Snow Creme :)

Considering the pending SNOW that is suppose to affect a large part of the country- I figured
I share a delicious recipe...
-&-
it is something fun for the family to do with all that white stuff!?!






Today I am thankful that I am not headed in the pending winter weather :)

Crayons...

Friends are like crayons...
they bring color to your life!?! ♥

Today I am thankful for all the different CRAYONS who
bring COLOR to my life!?!

Phone a Friend...LMBO

A wife -&- husband were watching Who Wants To Be A Millionaire while they were in bed last night the husband turned to his wife -&- said...

‘Do you want to have sex?!?'

‘No’, she answered

He then said, ‘Is that your final answer?!?’

She didn’t even look at him this time, simply saying ‘Yes’!?!

So he said, ‘Then I’d like to phone a friend'

Today I am thankful for great friends with good sense of humors who share it with me!?!

Challenger - 25 Years Later

Do you remember where you were the day that the Challenger Exploded live on TV...I do!?!

I was 11 years old -&- in 7th grade at Three Rivers Middle School in Three Rivers, MI...we were all excited because we going to able to watch the shuttle launch live on TV that day!?!

We all gathered in one of the Science's teachers classrooms -&- watched as the count down began -&- then the shuttle launched...-&-...then the horrible explosion!?!


The teachers then immediately turned off the television while we sat that in shock...not really sure about what we just saw!?! A few moments later the teachers told us that our parents would explain to us what happened when we got home!?!

I remember feeling sad, thinking that what we saw didn't look to good!?! I also remember praying that everyone would be okay -but- knowing in my young heart that
they were probably not!?!

And, I think a lot of us in that school were in more shock that most because on of the Science teachers from our school - who stood there watching that with us...was in the running to be the teacher that that was on that shuttle...so it hit really close to home!?!

Here is a video from that day:

Remembering the Challenger’s haunting explosion


Today I am thankful for the teachers that I had as a child - without them I wouldn't be me!?!

Someone's Watchin' Over Me

(Dad -&- I in 1976)

Even though my Dad has been dead almost 10 years...there are days like today after watching a movie or hearing a song that I miss him like crazy!?!

So, this one is for you DAD!?!

I ♥ YOU - DADDY!?!





Someone's Watchin' Over Me

Found myself today
Oh I found myself and ran away
Something pulled me back
The voice of reason I forgot I had
All I know is you're not here to say
What you always used to say
But it's written in the sky tonight

So I won't give up
No I won't break down
Sooner than it seems life turns around
And I will be strong
Even if it all goes wrong
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
Someone's watching over me

Seen that ray of light
And it's shining on my destiny
Shining all the time
And I wont be afraid
To follow everywhere it's taking me
All I know is yesterday is gone
And right now I belong
To this moment to my dreams

So I won't give up
No I won't break down
Sooner than it seems life turns around
And I will be strong
Even if it all goes wrong
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
Someone's watching over me

It doesn't matter what people say
And it doesn't matter how long it takes
Believe in yourself and you'll fly high
And it only matters how true you are
Be true to yourself and follow your heart

So I won't give up
No I won't break down
Sooner than it seems life turns around
And I will be strong
Even if it all goes wrong
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
That I won't give up
No I won't break down
Sooner than it seems life turns around
And I will be strong
Even when it all goes wrong
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
That someone's watching over
Someone's watching over
Someone's watching over me!?!Today I am thankful for having
someone watching over me!?!

Twisted X

My husband has worn cowboy boots since the first time I met him & he doesn't plan on changing anytime soon!?!

-But-
Since he is a truck driver -&- around diesel & a lot of other unusual elements he needed a boot that would be able to handle these situations!?!

So, we look all over until we came across a new brand of boot called Twisted X...

Here is what they want you to know about them:



Customer,

Twisted X Boots ® is dedicated to making a better boot. We've spent a lot of time
and energy in the design and development process. We've used the newest
technology, stronger and lighter weight components, new tanning processes,
as well as newer and more consistent manufacturing techniques.

We've applied all this, and still we're able to offer you traditional and authentic
looking cowboy, western, and work boots. Our technology gives you a more
durable, stable, light weight, breathable, and comfortable boot. Our fit is
consistent throughout our line due to the fact that all our last measurements
are the same from ball to heel. We're offering a new super duper insole board
with an injected composite shank. This component is truly unique.

We've been doing the boot deal a long time and this is the best overall boot
package we've ever been associated with; this is a better boot. We'll continue
to search out the newest and best components available for your footwear
demands.

Thanx,X

Here the actual boots my husband owns:


And, what we want you to know is that EVERY word of it is TRUE!?! I don't think my husband has ever been happier with a pair of boots!?!
So, if you are in the market for a pair of great boots or any other western related
item...

Check out...
Twisted X


Today I am thankful for the quality craftsmanship of the Twisted X people!?!

Baking Soda...

Did you ever know that Baking Soda is kind of a do-it-all agent...
who works hard in every situation?!?

It can be used for -but- isn't limited to the following...

To find out more new uses for baking soda...visit Baking Soda Uses!?!

Silver Polish
Hair Cleanser
Linen Freshner
Toothpaste
Drain Unclogger
Stain Remover
Carpet Freshner
Container Deoderizer
Today I am thankful for the internet...where you can learn -&- share lots of interesting things!?!

Butterscotch Rum Cake

This is a melt in yer mouth cake!?!

This recipe is a no brainier, it was given to my mom from a very good
friend years ago!?!
It still works, I made it for work this past year and it went over great!?!
Had people wanting me to make one for them to take home!?!

Ingredients
CAKE
1 pkg yellow cake mix
1 pkg pudding, butter scotch
3 lg eggs
1/3 c cooking oil
1/2 c cold water
1/2 c rum (spiced rum)

RUM GLAZE
1 stk butter
1/4 c water
1 c sugar
1/2 c rum (spiced rum)
1 1/4 c walnut pieces (chopped)
Yummy Butterscotch Rum Cake


Directions
1 Pre-Heat oven 325*
Lightly grease and flour Bundt Pan
2 In mixing bowl mix Cake Mix, Butterscotch Pudding Mix, Eggs, Cooking oil,
Cold Water, 1/2 Cup Rum, blend till light and fluffy.
3 Sprinkle chopped Walnuts in to bottom of pan, now pour batter around equally into pan.
Bake for 1 hour
4 Prepare Glaze: In sauce pan, melt Butter, add water, add sugar. Bring to boil and boil 5 minutes stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and add Rum.
5 Poke holes into top of cake, I use toothpicks, then spoon glaze over cake.
It will not be real thick, will be slightly runny.
Cover and put in cool place. Let set then go back in a few hours and spoon more glaze onto it.
The more it is soaked with the glaze the better it is!?!

Today I am thankful for CAKE - mmmmmmmm, cake is good :)

Letter From God ♥

Date: Today
To: You
From: God
Subject: Yourself
Re: Life

This is God!?!
Today I will be handling ALL of your problems for you!?!
I do NOT need your help!?!
So, have a nice day -&- remember that I love you!?!

P.S. And, remember…
If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle,
do not attempt to resolve it yourself!?!

Kindly put it into the SFGTD (Something For God To Do) box!?!

I will get to it in MY TIME!?!
All situations will be resolved but they will be done in
MY time, not yours!?!

Once the matter is placed into the box do not hold on to it by worrying about it!?!
Instead, focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now!?!

Now go ahead and enjoy the rest of the day!?!

Love,
God

Just remember no matter where we are…
God can see us when we are struggling.
God will always take care of the situation in His time not ours.
All we have to do is ask!?!

Today I am thankful for the many letters I have received from
God over the years!?!

Domino's Pizza

What is better for lunch / dinner on a Saturday than a delicious, hot
-&-
delivered to your door
Pizza?!?

Well, this is what we are having today...Hand Tossed ExtraganZZa Feast :)~
And, the cool thing is we can track the order online... (note: this in not our order - lol)
Well, I better hurry - cuz it is here - NOW!?!
Today I am thankful for Pizza delivery :)

3 C's

~The 3 C's of life: choices, chances & changes...

~ You must make a choice to take a chance or your life will never change~

Today I am thankful for waking up another day :)

Stoned Looking Animals (:

If you go to the following link: Stoned Animals
You will see some totally hilarious animals!?!
Hope you enjoy
-&-
a few great laughs!?!

Today I am thankful for laughter...it makes everything feel a little better!?!

Kraft Mac N' Cheese

Don't ask me why
-but-
at this very moment
I am craving some Kraft Macaroni -&- Cheese
it is something that is easy to make
-&- delicious to eat!?!

I don't get it to ofter out on the road
-but-
when I do I savor it!?!

Today I am thankful for Kraft Macaroni -&- Cheese...the blue box makes it best :)

Martin Luther King Day

Martin Luther King Jr. was a minister and activist who led the U.S. civil rights movement from the 1950s until his 1968 assassination.



On August 28, 1963 he delivered his I Have a Dream on the steps at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.





Today I am thankful for Martin Luther King Jr. -&- other great men like him :)

Today: Nothing

...I ain't got nothing...

Today I am thankful for lazy Sundays :)

Gun Control

To everyone who is calling for stricter gun laws may I offer this little tidbit:
If guns kill people...then pencils misspell words...cars drive drunk
-&-
spoons make people fat!?!
Remember: Hold the person accountable for their actions, not the means they chose to utilize!?!


Today I am thankful that we are still a free country - for now!?!

Taxes

It is that time of the year again when Tax season is thrust upon us!?!
A lot of people look forward to it because they are expecting a substantial return!?!
Others are nauseated by the thought of it thinking about the huge check
they will have to mail in!?!

And, where does all this Tax money go...in my opinion it obviously doesn't go where they say it does - otherwise America wouldn't be in the mess she is in today!?!

The Tax Poem

At first I thought this was funny......then I realized the awful truth of it..

Be sure to read all the way to the end.

Tax his land,

Tax his bed,

Tax the table

At which he's fed.

STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?

Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation was the most
prosperous in the world!?
We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids!?!

What in the hell happened?!?

Can you spell 'politicians?'

And I still have to 'press 1' for English!?!


Today I am thankful for another beautiful day created especially for me by God!?!

The Employer...

Employee : Excuse me sir, may I talk to you?!?

Boss :Sure, come on in. What can I do for you?


Employee : Well sir, as you know, I have been an employee of this prestigious firm for over ten

years!?!

Boss : Yes.

Employee : I won't beat around the bush. Sir,

I would like a raise!?! I currently have four companies after me and so I decided to talk to you first!?!


Boss : A raise?!? I would love to give you a raise, but this is just not the right time!?!

Employee : I understand your position, and I k

now that the current economic down turn has had a negative impact on sales, but you must also take into consideration my hard work, pro-activeness and loyalty to this company for over a decade!?!

Boss : Taking into account these factors

, and considering I don't want to start a brain drain, I'm willing to offer you a ten percent raise and an extra five days of vacation time. How does that sound?!?

Employee : Great! It's a deal!?! Thank you, sir!?!

Boss : Before you go, just out of curiosity, what companies were after you?


Employee : Oh, the Electric Company, Gas Company, Water Company and the Mortgage Company!?!

Today I am thankful for my husband's job!?!

Micheal Landon

I love to read...I love to read...did I mention that I love to read!?!

And, biographies are one of my favorite things to read...maybe it is because like many others I have that curious nature that makes me want to know if the person that I saw for instance on TV was anything at all like that in their personal life
or
maybe it is because I am just plain nosy?!?
I guess will have to declare it is probably more the later of the two!?!

Anyhow, I recently read one of many biographies on Mr. "Little House" himself...
Micheal Landon
or
should I say
Eugene Maurice Orowitz!?!
This particular biography was not completely favorable of the man but it did share an abundance of his life's works & personal struggles!?!
It covers a great amount of his 54 life span but was published 4 years prior to his untimely death in 1991!?!
All in all if you are interested in learning about Mr. (Orowitz) Landon than it is a pretty good read!?!
Today I am thankful for books because I love to read!?!

Privacy Alert

There's a site called http://spokeo.com/ that's a new online USA phone book with personal information: everything from pics you've posted on FB or web, your approx credit score, address and home value, income, age, etc. Obviously if you join, you have access to more information!?!

However, anyone can access part of this site for free, and if you have personal information on the web, it can be seen. Please go log into this site and search yourself, you will find that you can have pictures of yourself on the site, home address, phone number, financial information, and possible credit score!?!

The good news is, there is a way to remove yourself. You need to search your name, find the URL of your page and copy it, then go to the bottom right corner of the page and click on the Privacy button and paster the URL in the box to remove yourself!?!

(It's below the "Registry Defender Ad)

Contact me if you need assistance with this!?!

Today I am thankful for friends who keep me update on things that may miss out on!?!