Thursday, January 31, 2013
Miss K and Skype
Miss K and I skyped last night. She was taking her bath when her dad answered my call. She waved, showed me how she swims in the tub and we smiled at each other and waved. I love Skype.
Tomorrow is February 1
Tomorrow will be February 1. It seems like we were just celebrating New Years Day. Where has this month gone?
I have been moving right along with all of those things I wanted to get scanned.
I feel I can get to the end soon. Wow that would be one more thing off of my to do list.
I have been moving right along with all of those things I wanted to get scanned.
I feel I can get to the end soon. Wow that would be one more thing off of my to do list.
Well January....
Well January has arrived... we received snow today. Tonight temps in the teens or single digits with sub-zero in the morning with the wind chill factor.
Funny when I was growing up we never heard the term ~ wind chill. We went to school no matter how cold or hot it was. In fact I can only remember a few times of not having school due to weather. A couple of snow storms and a couple of ice storms....
Funny when I was growing up we never heard the term ~ wind chill. We went to school no matter how cold or hot it was. In fact I can only remember a few times of not having school due to weather. A couple of snow storms and a couple of ice storms....
Life
Yes life. We take it for granted many times. Just today a local family lost their newborn son. He only lived a few hours. They have known for a while that he had a defect of the heart. Doctors had hoped he would be strong enough to maybe repair it.
He weighed 3 pound 10 ounces. They are a large family and all got a chance to hold him and take pictures with him before he passed. His last few hours were with his family in their loving arms.
Prayers go out to his family.
He weighed 3 pound 10 ounces. They are a large family and all got a chance to hold him and take pictures with him before he passed. His last few hours were with his family in their loving arms.
Prayers go out to his family.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
and this is ....
And this is January? Temperature today... in the 60's. Thunder storms are a brewing and it is raining. Last night dense fog and games canceled. So this is really January 29?
Read this one on FB. Thought others may enjoy a good laugh.
Read this one on FB. Thought others may enjoy a good laugh.
Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement and when his plane arrived there was a limousine there to transport him to his h...ome. As he prepared to get into the limo, he stopped and spoke to the driver.
'You know' he said, 'I am 87 years old and I have never
Driven a limousine. Would you mind if I drove it for a while?'
The driver said, 'No problem. Have at it.'
Billy gets into the driver's seat and they head off down the highway. A short distance away sat a rookie State Trooper operating his first speed trap.
The long black limo went by him doing 70 in a 55 mph zone.
The trooper pulled out and easily caught the limo then got out of his patrol car to begin the procedure. The young trooper walked up to the driver's door and when the glass was rolled down, he was surprised to see who was driving.
He immediately excused himself and went back to his car and called his supervisor. 'I know we are supposed to enforce the law.... but I also know that important people are given certain courtesies. I need to know what I should do because I have stopped a very important person.'
The supervisor asked, 'Is it the governor?'
The young trooper said, 'No, he's more important than that.'
The supervisor said, 'Oh, so it's the president.'
The young trooper said, 'No, he's even more Important than that.'
After a moment,the supervisor finally asked, 'Well then, who is it?'
The young trooper said, 'I think it's Jesus, because he's got Billy Graham for a chauffeur!'
Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement and when his plane arrived there was a limousine there to transport him to his h...ome. As he prepared to get into the limo, he stopped and spoke to the driver.
'You know' he said, 'I am 87 years old and I have never
Driven a limousine. Would you mind if I drove it for a while?'
The driver said, 'No problem. Have at it.'
Billy gets into the driver's seat and they head off down the highway. A short distance away sat a rookie State Trooper operating his first speed trap.
The long black limo went by him doing 70 in a 55 mph zone.
The trooper pulled out and easily caught the limo then got out of his patrol car to begin the procedure. The young trooper walked up to the driver's door and when the glass was rolled down, he was surprised to see who was driving.
He immediately excused himself and went back to his car and called his supervisor. 'I know we are supposed to enforce the law.... but I also know that important people are given certain courtesies. I need to know what I should do because I have stopped a very important person.'
The supervisor asked, 'Is it the governor?'
The young trooper said, 'No, he's more important than that.'
The supervisor said, 'Oh, so it's the president.'
The young trooper said, 'No, he's even more Important than that.'
After a moment,the supervisor finally asked, 'Well then, who is it?'
The young trooper said, 'I think it's Jesus, because he's got Billy Graham for a chauffeur!'
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Freezing rain....?
We were to get freezing rain today... well it warmed up before the front hit us so no freezing rain here. It is almost Feb. and we still have not had any really horrible weather. WOOOHOOO!
I know Feb and March can be the worst winter months.
I know Feb and March can be the worst winter months.
So quiet!
So quiet, yes quiet. The girls both stayed at their friends houses this weekend. So quiet. Not use to it.
I did run up to the school, it was open house today. I had forgotten to put a star on the AR chart for one of the students, so I did that.
Friday I was music and then I was 1st grade in the afternoon. Wow. So I just out of "adjustment" I forgot. But they have their star, their card punched and a yes slip.
I did run up to the school, it was open house today. I had forgotten to put a star on the AR chart for one of the students, so I did that.
Friday I was music and then I was 1st grade in the afternoon. Wow. So I just out of "adjustment" I forgot. But they have their star, their card punched and a yes slip.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
RayRay had a birthday party
Rayray had a birthday today at the skating rink. She had a good time skating. So nice to have parties and friends.
I can't believe she is 14 years old. Seems like just yesterday she was being born.
I can't believe she is 14 years old. Seems like just yesterday she was being born.
Miss K... NO NAPS!
When I talked to my daughter today my youngest granddaughter Miss K was crying. Lara said that Miss K isn't taking naps any more... Miss K's choice. I talked to Miss K a few minutes as she screamed in the phone. At one point I asked do you need to come to Grandma's house... she stopped crying and said yeah then back to fussy crying.
Miss K you still need to take a nap.
I told her mom I was going to make some grandma hugs and send to her.
Miss K you still need to take a nap.
I told her mom I was going to make some grandma hugs and send to her.
I have a question....
I have a question... if the governing bodies of this country set it up so only Republicans can govern our country, does that me we are no longer a truly free country? Wouldn't that make us much like a communist country where the "ruling" party has all the power and the people become basically slaves?
A Friend...
A long time friend's wife, also a friend through our friendship and church, has several aneurysms in their brain. She is become more frail each week. A few months back he asked if I would do her family history for their children since she cannot remember a lot of things from the past. (This is so sad.) I have started that project. So far I have found much information just based on the little he knew. I plan a trip next week down to the local courthouse and hope to figure out one of my questions I have for the family.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Bill
Saw this on FB and thought I want to keep what he said. Too bad I am not still teaching high school. I would post this on the largest poster board I could find. I think this could apply to the WHITE students that are emulating the "prison codes."
BILL HAS DONE IT AGAIN.
They're standing on the corner and they can't speak English.
I can't even talk the way these people talk:
Why you ain't,
Where you i...s,
What he drive,
Where he stay,
Where he work,
Who you be...
And I blamed the kid until I heard the mother talk.
And then I heard the father talk.
Everybody knows it's important to speak English except these knuckleheads. You can't be a doctor with that kind of crap coming out of your mouth.
In fact you will never get any kind of job making a decent living.
People marched and were hit in the face with rocks to get an Education, and now we've got these knuckleheads walking around.
The lower economic people are not holding up their end in this deal.
These people are not parenting. They are buying things for kids.
$500 sneakers for what?
And they won't spend $200 for Hooked on Phonics.
I am talking about these people who cry when their son is standing there in an orange suit.
Where were you when he was 2?
Where were you when he was 12?
Where were you when he was 18 and how come you didn't know that he had a pistol?
And where is the father? Or who is his father?
People putting their clothes on backward:
Isn't that a sign of something gone wrong?
People with their hats on backward, pants down around the crack, isn't that a sign of something?
Isn't it a sign of something when she has her dress all the way up and got all type of needles [piercing] going through her body?
What part of Africa did this come from??
We are not Africans. Those people are not Africans; they don't know a thing about Africa .....
I say this all of the time. It would be like white people saying they are European-American. That is totally stupid.
I was born here, and so were my parents and grand parents and, very likely my great grandparents. I don't have any connection to Africa, no more than white Americans have to Germany , Scotland , England , Ireland , or the Netherlands . The same applies to 99 percent of all the black Americans as regards to Africa . So stop, already! ! !
With names like Shaniqua, Taliqua and Mohammed and all of that crap ......... And all of them are in jail.
Brown or black versus the Board of Education is no longer the white person's problem.
We have got to take the neighborhood back.
People used to be ashamed. Today a woman has eight children with eight different 'husbands' -- or men or whatever you call them now.
We have millionaire football players who cannot read.
We have million-dollar basketball players who can't write two paragraphs. We, as black folks have to do a better job.
Someone working at Wal-Mart with seven kids, you are hurting us.
We have to start holding each other to a higher standard..
We cannot blame the white people any longer.'
Dr.. William Henry 'Bill' Cosby, Jr., Ed..D.
WELL SAID, BILL
It's NOT about color...
It's about behavior!!!
They're standing on the corner and they can't speak English.
I can't even talk the way these people talk:
Why you ain't,
Where you i...s,
What he drive,
Where he stay,
Where he work,
Who you be...
And I blamed the kid until I heard the mother talk.
And then I heard the father talk.
Everybody knows it's important to speak English except these knuckleheads. You can't be a doctor with that kind of crap coming out of your mouth.
In fact you will never get any kind of job making a decent living.
People marched and were hit in the face with rocks to get an Education, and now we've got these knuckleheads walking around.
The lower economic people are not holding up their end in this deal.
These people are not parenting. They are buying things for kids.
$500 sneakers for what?
And they won't spend $200 for Hooked on Phonics.
I am talking about these people who cry when their son is standing there in an orange suit.
Where were you when he was 2?
Where were you when he was 12?
Where were you when he was 18 and how come you didn't know that he had a pistol?
And where is the father? Or who is his father?
People putting their clothes on backward:
Isn't that a sign of something gone wrong?
People with their hats on backward, pants down around the crack, isn't that a sign of something?
Isn't it a sign of something when she has her dress all the way up and got all type of needles [piercing] going through her body?
What part of Africa did this come from??
We are not Africans. Those people are not Africans; they don't know a thing about Africa .....
I say this all of the time. It would be like white people saying they are European-American. That is totally stupid.
I was born here, and so were my parents and grand parents and, very likely my great grandparents. I don't have any connection to Africa, no more than white Americans have to Germany , Scotland , England , Ireland , or the Netherlands . The same applies to 99 percent of all the black Americans as regards to Africa . So stop, already! ! !
With names like Shaniqua, Taliqua and Mohammed and all of that crap ......... And all of them are in jail.
Brown or black versus the Board of Education is no longer the white person's problem.
We have got to take the neighborhood back.
People used to be ashamed. Today a woman has eight children with eight different 'husbands' -- or men or whatever you call them now.
We have millionaire football players who cannot read.
We have million-dollar basketball players who can't write two paragraphs. We, as black folks have to do a better job.
Someone working at Wal-Mart with seven kids, you are hurting us.
We have to start holding each other to a higher standard..
We cannot blame the white people any longer.'
Dr.. William Henry 'Bill' Cosby, Jr., Ed..D.
WELL SAID, BILL
It's NOT about color...
It's about behavior!!!
Monday, January 21, 2013
Today is...
Today is a holiday to celebrate a famous person's birthday. M. L. King. I read a facebook page today that upset me, but didn't upset me.
I know that race is being used as an excuse for many things. I find it hard to fathom that one race can call another race an inappropriate name but it is unacceptable for the other to call them an inappropriate name. I find it hard that one race can have their own college fund, beauty contests, etc. but another race can't because it is discrimination. I believe fair is fair and if you want to be a part of the American culture, you should be American. Not African American, Hispanic American, European American (yes I saw that just the other day on a survey)... I believe you should be American. No race questions asked.... If you live here, born here, raised here, work here (except like a temporary job) you should be just plain ole AMERICAN!
I know that race is being used as an excuse for many things. I find it hard to fathom that one race can call another race an inappropriate name but it is unacceptable for the other to call them an inappropriate name. I find it hard that one race can have their own college fund, beauty contests, etc. but another race can't because it is discrimination. I believe fair is fair and if you want to be a part of the American culture, you should be American. Not African American, Hispanic American, European American (yes I saw that just the other day on a survey)... I believe you should be American. No race questions asked.... If you live here, born here, raised here, work here (except like a temporary job) you should be just plain ole AMERICAN!
How long should you grieve?
How long should you grieve? This is a question that my cousin Pam's husband in asking. It has been only two and a half weeks since her passing. He teaches at the college level a course on such matters. He in the past has thought business policy of a few days should be enough. Now he is faced personally with it. It has been more than what he ever imagined. Every place he turns in their home, on their property, when he goes to the store, makes a meal.... How he is asking do you grieve this loss. He has stated that he has gone through the 5 stages of grieving that he has been taught to teach. Now he is finding that those 5 stages seem to come and go. They repeat many times. I know this is hard for him. I know that businesses think you should be able to handle the loss... only the "bosses" have real grief. Not so. Many times the loss of a spouse is loss of income, maybe the only person you know really. If it is the loss of a parent, a child, niece or nephew, cousin, sibling or grandchild you have the same grief. How long should you be aloud to get your life "straightened" out? I can tell you this... It is hard, especially if you were close to the individual. A great solitude is that there is a Heaven and if the individual deserves to be there, they will be.
Just how much more...
Just how much more stuff do I have. I can now see the bottom of that first tub. I know I had a lot of stuff, but really this much. LOL....
I have to say this though... Most of the magazines my mother gave to me. She had her stacks in the shop for a very long time. And she didn't pay for these. The magazine companies kept sending them to her. Finally it is only a few coming each month. So her piles and mine are getting smaller.
My old school stuff I am going through slowly and trying to decide if it will of any value for Ms. K. All of the "tools" I purchased to teach she will be able to use so I am making her a space in the attic with bookcases and tables to work...
I have to say this though... Most of the magazines my mother gave to me. She had her stacks in the shop for a very long time. And she didn't pay for these. The magazine companies kept sending them to her. Finally it is only a few coming each month. So her piles and mine are getting smaller.
My old school stuff I am going through slowly and trying to decide if it will of any value for Ms. K. All of the "tools" I purchased to teach she will be able to use so I am making her a space in the attic with bookcases and tables to work...
Saturday, January 19, 2013
I love....
I love the fact my youngest daughter loves to do crafty things with her 1 year old daughter. It is so wonderful to see the interaction of the two of them. Keep it up Little Lu.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Some guy...
Some guy was arrested in a town not to far from here for threatening to shoot up the school. Wow, I think homeschooling is the best choice right now.
3 days!
I will be subbing over the next three days. Two days at the grade school and one at the high school. I sure hope I don't have to play the piano for mass as I am the music teacher that day. And I will be the music teacher on Friday the next week when they have mass at the high school. Guess I should practice. Oh and sure hope I don't have to sing! I love to sing, but not in front of a lot of people. Yes I have been a church choir member for many years, but not in the past 15 years. Nerves....
Holy cow....
Holy Cow did I ever make some progress on the family tree today... Yes I have linked some names that I just couldn't. Now I know that the fellow that was living with my grandparents at one point was one of my grandfather's cousin's. He wasn't in town very long, but long enough to get his name on the books. (City Directory)
Sunday, January 13, 2013
The weather....
Crazy weather. It has poured down rain, been 63 degrees, now it is freezing rain falling. I could handle about 60 year round I think.
Just where am I at.....
Just where am I at on my scanning of things..... well I have almost finished one tub. Very large tub. I am beginning to see feel I can accomplish this task during the winter months. I still have many things in the attic, that where in my office, to finish. Oh my will I ever get this all finished. YES I WILL!
Getting started
I am getting started on my next crocheting project. This time it is for Rachel. She wants an afghan for her room. I have all the yarn, need to find my pattern to get started. My plan... to finish this by this time next month.
NO superbowl party
NO superbowl party at this house. All three, yes all three, of my favorite teams where beat out in their first games.... BOOOOOOOO!
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
My mother......
My mother seemed to age a lot with the death of my cousin Pam. I think with each passing of a younger generation member my mother feels helpless. Not in the sense she cannot do anything for herself, but in the sense she cannot do anything to help them.
Maybe we will get her to take a trip out to Arizona with us. I am sure my brother Chuck would love to have her stay with them for a few days.
Maybe we will get her to take a trip out to Arizona with us. I am sure my brother Chuck would love to have her stay with them for a few days.
Now I am.....
Now I am days behind on the posting. I have been busy. You know that ole things I need to get done list. I am knocking it off little by little.
I am subbing this afternoon, so I won't get a full day in. Bummer in a way. Nice in others.
I am subbing this afternoon, so I won't get a full day in. Bummer in a way. Nice in others.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Pam...
Pam... we went to the visitation today. My mother, husband, sister, brother-in-law and myself.
When we got there we were first greeted by her 2nd child, Seth. Tears in his eyes... He must of hugged mom for 10 minutes.
Then my cousin's older sister, she and my mother cried together for a long time. Glenda looked so relieved to see her.
Then the other children and of course Glenda's husband Randy. He hugged us all for a long time. Mom is the only mom left in the whole bunch.
Lisa was sitting in a chair and when she spotted us, came running up wanting her hug time. We all cried for a while and then we started remembering the good times.
Finally Rich saw mom. Everyone kept telling mom, "She always said she had your hair and that meant she would live as long as you."
We left before visitation was over, as mother was having a hard time. Rich hugged her numerous times, cried with her and thanked her for always being there.
Mom really had a hard time dealing with this today. So we opted not to go to the burial tomorrow. Mom thinks she couldn't handle it.
So Pamela Sue... You are now in Heaven with everyone that loves you there. Here on Earth you will be missed dearly. Love and Peace.
When we got there we were first greeted by her 2nd child, Seth. Tears in his eyes... He must of hugged mom for 10 minutes.
Then my cousin's older sister, she and my mother cried together for a long time. Glenda looked so relieved to see her.
Then the other children and of course Glenda's husband Randy. He hugged us all for a long time. Mom is the only mom left in the whole bunch.
Lisa was sitting in a chair and when she spotted us, came running up wanting her hug time. We all cried for a while and then we started remembering the good times.
Finally Rich saw mom. Everyone kept telling mom, "She always said she had your hair and that meant she would live as long as you."
We left before visitation was over, as mother was having a hard time. Rich hugged her numerous times, cried with her and thanked her for always being there.
Mom really had a hard time dealing with this today. So we opted not to go to the burial tomorrow. Mom thinks she couldn't handle it.
So Pamela Sue... You are now in Heaven with everyone that loves you there. Here on Earth you will be missed dearly. Love and Peace.
I know...
I know I am a day behind. Life is tough right now with loosing my cousin so unexpectedly. So not much to say here.
Friday, January 4, 2013
weather, weather
Weather, well what can we say. They are saying next week a mixture of rain, snow and freezing rain... Yuck!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Today at 1:45 pm....
Today, Jan. 2, 2013 my cousin Pam passed away. One week to the day she was diagnosed with brain cancer. The cancer was so quick there was absolutely nothing that could be done to save her. It saddens my heart, however I know she was greeted in Heaven by many of our family members and of her mother's family members. (She is related by her father to my side.) Pam was one of those happy go lucky people. She devoted much time to her family and friends. She was active in church and community.
This leaves me with a very important message to all.... Love your family to the fullest. Spend each day doing good for others and yourself. Don't take life like you have all the time in the world to mend fences with others. Don't take life for granted... enjoy it, but not at the expense of hurting others.
Peace be with you.
This leaves me with a very important message to all.... Love your family to the fullest. Spend each day doing good for others and yourself. Don't take life like you have all the time in the world to mend fences with others. Don't take life for granted... enjoy it, but not at the expense of hurting others.
Peace be with you.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Jan. 1, 2013
Great thing, maybe, my cousin Pamela is still hanging in there. The cancer has tripled in size in about a week. So quick. So sad. I will truly miss her
My hubby is retired and now we get to spend much needed time together.
I can feel a lottery win in my near future.
I need to go visit my youngest granddaughter, weather get better.
Ashley is having a successful birthday party bash. She has invited 16 school mates.
The girls got home from Texas safely.
I miss my ex-son-in-law taking out the trash without being asked....That one is for you Jason. So much to carry out.
The girls are happy to be home and laughing up a storm.
Ashley just helped me make a cheese ball for her birthday bash.
Ashley's grandma Wallis took her shopping for the plates, table cloth and cups for her party. This made Ashley happy.
We are almost finished with the birthday bash food.
We all made it to midnight so we could get our midnight kiss.
All of the Christmas is put away and we are waiting to put away the snow people until Valentines day.
We are all well and happy.
Mother is doing great for a 94 year young person.
What are my new to do list items:
Just one:
get everything scanned and the paper disposed of .
I will start small and then add as I accomplish each item.
My hubby is retired and now we get to spend much needed time together.
I can feel a lottery win in my near future.
I need to go visit my youngest granddaughter, weather get better.
Ashley is having a successful birthday party bash. She has invited 16 school mates.
The girls got home from Texas safely.
I miss my ex-son-in-law taking out the trash without being asked....That one is for you Jason. So much to carry out.
The girls are happy to be home and laughing up a storm.
Ashley just helped me make a cheese ball for her birthday bash.
Ashley's grandma Wallis took her shopping for the plates, table cloth and cups for her party. This made Ashley happy.
We are almost finished with the birthday bash food.
We all made it to midnight so we could get our midnight kiss.
All of the Christmas is put away and we are waiting to put away the snow people until Valentines day.
We are all well and happy.
Mother is doing great for a 94 year young person.
What are my new to do list items:
Just one:
get everything scanned and the paper disposed of .
I will start small and then add as I accomplish each item.
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