TAKE A LOOK AT THIS WEB PAGE - 50 INSANELY CLEVER ORGANIZING TIPS & TRICKS

Dear Readers:

I just found a practical web page that really can help you organize.  Easy to do and will help get rid of some of your clutter.  

Take a peek - http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/2013/08/50-insanely-clever-organizing-ideas.html

CAT VERSUS MOUSE - YOUR LAUGH FOR THE DAY

DIARY OF COMPUTER - 7th DAY OF COMPUTER INSANTIY

Dear Readers:

I apologize for not posting for the last several days.  My computer is in the computer  hospital and I will not have it back until Monday evening.  Thank you for your patience.  (Posted March 29th)

Helen

4-1-14 - UPDATE - and not April Fools - the computer PRISON has not yet released my computer.  Hopefully I will get it today.   

 4-2-14 - UPDATE - Day 6th of imprisonment - got the word late yesterday - words that make you shudder - HARD DRIVE - "they" tell me they have one in stock...(how did they know they were going to need one, hmmmm).  

4-2-14 - UPDATE - 11:00 PM - Day 7 of Insanity - I was finally able to come up the the "bail" to get my computer out of prison - the cost...one hard drive later.  For those of you that have ever lost a hard drive, I know that I have you sympathy.  

The computer guy put a 'new' password on the 'puter.  After getting home and turning it on, I put in my usual password and got that little message we all hate - 'Invalid password'.  Fortunately it was 1 minute before they closed, and I called.  Lo and behold...they were still there.  "Use the password - Password - for your password", they said.  Yes, they told me capital P - so I dutifully put it in...and got that lovely little message again.  As I throw my hands in the air and stomp into the kitchen to prepare dinner, my husband asks what wrong.  If looks could kill, my husband would be dead right now.  

Realizing that was the wrong question to ask, he quietly goes into my office, and says, "What did you say the password was?"  I explain to him what they told me.  Now you have to understand that my husband is of the generation where computers are intimating, however, he soldiers on.  Oh, did I say he can't type either?  So, in his 'hunt and peck' method and of course, no capitalization, he types in...password.  It worked!

So, after dinner, I have been RELOADING all of my programs, plug-ins (add-ons) and just generally trying to recreate was is now missing.  I have this strange feeling that I am not going to be bored over the next several weeks.  I've always said - the joy of life is having something to look forward to...I think I might change that little axiom.  
 

LIFE BEFORE A COMPUTER!

SOMETIMES I THINK ANIMALS ARE MORE HUMAN THAN HUMANS.

Giraffe 'kisses' goodbye dying zoo worker in touching photograph

Published March 21, 2014

FoxNews.com

A touching moment between a zoo worker and one of his favorite animals has gone viral.

According to a report by Dutch News, 54-year-old Mario, who worked for the Rotterdam Zoo in the Netherlands for many years, was recently diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor.  But before he died, he had one wish: to say goodbye to the animals he cared for.

Thanks to a Dutch organization called the Ambulance Wish Foundation, Mario was transported from his hospital to the zoo and wheeled around the giraffe enclosure. That’s when one of the giraffes came up to Mario to give him a kiss goodbye.

“It was a very special moment. You saw him smile," said Kees Veldboer, director of Ambulance Wish. ‘It was special that the animals knew him and could sense all was not well with him.”
According to Dutch News, Mario has spent most of his adult life cleaning the animal enclosures at the zoo.
Click for more from Dutch News.

 

WHO ATE THE KITTY KAT TREATS?

Dear Readers:

This has to be one of the funniest videos:  Click HERE

  "Denver felt so bad after she tore into the kitty treats while Daddy was out. The good news: it landed her a spot on Good Morning America."

I'M ALL FOR ADULT BEVERAGES AND MAXINE AGREES WITH ME!

THIS SAYS IT ALL!

SENIOR CITIZENS ARE REALLY LIKE COMPUTERS!

FINALLY A COMPUTER SETTING WE UNDERSTAND!

YOU COULD HAVE HEARD A PIN DROP!

Dear Readers:

Every now and then I get tired of hearing of how terrible Americans are.  That's when I go back and read this article.  I suggest it is something we should all keep in mind.  I don't know who originally wrote it, but I am thankful they did.  

YOU COULD HAVE HEARD A PIN DROP

When in England, at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of empire building by George Bush.

He answered by saying, 'Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders.  The only amount of land we have ever asked for in     return is enough to bury those that did not return.'

You could have heard a pin drop.

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There was a conference in France where a number of international engineers were taking part, including French and American.  During a    break, one of the French engineers came back into the room saying 'Have you heard the latest dumb stunt Bush has done? He has sent an aircraft     carrier to Indonesia to help the tsunami victims.  What does he intended to do, bomb them?'

A Boeing engineer stood up and replied quietly: 'Our carriers have three hospitals on board that can treat several hundred people; they are nuclear powered and can supply emergency electrical power to shore facilities; they have three cafeterias with the capacity to feed 3,000 people three meals a day, they can produce several thousand gallons of fresh water from sea water each day, and they carry half a dozen helicopters for use    in transporting victims and injured to and from their flight deck.  We have eleven such ships; how many does France have?'

You could have heard a pin drop.

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A U.S. Navy Admiral was attending a naval conference that included Admirals from the U.S.  English, Canadian, Australian and French Navies. At a cocktail reception, he found himself standing with a large group of    Officers that included personnel from most of those countries.

Everyone was chatting away in English as they sipped their drinks but a French admiral suddenly complained that, whereas Europeans learn many languages, Americans learn only English.  He then asked, 'Why is it that we always have to speak English in these conferences rather than speaking French?'

Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied 'Maybe it' s because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so you wouldn' t have to speak German.'

You could have heard a pin drop.

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AND THIS STORY FITS RIGHT IN WITH THE ABOVE...

Robert Whiting, an elderly gentleman of 83, arrived in Paris by plane.  At French Customs, he took a few minutes to locate his passport in his carry-  on.  

'You have been to France before, monsieur?' the customs officer asked    sarcastically.

Mr. Whiting admitted that he had been to France previously.

'Then you should know enough to have your passport ready.'

The American said, 'The last time I was here, I didn't have to show it.

‘Impossible.  Americans always have to show your passports on arrival in France!'

The American senior gave the Frenchman a long hard look. Then he quietly explained, 'Well, when I came ashore at Omaha Beach on D-Day in 1944 to help liberate this country, I couldn't find a single Frenchmen to show a passport to.'

You could have heard a pin drop.

8 THINGS TO GIVE UP:

Dear Readers:

A friend of mine shared this with me yesterday, and so, I thought I would share it with you.

 In other words, be a friend to yourself.

MY PHILOSOPHY AS EXPRESSED BY "MAXINE"

END OF DAY HUMOR BY "MAXINE"

THIS SAYS IT ALL:

LAUGH FOR THE DAY – COMPUTER HUMOR

 For those of us see use a computer, this says it all!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION

I don't totally agree with this, but it is an interesting thought.  I think when it was written (seems

like the 30's by the looks of the man's clothing) it was probably more true than it would be today, since there are those who use swear words for the shock value.

 

RECIPE FOR THE MONTH – QUICK & SIMPLE BREAKFAST FOR THOSE BUSY WEEKENDS

Dear Readers:

It has been awhile since I posted my last recipe (January), but, I've decided not to post every week, and will, most likely, post once a month. The recipe that I am going to publish this month is what I simply call – Quick and Simple Breakfast for those Busy Weekends. I like to use recipes that incorporate using leftovers, and that is exactly what this recipe does. Also, it helps to stretch the food dollar.  It doesn't take a lot of time and effort and I find that it's a pretty tasty breakfast to have on that lazy Saturday or Sunday morning.

Don't forget to check out the coupon web pages posted this week on my web page to see if there is any that can be used for the  ingredients.

• For Coupons.com - Click - HERE
• For RedPlum - Click HERE 
• For Hopster - Click HERE
• For CellFire - Click HERE
• For SavingStar eGrocery Coupons - Click HERE

For those new to my web, this recipe page can be found by clicking on the words 'Current Recipes' in the upper left hand corner of the page.  To find older recipes, click on the  'Archived Recipes' pages (5).  

If you would like to receive an email from me when I post a recipe, notify me at hjcouponlady30@gmail.com and I will place you on my list.  As stated in my privacy policy, I do not share email information with other parties.

Enjoy!

HAVE A LAUGH OVER DAUGHTER AND GRANDDAUGHTER HUMOR

 Dear Readers:

My daughter sent me this discussion she had with her two daughters:

After much discussion Haley and Sofie are giving up ice cream for Lent. Haley wanted to give up bathing and Sofie wanted to give up sleep - while I admire their willingness to sacrifice, I feel like ice cream was the best choice for all parties involved.

NIAGARA FALLS COMES TO A HALT AGAIN: MILLIONS OF GALLONS OF CASCADING WATER ARE FROZEN IN BITTER TEMPERATURE

Dear Readers:

Having been to Niagara Falls in the winter time, I could not believe the picture below.  It is just unbelievable. For some reason, I would never have thought that the falls could be frozen solid. To read the article click on the link provided below.

 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2572681/Niagara-Falls-comes-frozen-halt-AGAIN-subfreezing-temperatures-freeze-millions-gallons-water-normally-flow-Falls.html

THE INCREDIBLE THING AND EIGHT-YEAR-OLD BOY DID FOR SOLDIER WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR A LIFETIME

Dear Reader:

This is a beautiful story about what an eight-year-old did for soldier, it begins... 

"Like most 8-year-olds, Myles Eckert was already dreaming up ways he could spend a $20 bill he had just discovered laying in a Cracker Barrel parking lot earlier this month."

“I kind of wanted to get a video game, but then I decided not to,” the child recounted to CBS News.  That’s because Eckert saw Lt. Col. Frank Dailey enter the restaurant. The man in uniform changed his mind...

 To read the whole story, and to see the video, click HERE.

POLITICAL HUMOR THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

 "The reason Politicians try so hard to get re-elected is that they would "hate" to have to make a living under the laws they've passed."

HAVE AN AGING PARENT - ILL AND IN NEED OF MEDICAL CARE? THINK THEY WILL BE ABLE TO GET IT? YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THIS!

Dear Readers:

Just came across this video - "If you are over 70 and need stroke care, they are not going to treat you, they are going to give you 'comfort care'."  This quote is from a Neurosurgeon.  You must listen to him speaking out.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKRsBSTgprU#t=288

If you are over 70 and need stroke care, they are not going to treat you, they are going to give you “comfort care”. You must listen to this Neurosurgeon speaking out. It is scary.
Read more at http://www.westernjournalism.com/mark-levin-a-neurosurgeon-calls-in-about-death-panels/#SwdP2I7318QwhXAY.99

If you are over 70 and need stroke care, they are not going to treat you, they are going to give you “comfort care”. You must listen to this Neurosurgeon speaking out. It is scary.
Read more at http://www.westernjournalism.com/mark-levin-a-neurosurgeon-calls-in-about-death-panels/#SwdP2I7318QwhXAY.99

If you are over 70 and need stroke care, they are not going to treat you, they are going to give you “comfort care”. You must listen to this Neurosurgeon speaking out. It is scary.
Read more at http://www.westernjournalism.com/mark-levin-a-neurosurgeon-calls-in-about-death-panels/#SwdP2I7318QwhXAY.99

LAUGH FOR THE DAY!

John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully, "Give me one last request, dear," he said.

"Of course, John," his wife said softly.

"Six months after I die," he said, "I want you to marry Bob."

"But I thought you hated Bob," she said.

With his last breath John said, "I do!" 

SECRET BALLOT PROTECTION ACT WILL PROTECT AMERICAN WORKERS – READ THE COMMENTARY BELOW.

Dear Readers:

Once again my representative, Dr. Phil Roe, has some words of wisdom regarding the unions push for Check Card.

Secret Ballot Protection Act Will Protect American Workers

Last Friday evening, Volkswagen employees in Chattanooga voted 712 to 626 not to join the United Automobile Workers (UAW) labor union. Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant began production in 2011 and employs around 1,600 Tennesseans. The company is reportedly weighing the possibility of manufacturing a new midsize SUV at its Chattanooga plant, a move that would likely bring more jobs to the state.  

Last year, labor unions represented only 11.3 percent of U.S. workers, and the private-sector membership rate was just 6.7 percent. In 1983, unions represented 20 percent of American workers. With union membership on the decline, many fear the administration and union leaders will continue their push for legislation to authorize union organizing by card check. Under this system, a union would be recognized if a majority of workers sign a card indicating their desire to be unionized—a secret ballot vote is never taken. Some workers have indicated this leads to intimidation during union elections or retribution for workers that publicly oppose the union.

To me, there is no right more precious for any American than the right to a secret ballot. It’s how we elect the President of the United States, members of Congress and even some union leaders. Without secret ballots, workers can be pressured to vote a certain way. Card check causes a high pressure, one-sided sales pitch, and union leaders have been very vocal in their desire to grow their memberships.  

To ensure union elections are fair and transparent, we must a worker’s right to a secret ballot is protected. Last June, I reintroduced H.R. 2346, the Secret Ballot Protect Act (SBPA). My legislation isn’t pro- or anti-union; it sides with every American worker. H.R. 2346 will require a secret ballot election before a union can be certified or decertified—protecting the rights of all workers. The SBPA will also protect workers from being negatively affected by any deals cut between union leaders and management by prohibiting such negotiations.  

I have no problem with employees who vote to form a union, but the unionization process must be open, transparent and fair.   

Transparency and openness begins with ensuring every worker the right to make his or her own decision about whether they want to be in a union, free from intimidation or coercion—by the union or the employer. In an increasingly global marketplace, workers need to know the benefits—and costs—of unionizing.  

Card check is an invasion of privacy on the individual worker, and the right to a secret ballot should be protected. Had card check been used in the Volkswagen election in Chattanooga, the outcome might have been very different. As Chair of the Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee, I will continue to protect jobs and the rights of the American worker.

LAUGHTER MAKES THE WORLD GO 'ROUND!

A man goes to see the Rabbi. 

"Rabbi, something terrible is happening and I have to talk to you about it." 

The Rabbi asked, "What's wrong?" 

The man replied, "My wife is poisoning me. 

The Rabbi, very surprised by this, asks, "How can that be?" 

The man then pleads, "I'm telling you, I'm certain she's poisoning me, what should I do?" 

The Rabbi then offers, "Tell you what. Let me talk to her, I'll see what I can find out and I'll let you know." 

A week later the Rabbi calls the man and says, "I spoke to her on the phone for three hours. You want my advice?  The man said, "Yes" and the Rabbi replied, "Take the poison."

I'M THINKING OF RENAMING MY DOGS!

I'm thinking of renaming my dogs from Maxine (the Char-pei/dashhound mix), Patches (the beagle and who knows what else mix) and Beck, (the Basset) to Winken, Blinken, and Nod. 

Winken for Maxine because the dog can disappear in a wink. 

 

Blinken for Patches because she is the only 'blond' dog I know that gives you that vacant look while blinking at you.

Nod for Beck because he does that so well!

These are my dog children.

1,000 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SING US NATIONAL ANTHEM on 18 FLOORS OF HOTEL

Dear Readers:

If this doesn't stir your heart, I don't know what will.  1,000 high school students sing the National Anthem on 18 floors of a hotel in Kentucky.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaDCfA1uxh0

UPDATE ON YESTERDAY'S POST - "YEP, IT'S SNOWING IN TENNESSEE."

Dear Readers:

This was yesterday

Taken at 1:30 PM 2/12/14:

 

Taken at 2:30 PM 2/12/14:

  
Taken at 3:30 PM 2/12/14:

Still snowing...

Here is today - 2/13/14

Taken at 12:56 AM 2/13/14, and yes it was that light out at that time of night:

Taken at 11:30 AM 2/13/14:

and it's still snowing...

CONVERSATION BETWEEN MR. SMITH AND GOD

Smith climbs to the top of Mt. Sinai to get close enough to talk to God. Looking up, he asks the Lord. "God, what does a million years mean to you?"

The Lord replies, "A minute."

Smith asks, "And what does a million dollars mean to you?"

The Lord replies, "A penny."

Smith asks, "Can I have a penny?"

The Lord replies, "In a minute." 

ONLY A MAN WOULD DO THIS!

This is a picture of a man shoveling snow into a grocery cart - needless to say the snow fell through the bottom of the cart.  But that didn't stop him - he kept shoveling.  Now if it was a picture of a woman, she would at least have plastic bags on the bottom of the cart!

A LITTLE DEATH HUMOR!

Three friends from the local congregation were asked, "When you're in your casket, and friends and congregation members are mourning over you, what would you like them to say?"

Artie said, "I would like them to say I was a wonderful husband, a fine spiritual leader, and a great family man." 

Eugene commented, "I would like them to say I was a wonderful teacher and servant of God who made a huge difference in people's lives.." 

Al said, "I'd like them to say, 'Look, he's moving!'"