Okay, so I am a Mountaineer fanatic! This is not something that is taken lightly or liked by many in the area of upstate NY I live in as we are less then 80 miles from Big East team Syracuse. I just could not put a real adjective in front of Syracuse this year.… Continue reading Mountaineer Football – Big East Champs
Yes! I admit – and probably always will – that I am a diehard Mountaineer fan. College football is one of my favorite sports and this year my Mountaineers are really doing well. Unfortunately, their doing well is not consistent. They have been ignored by almost all the major networks when talking about a national… Continue reading Finally, Some Respect
I swore I was done! I wasn’t going shopping on Black Friday. I wasn’t going to subject myself to the zoo that is shopping on this particular day. I have done it in the past. When I had six young children who always wanted the “hot” toy for Christmas, it was the only way to… Continue reading Black Friday
The headline on the article said “Santas told to stop saying ho, ho, ho.” Upon further reading, it says that women would be offended. Come to find out, this is not happening in the politically correct and also politically sensitive US. This is happening in Sydney, Australia. Santas in Sydney have been told not to… Continue reading Ho, Ho, Ho
Free Comments & Graphics Codes Today is Veteran’s Day. I don’t know of a single parade in my area, though there may be one tomorrow. I am sure that the banks, the post office, the schools will claim a day off tomorrow. Will those who are serving to protect our way of life – the… Continue reading Veteran’s Day
Stamped on vellum and a piece of mulberry paper behind the vellum.
I am seriously beginning to think I need a new scanner. These cards are not scanning as nice as they look. This one is in copper. The stamp is the words joy, peace, love and hope in the form of a tree. It is one of my favorites. I think I have decided the forest… Continue reading Christmas Cards – Part Two
Yes, it is cool outside. It has been for a few days. This looks like day three of not breaking 40F. Normal for where I live in November. I am spending some time today making Christmas cards. I have bought some cards in recent years but for the most part I make my cards so… Continue reading Christmas Cards
Okay, I am not talking about the electronic device. I am talking about public displays of affection. When in high school – eons ago, I sat on a school district committee that developed a policy on PDA in the district where I attended school. It basically said what was and wasn’t okay at different age… Continue reading What’s Your Opinion of PDA in schools?
You Are 2: The Helper You always put on a happy face and try to help those around you. You’re incredibly empathetic and care about everyone you know.Able to see the good in others, you’re thoughtful, warm, and sincere. You connect with people who are charming and charismatic. At Your Best: You are deeply giving,… Continue reading Entry for November 06, 2007
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