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Thursday, May 29, 2014

LAUGH FOR THE DAY


THIS IS GOING TO COST YOU!

Next week, the Obama administration is planning to unveil a climate action plan that it intends to implement without legislative approval. It’s a creative approach to governing, not unlike other executive actions President Obama has taken to bypass Congress. 

When lawmakers refused to pass cap-and-trade legislation, Obama announced there was more than one way to skin the cat. Through climate plans, executive orders and regulatory action, he directed his agencies to find ways to curb the country’s carbon dioxide output and commit to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. 

Leading the charge, unsurprisingly, is the Environmental Protection Agency, which will release its carbon-dioxide regulations for existing power plants on Monday. The plan will drive up energy prices for American families and businesses without making a dent in global temperatures. 

Our infographic explains what it means for jobs, incomes and the states hurt most.  To view the inforgraphic in a larger format - click here.

Saturday, May 24, 2014

LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY DAY

Dear Readers:

Ever have a day that you just know is going to remain in your memory forever as one of those "Gee, I am glad I am alive" day?  Today was just such a day.  Let me tell you about it.

First, my day started at 7:00 AM, which is unusual for a Saturday.  However, we had to get up and going since this was the day that our grandson was graduating from high school.  His high school, which is 35 miles away from our home, was holding the graduation on the football field, and we wanted to get their early so we could find a seat.  

As my husband and I were on the road to the high school, we talked about how our grandson had turned out to be such a wonderful person, and how he had to overcome some not so happy moments in his life.  He possesses a maturity that even some adults fail to ever reach.  Also, he managed to receive an academic scholarship to his university of choice, and knows what direction he wants to go on his career path. 

As, we sat in the stands with the morning breeze and May sunlight beaming, we watched him walk across the green field...tall, proud, confident, and I thought 'I hope he remembers this when life produces the challenges that I know will lay ahead and that he draws strength from this remembrance to continue his path'.  

Next, on our day's agenda, was to attend an afternoon wedding of a close friend.  It was held at a beautiful historic inn, outside in their garden, with the couple saying their vows in a flower filled gazebo.  It was beautiful and poignant.  Something about a wedding to remind one of their own vows so many years ago.  

Finally, on our way home, my husband suggested we go home and take our 1966 Covair Corsa convertible (red with white top) and go to dinner.  "WOW", I thought, "What a way to end a perfect day!"  So, once home, we jumped into the Covair and off we went, with the CD player on full blast playing rock and roll!  Can life get any better?  I don't think so.    

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

A STORY WORTH READING


It will take just 60 seconds to read this and change your thinking..

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room.  One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back.

The men talked for hours on end.  They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation..

Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.  The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.

The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake.  Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.

As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene.

One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by.  Although the other man could not hear the band -he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words.

Days, weeks and months passed.  One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep.  She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.

As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window.  The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.

Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window besides the bed.  It faced a blank wall.

The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window.  

The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall.  She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.'

Epilogue:

There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.  Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.  If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy.

'Today is a gift, that is why it is called The Present .'

Admiral's Commencement Speech: 10 LIFE'S LESSONS FROM SEAL TRAINING


 
Dear Readers:

All I can say is WOW!  I wish this was the speech at all commencements.


Admiral William McRaven’s May 2014 Commencement speech at the University of Texas at Austin.

Friday, May 16, 2014

ONLY THREE WORDS.

A man was sitting at a bar enjoying an after-work cocktail when
an exceptionally gorgeous and sexy young woman entered.  She was so striking that the man could not take his eyes away from her. 


The young woman noticed his overly-attentive stare and walked directly toward him.  Before he could offer his apologies for being so rude, the young woman said to him, "I’ll do anything, absolutely anything, that you want me to do, no matter how kinky, for $100 on one condition."

Flabbergasted, the man asked what the condition was.


The young woman replied, "You have to tell me what you want me to do in just three words.”


The man considered her proposition for a moment, withdrew his wallet from his pocket and slowly counted out five $20 bills, which he pressed into the young woman’s hand. He looked deeply into her eyes and slowly, meaningfully said, "Paint my house."

Thursday, May 1, 2014

RECIPE FOR THE MONTH - HERB BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE AND HELEN'S FRENCH DRESSING

Dear Readers:

Due to my many food allergies and the desire to get away from prepared foods, I thought I would direct my creative talents to salad dressings.  One of my allergies is garlic, so I have been working on recipes that contain garlic and changing them so they still taste good without the garlic being added.  I find that many of the recipes that I have converted this way actually taste better.  You are able to taste the other herbs in the dish.  I am concluding the garlic can be somewhat of a "herb thug" when it comes to recipes.  
So, try my Herb Balsamic Vinaigrette and Helen's French Dressing.  Just in time for all of the fresh salad fixings soon to come to market. 

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

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Enjoy!