Debt & Spending ~

Common Sense tells us that you can't solve a debt crisis with more debt or solve a spending crisis with more spending. Guess our administration has no Common Sense!

"FYI"

I thought you would like to know that...


At exactly 5 minutes and 6 seconds after 4 am, on the 8th of July this year,

the time and date will be:

04:05:06, 07-08-09

4 5 6 7 8 9 !!!

This will not happen again until the year 3009.

The 45 lessons life taught me..

Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio

"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me.. It is the most-requested column I've ever written.
My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone...
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19.. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's,we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

Oriental Cole Slaw

My oldest daughters mother in law made this cole slaw for Easter. It was Delicious!! I can't wait to make it myself :) Thanks for the recipe Susan!!

Mix together in large mixing bowl and set aside:
1 pkg. shredded coleslaw
4 green onions, chopped (or use onion powder to taste)

Spread on cookie sheet and bake 325 for 15 min (or til golden brown):
1 pkg. chicken flavored Ramon noodles, crushed
2 oz. pkg. slivered almonds - optional, can keep separate

Mix dressing in small bowl:
1/2 C olive oil (or safflower oil)
1/4 C vinegar (can also use cider vinegar)
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp pepper
1 packet of flavor seasoning from Ramon noodle package

Mix dressing and coleslaw together. Refrigerate until ready to eat. Add Ramon noodles/almonds to coleslaw just before serving for crispness.

How to grow a Pineapple!

Here is a step by step how to web page on how to grow a pineapple. I am going to have to give this a try ~

C/P this web address into your browser:

http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.com/Pineapple/pineapple.htm

"Use it or Lose it!"

I've been starting off my day with some simple stretches. Just to get everything moving (well) for the day. It feels good to. I love just laying on the floor and stretching like a cat, toes point out as far as you can and arms & fingers stretched out as far as you can. All the stretching of your muscles also helps with your balance which is very important. Here are some simple exercises which are also a continuation of stretching. I am a big fan of Dr. Oz and his books "YOU!" Check out the web site for more helpful tips for "Staying Young." :)
C/P into your browser address below:

http://www.realage.com/StayingYoung/YOUToolsTips.aspx?tip=21

Kids say the Darndest Things :)

Please take the time to watch both segments. Click on "next" at the bottom of the page to watch the second one.

You're going to enjoy this. C/P into your browser :)

http://carolynspreciousmemories.com/Videos/kids_artlinkletter.html