One more time:
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
MAY GOD SHOWER YOU WITH BLESSINGS!
Friday, December 31, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
It's already 2011 for half the world and in a few hours it will be 2011 for the rest of us too. Maybe this will be the year for fame and fortune for me, though I'll gladly "settle" for anonymity and a few extra bucks.
But for you: I wish many good things. Whatever makes you satisfied. When you're as old as me you'll learn that's more important than striving to be happy.
One more time:
But for you: I wish many good things. Whatever makes you satisfied. When you're as old as me you'll learn that's more important than striving to be happy.
One more time:
Sunday, December 26, 2010
The weather outside is frightful
The unusually cold and snowy weather played havoc with some people's holiday plans. People trying to get away from home are stuck in airports with others who are trying to get back home. Two inches of snow in southern states are producing panic in adults and joy in their children. I saw a picture of one delighted girl building a snowman in her pajamas. Yes, she was wearing the pajamas, not the snowman.
I saw this on the Channel 6 site for Christmas day:
Record High: 64° in 1893
Record Low: -15° in 1983
Did you notice the years? They have the same digits, just not in the same order.
The Salvation Army reported that contributions were down this year while the requests for assistance were up. They didn't blame the recession for the lack of contributions - it was the weather. But you don't have to go out in the snow to donate. If you had a nice Christmas, help someone else out by giving to the Salvation Army at https://secure20.salvationarmy.org/donation.jsp
I saw this on the Channel 6 site for Christmas day:
Record High: 64° in 1893
Record Low: -15° in 1983
Did you notice the years? They have the same digits, just not in the same order.
The Salvation Army reported that contributions were down this year while the requests for assistance were up. They didn't blame the recession for the lack of contributions - it was the weather. But you don't have to go out in the snow to donate. If you had a nice Christmas, help someone else out by giving to the Salvation Army at https://secure20.salvationarmy.org/donation.jsp
Saturday, December 25, 2010
HAPPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS!
Luke 2:9-14
And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. (10) And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people. (11) For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (12) And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, (14) “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. (10) And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people. (11) For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. (12) And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, (14) “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
Friday, December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas!
Tomorrow is Christmas, December 25, 2010. Just in case you didn't know, but I'm sure you did.
I just put a pumpkin pie and an apple pie in the oven for dinner tomorrow. It's beginning to smell like a holiday in here.
Dinner's main course will be Roast Cranberry Pork with Jamaican Sweet Potatoes made with fresh pineapple. I had mashed potatoes on the menu just because I like mashed potatoes but now I think I should serve scalloped potatoes or maybe even rice or macaroni and cheese. I know macaroni and cheese is a traditional Christmas dish for many families. But not mine.
But then I don't remember having pork roast for Christmas dinner before either. But it was half price and with cranberries, it will be appropriately festive.
I had broccoli on the menu too, but I think I'll change that to sauted cabbage because I'm having broccoli soup for supper tonight. I really wanted brussel sprouts but I forgot to buy them. I had applesauce on the menu, but I used the apples in the apple pie and since I'm having cranberries, pineapple, and apples in other dishes, nobody needs the applesauce.
I hope you are well fed this holiday and showered with blessings. I don't mean gifts (though those are nice too). I mean the kind of blessings that you can carry in your heart all year.
With love from my house to yours.
I just put a pumpkin pie and an apple pie in the oven for dinner tomorrow. It's beginning to smell like a holiday in here.
Dinner's main course will be Roast Cranberry Pork with Jamaican Sweet Potatoes made with fresh pineapple. I had mashed potatoes on the menu just because I like mashed potatoes but now I think I should serve scalloped potatoes or maybe even rice or macaroni and cheese. I know macaroni and cheese is a traditional Christmas dish for many families. But not mine.
But then I don't remember having pork roast for Christmas dinner before either. But it was half price and with cranberries, it will be appropriately festive.
I had broccoli on the menu too, but I think I'll change that to sauted cabbage because I'm having broccoli soup for supper tonight. I really wanted brussel sprouts but I forgot to buy them. I had applesauce on the menu, but I used the apples in the apple pie and since I'm having cranberries, pineapple, and apples in other dishes, nobody needs the applesauce.
I hope you are well fed this holiday and showered with blessings. I don't mean gifts (though those are nice too). I mean the kind of blessings that you can carry in your heart all year.
With love from my house to yours.
Merry Christmas!
May God bless you and yours.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Winter is Here
Winter officially started yesterday. It started off with a fluffy white layer of snow, then it dropped a layer of glistening ice, then it hoisted temperatures above freezing for the first time in a couple of weeks.
OK, we've seen what you can do, Mr. Winter. Now you can go home.
OK, we've seen what you can do, Mr. Winter. Now you can go home.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Free Financial Software
Did you know that Microsoft is offering free downloads for Money Plus Sunset Deluxe and Money Plus Sunset Home and Business?
Money Plus Deluxe Sunset – designed to replace Essentials, Deluxe and Premium
Money Plus Home & Business Sunset – designed to replace Home & Business
Answers to questions you may have about this deal:
If you're making a New Year's resolution to keep better track of your money, you can't beat this price.
Money Plus Deluxe Sunset – designed to replace Essentials, Deluxe and Premium
Money Plus Home & Business Sunset – designed to replace Home & Business
Answers to questions you may have about this deal:
- Microsoft is no longer selling Microsoft Money, and they aren't supporting the software they've already sold OR the Sunset versions. After January 31, 2011, you're on your own.
- There is no required activation, no online services, and no assisted support for the Sunset versions.
- No "required activation" means you can move it from one computer to another without a product code.
- No "online services" means you can't get online quotes, online updates from banks, or do online bill paying through the application.
- You don't need to have Microsoft Money installed on your computer to install a Sunset version.
- It's compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
- You can get additional information and download either version at: http://www.microsoft.com/money/sunset.mspx
If you're making a New Year's resolution to keep better track of your money, you can't beat this price.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Let it snow!
SOMEPLACE ELSE
We're only halfway through December and we already have 4 more inches of snow than normal, we're 20 degrees colder than normal, and it's not even Winter.
I am so looking forward to Spring! The other side of Winter has to be greener than this.
We're only halfway through December and we already have 4 more inches of snow than normal, we're 20 degrees colder than normal, and it's not even Winter.
I am so looking forward to Spring! The other side of Winter has to be greener than this.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
A Job in the Hand
Have you ever noticed how some jobs get in the way of living?
If you’ve ever been out of a job, you probably noticed that the lack of a regular paycheck can have the same effect.
A couple of months ago the Dumass Corporation unceremoniously moved me to another division without warning or explanation. I found out by watching a companywide PowerPoint presentation. Too many managers in that company and none could take the time to tell me face to face, or phone to phone, or even email to email.
I don't care if that's the way Dumass executives do business today, it's wrong to treat employees with less respect than one would treat disposable office supplies. Morally, ethically, and economically wrong.
I'm normally very modest so when I say I was at least 75 - 80% responsible for the success of my former unit, I hope you know that I'm still being modest. I think the Dumasses think I’m going to work similarly hard for the new unit, but they’re WRONG!
I’m looking for another job, or to retire. My head (and bank statement) tells me I’m too young to retire. I have had two careers in my life. Lots of jobs, but only two careers. I think it’s time I started on my third, but I may have to stay with that soul-sucking job long enough to pay for training for the next one.
I just wish I knew what I was going to be when I grow up.
If you’ve ever been out of a job, you probably noticed that the lack of a regular paycheck can have the same effect.
A couple of months ago the Dumass Corporation unceremoniously moved me to another division without warning or explanation. I found out by watching a companywide PowerPoint presentation. Too many managers in that company and none could take the time to tell me face to face, or phone to phone, or even email to email.
I don't care if that's the way Dumass executives do business today, it's wrong to treat employees with less respect than one would treat disposable office supplies. Morally, ethically, and economically wrong.
I'm normally very modest so when I say I was at least 75 - 80% responsible for the success of my former unit, I hope you know that I'm still being modest. I think the Dumasses think I’m going to work similarly hard for the new unit, but they’re WRONG!
I’m looking for another job, or to retire. My head (and bank statement) tells me I’m too young to retire. I have had two careers in my life. Lots of jobs, but only two careers. I think it’s time I started on my third, but I may have to stay with that soul-sucking job long enough to pay for training for the next one.
I just wish I knew what I was going to be when I grow up.
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Apple Pie
I baked an apple pie yesterday. Home made crust and fresh apples and all.
One of the nicest things about baking (maybe right next to eating it) are the memories that are called to mind with all the mixing, and stirring, and measuring, and peeling.
I make good pie crust. Now. The first one I made, maybe 50 years ago, was so tough it permanently loosened the blade on the knife we used to cut it.
As I was peeling the apples I caught a glimpse in my mind's eye of an old woman I saw once somewhere in the country peeling apples on her front porch. She was using one of the largest butcher knives I've ever seen, but still did a darn good job of peeling and she still had all her fingers. (I'm not advocating the use of a butcher knife or any large knife to peel an apple or any other fruit or vegetable. Just because she could do it, doesn't mean you can.)
My mother used to make her fruit pies rather thin. I always thought she was just being frugal but I found out later in life that she made her pies thin because that's the way she liked them. I like plump, juicy pies.
When I grate a nutmeg , the aroma takes me right back to Grandma's kichen with the red table and chrome chairs and Grandpa sitting on the end next to the back door.
One of the nicest things about baking (maybe right next to eating it) are the memories that are called to mind with all the mixing, and stirring, and measuring, and peeling.
I make good pie crust. Now. The first one I made, maybe 50 years ago, was so tough it permanently loosened the blade on the knife we used to cut it.
As I was peeling the apples I caught a glimpse in my mind's eye of an old woman I saw once somewhere in the country peeling apples on her front porch. She was using one of the largest butcher knives I've ever seen, but still did a darn good job of peeling and she still had all her fingers. (I'm not advocating the use of a butcher knife or any large knife to peel an apple or any other fruit or vegetable. Just because she could do it, doesn't mean you can.)
My mother used to make her fruit pies rather thin. I always thought she was just being frugal but I found out later in life that she made her pies thin because that's the way she liked them. I like plump, juicy pies.
When I grate a nutmeg , the aroma takes me right back to Grandma's kichen with the red table and chrome chairs and Grandpa sitting on the end next to the back door.
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Surprise!
I was looking at the calendar today and was suprised to see January 1, 2011 as the date for the last Saturday on the calendar page.
How did that happen? How did 2011 get here so fast? Wasn't it just a couple of years ago we were worried about the millenium? Surely it wasn't more than a few years ago that I was still young and had more than half my life in front of me.
Hurtling through time.
Trying to put on the brakes, but there's no time to stop.
No time to breathe.
I keep plodding along and life keeps rushing by
Like there was no tomorrow.
How did that happen? How did 2011 get here so fast? Wasn't it just a couple of years ago we were worried about the millenium? Surely it wasn't more than a few years ago that I was still young and had more than half my life in front of me.
Hurtling through time.
Trying to put on the brakes, but there's no time to stop.
No time to breathe.
I keep plodding along and life keeps rushing by
Like there was no tomorrow.
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