All I got done today was make the bed, get dressed and go to the library and it's already time for lunch. I have no idea where the rest of the morning went.
Einstein sure hit the nail on the head. Time is relative. The older I get, the faster it goes.
COMMENT:
detMar 4, 2012 07:09 AM
And I recently heard of a real, science-based theory that says time not only seems to speed up as we age...it actually, really does. I can neither explain nor understand that, but if it worries you, look it up! The point is, the older you get, the faster you need to move. Hey, I'm already late, and with no place to go!
AUGUST 2014
Saturday, March 03, 2012
WHITE WEEKEND FOR BOB AND LYNNE
I just read a report that Madison got 5 inches of snow yesterday and MILTON PICKED UP 4 INCHES.
IT WAS A LONG NIGHT IN DRIPPING SPRINGS
DONNIE REPORTS:
"More of the radical temperature fluctuations of this season. From 80 to 35. The changes cause the sinus headache that has kept me awake all night, so far.
Since going to bed about 10:30, I have been up four times, for tea and medicine and hot chocolate and more tea. I've exhausted eMails. At 3:30 I was mopping the kitchen floor.
Still, these early transitional days before the relentless heat of the long summer are nice enough to almost make it worth the suffering."
"More of the radical temperature fluctuations of this season. From 80 to 35. The changes cause the sinus headache that has kept me awake all night, so far.
Since going to bed about 10:30, I have been up four times, for tea and medicine and hot chocolate and more tea. I've exhausted eMails. At 3:30 I was mopping the kitchen floor.
Still, these early transitional days before the relentless heat of the long summer are nice enough to almost make it worth the suffering."
IT'S A COLD MORNING IN HOUSTON
WILLARD REPORTS:
"Winds from the north, gusting big time! Can't open the patio door. Too cold."
"Winds from the north, gusting big time! Can't open the patio door. Too cold."
FLU SEASON IS A LITTLE LATE THIS YEAR
I guess I kind of forgot about the flu this year. Probably because there wasn't any....until now. Flu cases are being reported and this is the latest start for season in 30 years. Read more in the La Crosse Tribune.
GOODBYE CONTINENTAL (THERE'S A TEAR IN MY EYE)
With a lump in my throat, I say goodbye to Continental Airlines and I know I'm not alone. I've only worked at two other companies where the employees were so proud and loyal to the company they worked for.
As of 2:00 A.M. this morning Continental and United Airlines merged their reservation systems and the Continental name moves into the history books. Now, it's all United Airlines and we wish them many successful years of flying.
As of 2:00 A.M. this morning Continental and United Airlines merged their reservation systems and the Continental name moves into the history books. Now, it's all United Airlines and we wish them many successful years of flying.
The first flights to take off under the all new UNITED banner were:
Flights 1122 San Francisco (SFO) to Houston (IAH) and flight 1158 Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston (IAH). Both fights departed at 12:31 AM Pacific Time.
The LAST FLIGHT FOR CONTINENTAL AIRLINES was Flight 1267 which departed Phoenix, as a Continental flight, at 11:59pm (Pacific time) and arrived in Cleveland, this morning, as a United flight.
COMMENT:
detMar 3, 2012 03:41 AM
Perhaps the flights to Houston were looking
for you.
COLD WEEKEND
34 today 33 tomorrow. Those are the forecast HIGH TEMPERATURES. I won't venture far today. In fact, I may not venture at all. I'm waiting for Tuesday. They say our high will be 57. I've forgotten what 57 feels like but I know that's warm enough for me to leave the parka at home.
IMAGINE LIVING ON $4.40 A DAY
Laborers, apparently, did in 1936 and were glad to get it. This is from the Wisconsin Historical Society.
1936 - Higher Wages in Janesville
On March 3, 1936 a new state code sets minimum wages for construction workers in Janesville higher than other Wisconsin cities: $1 an hour for masons, 80 cents for cement finishers, 85 cents for carpenters and 55 cents for laborers. Accounting, office and clerical workers in construction trades were also guaranteed $14 a week. [Source: Janesville Gazette]
1936 - Higher Wages in Janesville
On March 3, 1936 a new state code sets minimum wages for construction workers in Janesville higher than other Wisconsin cities: $1 an hour for masons, 80 cents for cement finishers, 85 cents for carpenters and 55 cents for laborers. Accounting, office and clerical workers in construction trades were also guaranteed $14 a week. [Source: Janesville Gazette]
Friday, March 02, 2012
YOU KNOW HOW I LOVE DOUGHNUTS
If anyone is going to WINONA, pick up a dozen doughnuts for me at BLOEDOW BAKERY. They've been voted the BEST DOUGHNUTS IN MINNESOTA on WCCO TV.
We're talkin' big news here. CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY IN THE LA CROSSE TRIBUNE.
We're talkin' big news here. CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY IN THE LA CROSSE TRIBUNE.
YOU MIGHT WANT TO MAKE A COPY OF THIS
RULES OF THE ROAD (FAR BACK IN THE COULEE'S)
1. Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles, even if the gun is loaded, and the deer is in sight.
2. When approaching a four-way stop, the vehicle with the largest tires always has the right of way.
3. Never tow another car using panty hose and duct tape.
4. When sending your wife/girlfriend down the road with a gas can, it is impolite to ask her to bring back beer.
5. Never relieve yourself from a moving vehicle, especially when driving.
6. Do not lay rubber while traveling in a funeral procession.
1. Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles, even if the gun is loaded, and the deer is in sight.
2. When approaching a four-way stop, the vehicle with the largest tires always has the right of way.
3. Never tow another car using panty hose and duct tape.
4. When sending your wife/girlfriend down the road with a gas can, it is impolite to ask her to bring back beer.
5. Never relieve yourself from a moving vehicle, especially when driving.
6. Do not lay rubber while traveling in a funeral procession.
AN OBSERVATION FROM WILLARD
"When I went to school in the little red schoolhouse, Texas Independence Day was a legal holiday."
DONNIE RUBS IT IN ALL THE WAY FROM TEXAS
"70 degrees at 7 A.M., so I'm going out into the birdsong-filled fresh air for early pancakes."
AN IMPORTANT REMINDER FROM JAYDEN
A magazine subscription at up to 85% off the cover price is a great value, especially when 40% of that purchase will go directly to GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN-BADGERLAND COUNCIL. PLEASE CLICK HERE to view GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN-BADGERLAND COUNCIL's web page.
Thank you. Your support is important and goes a long way!
Jayden needs the sales and she's got Viking blood flowing through her veins so you had better know that you either buy some damn magazines or you WILL be pillaged and plundered.
COMMENT:
Eat the cookies, but only READ the
magazines.
JUST WHEN I THOUGHT TV COULDN'T GET ANY WORSE
BRISTOL PALIN will star in a LIFETIME "reality" series.
JON BON JOVI CELEBRATES HIS BIRTHDAY RAISING MONEY FOR THE POOR
If you're not familiar with Jon's life, you should know he's one fine human being. A solid family man who gives all he's got.
One of his major interests is helping those who are living in poverty and there are so many in this land where the poor get poorer and the rich get richer.
CLICK HERE AND GIVE IF YOU CAN
One of his major interests is helping those who are living in poverty and there are so many in this land where the poor get poorer and the rich get richer.
CLICK HERE AND GIVE IF YOU CAN
ON A SAD NOTE
There's a very nice article in the LA CROSSE TRIBUNE about a very nice lady who has passed away. NANCY LISTIAK was a volunteer in the Oncology Department at Gunderson Lutheran.
That's one place, at the Gunderson Clinic, I really enjoy going to every six months. They have the most beautiful people who work there. I'm looking forward to my next appointment coming up in the next couple of weeks.
CLICK HERE TO READ NANCY'S STORY IN THE LA CROSSE TRIBUNE
COMMENT FROM RITA
Nancy Listiak was a delightful person. I knew her through her husband, who was the first child psychologist hired by GL. He came because he was a friend of Dr. Beardsley's and I have considered him a good friend for years. Both he and Nancy are/were friendly, down-to-earth, funny people.
That's one place, at the Gunderson Clinic, I really enjoy going to every six months. They have the most beautiful people who work there. I'm looking forward to my next appointment coming up in the next couple of weeks.
CLICK HERE TO READ NANCY'S STORY IN THE LA CROSSE TRIBUNE
COMMENT FROM RITA
Nancy Listiak was a delightful person. I knew her through her husband, who was the first child psychologist hired by GL. He came because he was a friend of Dr. Beardsley's and I have considered him a good friend for years. Both he and Nancy are/were friendly, down-to-earth, funny people.
You are fully "Senior Citizen" when you
start looking forward to clinic visits.
STILL ROCKIN' AT 50
One of my all time favorite rock stars, JON BON JOVI is celebrating his 50th BIRTHDAY TODAY.
THIS SHOWS YOU HOW MUCH YOU KNOW
"If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself."
ALBERT EINSTEIN
ALBERT EINSTEIN
SEE? I PICKED THE RIGHT MONTH FOR MY COLONOSCOPY
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Thursday, March 01, 2012
A NOTE FROM DUANE
"If you see HOME AND AWAY magizine at your library, look up the featured article on RAPID CITY this month. Nice photo of the new Main Street Square fountain. It's the AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION magazine."
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
LET ME ADD MY "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" TO Kmart!
The first Kmart opened in Garden City, Michigan on March 1, 1962.
The first Kmart opened in Garden City, Michigan on March 1, 1962.
JUST GOT UP FROM A NAP
RITA and I were talking about NAPS today. It sounded so good, I took one.
"They" say, whoever "they" are, that a nap will refresh your mind, make you more alert, and increase productivity. "They" are full of snores. For me, it's just a "time-filler" until bedtime.
By the way, you know what to say if you get caught sleeping at work, don't you?
Just lift your head up, off your desk, while saying, "In Jesus name, Amen".
"They" say, whoever "they" are, that a nap will refresh your mind, make you more alert, and increase productivity. "They" are full of snores. For me, it's just a "time-filler" until bedtime.
By the way, you know what to say if you get caught sleeping at work, don't you?
Just lift your head up, off your desk, while saying, "In Jesus name, Amen".
MINOCQUA CAN HAVE IT
I'm sure glad this last storm decided to go north of us. I see MINOCQUA GOT HIT WITH 21 INCHES OF SNOW! There's such a thing as "too much of a good thing" and 21 inches is too much.
I'LL BELIEVE IT WHEN I SEE IT
The extended forecast says OUR HIGH, NEXT TUESDAY, WILL BE 57 DEGREES. I find that hard to believe but, I suppose, it's possible and if it happens, I'll break out in serious spring fever.
THE LONGER DAYS ARE COMING FAST
We'll have 11 HOURS 13 MINUTES of daylight today and tomorrow we'll add another 2 MINUTES AND 59 SECONDS.The happy sun on the left is from Donnie and Linda's yard.
IF IT'S DOCTOR TIME IT MUST BE SPRING
I'll be spending Monday and Wednesday, of next week at the CLINIC for my round of spring visits to the doctors. Then, on the 12th I get to go back for my favorite treat. The dreaded COLONOSCOPY.
BIG NAME BIRTHDAYS TODAY
HARRY BELAFONTE is 85 today, RON HOWARD is 58 and JUSTIN BIEBER is now at the ripe old age of 18.
Just think, 18 years old and he's already made enough money to live two or three lifetimes in luxury.
If it's true that you get what you deserve, I sure didn't deserve much!
Just think, 18 years old and he's already made enough money to live two or three lifetimes in luxury.
If it's true that you get what you deserve, I sure didn't deserve much!
We lucked out!
We didn't get anything but a couple of rainy days out of the winter storm that moved through the area Tuesday and yesterday. Other parts of the area, however, got some nasty weather.
10 to 17 INCHES OF SNOW fell along and north of highway 29 between EAU CLAIRE and WAUSAU. 2 TO 4 INCHES OF SLUSHY SNOW AND SLEET, RAIN AND FREEZING RAIN was also reported north of Interstate 90.
10 to 17 INCHES OF SNOW fell along and north of highway 29 between EAU CLAIRE and WAUSAU. 2 TO 4 INCHES OF SLUSHY SNOW AND SLEET, RAIN AND FREEZING RAIN was also reported north of Interstate 90.
As Paul Harvey used to say, "NOW HERE'S THE REST OF THE STORY"
I was reading the DAVEY JONES obit in the NEW YORK TIMES, this morning, which contained a story I had never heard before.
THE MONKEES were, already, a big act when another young hopeful was also dreaming of becoming a big rock star. There was a problem, however, with his name. It was, also, David Jones. Knowing that TWO Davey Jones could not make it, the newcomer became DAVID BOWIE!
THE MONKEES were, already, a big act when another young hopeful was also dreaming of becoming a big rock star. There was a problem, however, with his name. It was, also, David Jones. Knowing that TWO Davey Jones could not make it, the newcomer became DAVID BOWIE!
THE BEST NEWS I'VE HEARD ALL WINTER!
My hero of the day is Phil Addis, local businessman, who has bought the HOLLYWOOD THEATER and, if it can be done, he plans to restore the La Crosse landmark and, once again, bring back the magic of the movies.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE IN THE LA CROSSE TRIBUNE
CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE IN THE LA CROSSE TRIBUNE
We were talking about Bev at lunch, the other day, so Rita asked David how she was doing.
"Bev is doing better now. Her pain has been real bad so they gave her a shot in her spine to abate the pain. For the most part it is better but it is a fight. She is tough. They plan to give her a low dose of chemo when she gets her weight and strength back. It's a struggle, to say the least."
Here's one HUNGRY mouse!
He said: 'I have no idea where the mouse came from -he just appeared in the enclosure after the keeper had dropped in the meat for the leopard. He didn't take any notice of the leopard, just went straight over to the meat and started feeding himself 'But the leopard was pretty surprised.
Even a gentle shove does not deter the little creature from getting his fill... 'It was amazing, even the keeper who had thrown the meat into the enclosure was shocked - he said he'd never seen anything like it before.'
Project owner Jackie James added: 'It was so funny to see -Sheena batted the mouse a couple of times to try to get it away from her food.' But the determined little thing took no notice and just carried on.' Sheena was brought in to the Santago Rare Leopard Project from a UK zoo when she was just four months old. She is one of 14 big cats in the private collection started by Jackie 's late husband Peter in 1989. The African Leopard can be found in the continent's forests, grasslands, savannas, and rainforests.
Where's the cat?
This should keep you busy most of the day.
There's a cat in this picture. Find him yet?
IN CASE YOU'RE WONDERING, YES! I FOUND THE CAT.
IN CASE YOU'RE WONDERING, YES! I FOUND THE CAT.
EVENTS THIS MONTH
MARCH 11~DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
MARCH 16~MOTHER DIED 1989
MARCH 17~ST. PATRICKS DAY
MARCH 20~SPRING!
MARCH 16~MOTHER DIED 1989
MARCH 17~ST. PATRICKS DAY
MARCH 20~SPRING!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Another one gone.
What a shock to hear that DAVEY JONES OF THE MONKEES HAS DIED of a heart attack at the age of 66. He passed away in Florida, where he lived.
MUST BE SPRING~THE TORNADO SEASON HAS ARRIVED
Really sorry to hear about the damage from early morning TORNADO'S down south. I understand that a lot of the theaters in downtown BRANSON have received heavy damage. Several people also injured there.
TIP; IF YOU'RE PLANNING TO FLY THIS SUMMER
From what I'm reading, fares will go up again with the arrival of spring.
ANOTHER NEW RESTAURANT OPENS IN DOWNTOWN LA CROSSE
FAT SAM'S MAIN STREET BISTRO sounds too good to be true. It's a sandwich shop like you'd find in New York or Chicago. READ ABOUT IT HERE, IN THE LA CROSSE TRIBUNE
The sandwich's sound fantastic. Of course, everything on them is stuff I shouldn't eat but I may have to shove the diet in my back pocket, just once, to try one of these goodies.
Fat Sam's is located at 412 Main Street.
The sandwich's sound fantastic. Of course, everything on them is stuff I shouldn't eat but I may have to shove the diet in my back pocket, just once, to try one of these goodies.
Fat Sam's is located at 412 Main Street.
21ST BIRTHDAY AT 84
Great story IN THE LACROSSE TRIBUNE THIS MORNING about 84 year old Marcelin Corcoran who is celebrating her 21st birthday today. She was born on LEAP DAY!
NOW I KNOW IT'S SPRING!
At 4:14 A.M. it's raining here and a tornado has been reported, on the ground, in southern Illinois. Some structural damage reported at Oak Ridge, Illinois.
DON'T KNOW WHERE DONNIE FOUND THIS PICTURE~IT'S AN OLDIE BUT A GOODIE
Donald and Marge Terpstra
I found it just by searching Google images for "Terpstra."
RAINDROPS
The rain is raining all around,
It falls on field and tree,
It rains on the umbrellas here,
And on the ships at sea.
Robert Louis Stevenson wrote that and it came to me, this morning, when I heard the raindrops hitting the windows. That sound makes it official. I HAVE SPRING FEVER!
The fact that it was rain, and not snow, and the temperature was above freezing, meaning it was water and not ice, filled my head with thoughts of the tulips that will soon follow.
The HIGH WILL BE NEAR 40 TODAY and, as the sun goes down, we could see a few flakes of snow but the weather man says "no accumulation".
That's a forecast that spells "early spring" if I ever heard one. And, it just gets better. Tomorrow the sun will return.
I always think of Mother when this time of year rolls around. We have lost so many, from our family, during the months of spring, and she always said, "If we can just make it through the spring, we'll be all right."
It falls on field and tree,
It rains on the umbrellas here,
And on the ships at sea.
Robert Louis Stevenson wrote that and it came to me, this morning, when I heard the raindrops hitting the windows. That sound makes it official. I HAVE SPRING FEVER!
The fact that it was rain, and not snow, and the temperature was above freezing, meaning it was water and not ice, filled my head with thoughts of the tulips that will soon follow.
The HIGH WILL BE NEAR 40 TODAY and, as the sun goes down, we could see a few flakes of snow but the weather man says "no accumulation".
That's a forecast that spells "early spring" if I ever heard one. And, it just gets better. Tomorrow the sun will return.
I always think of Mother when this time of year rolls around. We have lost so many, from our family, during the months of spring, and she always said, "If we can just make it through the spring, we'll be all right."
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
NOT A GOOD DAY FOR SANTA FE
CARL reports: "Cold (25), windy (30 MPH gusting to 60) and SNOWING. It would be a good day to stay in but we planned to go to Taos. We'll see if there's a change in plans."
(They could have stayed in La Crosse if they wanted that kind of weather)
(They could have stayed in La Crosse if they wanted that kind of weather)
RAPID CITY RON FOUND THIS WEBSITE
This is one of the best sites I've ever seen. I love it!
JUST GOT BACK FROM LUNCH
UNCLE BOB got his taxes done. RITA and I shopped at the discount store across the street and ROGER drove the getaway car.
We had lunch at THE ARTERIAL and they all made fun of me because I made a pig of myself. It ain't the first time they've made fun of me and it won't be the last time that I eat like a pig.
We had lunch at THE ARTERIAL and they all made fun of me because I made a pig of myself. It ain't the first time they've made fun of me and it won't be the last time that I eat like a pig.
I'LL BET I COULD SETTLE IN JUST FINE
OPRAH has put her New York penthouse condo, overlooking Central Park, up for sale. It's priced to sell at $7.9 MILLION.
DID YOU SEE THIS?
GREEN BAY PACKERS RECEIVER DONALD DRIVER is booked to appear on DANCING WITH THE STARS.
AMAZING SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES
1. AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF WHEN SLICING VEGETABLES BY GETTING SOMEONE ELSE TO HOLD THE VEGETABLES WHILE YOU CHOP.
2. AVOID ARGUMENTS WITH THE FEMALES ABOUT LIFTING THE TOILET SEAT BY USING THE SINK.
3. FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SUFFERERS ~
SIMPLY CUT YOURSELF AND BLEED FOR A FEW MINUTES, THUS REDUCING THE PRESSURE ON YOUR VEINS. REMEMBER TO USE A TIMER
4. A MOUSE TRAP PLACED ON TOP OF YOUR ALARM CLOCK WILL PREVENT YOU FROM ROLLING OVER AND GOING BACK TO SLEEP AFTER YOU HIT THE SNOOZE BUTTON.
5. IF YOU HAVE A BAD COUGH, TAKE A LARGE DOSE OF LAXATIVES. THEN YOU'LL BE AFRAID TO COUGH.
6. YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE
IF IT DOESN'T MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40.
IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE DUCT TAPE.
7. IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM
NEVER YELL FIRE IN A THEATER OR DONNIE AND LINDA'S HOUSE
Donnie writes: "Linda was up until 3:00 A.M., then set the oven to self-clean before coming to bed. At 4:30 I'm awakened by a powerful smell. Too much cleaning. The instructions say the cleaning fumes can kill pet birds!
I have a genuine phobia about house fires. I shut the cycle off, opened the windows and now, anxiously, sit awake until the oven cools down. Fortunately, it is a mild morning and the cool outdoor air is refreshing".
I have a genuine phobia about house fires. I shut the cycle off, opened the windows and now, anxiously, sit awake until the oven cools down. Fortunately, it is a mild morning and the cool outdoor air is refreshing".
THINKING OF TAKING A SPRING BREAK?
A travel website TRAVEL TICKER lists the top 5 travel destinations for this spring.
I've already been to the top three so, I guess, my next stop is China.
I've done four of the five, but will not make it to China.
By det on THINKING OF TAKING A SPRING BREAK? at 9:28 AM
- New Orleans
- Miami
- Lake Tahoe
- China
- Ecuador
I've already been to the top three so, I guess, my next stop is China.
I've done four of the five, but will not make it to China.
By det on THINKING OF TAKING A SPRING BREAK? at 9:28 AM
YOU LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY
Donnie has a friend who lives in the state of Washington.
He writes "There are about a million people, around here, named Terpstra. This part of the world is full of the Dutch. Lynden, which is about 18 miles to the north, has a huge windmill on its main square along with a 1920-ish Dutch downtown."
He writes "There are about a million people, around here, named Terpstra. This part of the world is full of the Dutch. Lynden, which is about 18 miles to the north, has a huge windmill on its main square along with a 1920-ish Dutch downtown."
WHY ME?
Computer problems, again, this morning. All was going along fine and, suddenly, no response. Just sat there. I used the diagnostic tools. One screen said I wasn't connected to the internet. Another screen said I was...which means, of course, that even the computer didn't know what the hell it was doing.
I screwed with it for about a half hour and got nowhere. My motto is "When in doubt, pull the plug." I pulled the plug. Made another cup of coffee. Plugged it back in and all was fine again.
I suppose I should take a computer course at Tech but Roger did that and he doesn't know any more than I do.
I've only got about 3 hairs left on my head and, one of these days, I'll end up pulling those out too.
I screwed with it for about a half hour and got nowhere. My motto is "When in doubt, pull the plug." I pulled the plug. Made another cup of coffee. Plugged it back in and all was fine again.
I suppose I should take a computer course at Tech but Roger did that and he doesn't know any more than I do.
I've only got about 3 hairs left on my head and, one of these days, I'll end up pulling those out too.
HOWIE'S IS BACK
I must have missed HOWIE'S, or I've forgotten it. Most likely, I've forgotten it. According to the La Crosse Tribune story, which you can read here, it was quite a popular place at one time. Looks like it might be a nice new spot to check out.
Below that story is another about the TEXAS ROADHOUSE restaurant that is set to open by the mall in late March.
Below that story is another about the TEXAS ROADHOUSE restaurant that is set to open by the mall in late March.
Monday, February 27, 2012
THE OLDER YOU GET, THE FASTER TIME FLYS BY
Can you believe it? We're only 2 weeks away from Daylight Savings Time.
I'm not sure I've got enough energy left to "spring forward" anymore but, come fall, I know I'll have no problem "falling back".
I'm not sure I've got enough energy left to "spring forward" anymore but, come fall, I know I'll have no problem "falling back".
HOW BAD CAN THE ECONOMY BE?
Tourists spent a record $1.3 BILLION in HAWAII in January.
det has left a new comment on your post "HOW BAD CAN THE ECONOMY BE?":
Those tourists were probably mostly Chinese. I've been saying it for four years: Things are not nearly bad enough to force Congress to do anything. Of course, things could become bad enough overnight. Meantime, live it up!
det has left a new comment on your post "HOW BAD CAN THE ECONOMY BE?":
Those tourists were probably mostly Chinese. I've been saying it for four years: Things are not nearly bad enough to force Congress to do anything. Of course, things could become bad enough overnight. Meantime, live it up!
WORDS FROM THE BIRTHDAY GIRL
I heard from GLADYS this morning. She's had about two days of party's, dinner's and coffee gatherings and there are more today. She said, "I never expected to live so long and, actually, be able to enjoy it."
FOR THOSE OF US WHO HAVE TO WATCH OUR SALT INTAKE
From the COOKING LIGHT website, McCutcheon's Marinara is not labeled low-sodium but it is---only 185mg in 1/2 cup.
I JUST DON'T GET IT
36 cars parked on the ice at a fishing tournament in Oshkosh. Of course, they all ended up at the bottom of the lake.
Wouldn't you think, with the extremely mild winter we've had, people would have enough brains to stay off the ice?
After working with the public, most of my life, I shouldn't be asking that question but I keep hoping I might have been wrong.
Wouldn't you think, with the extremely mild winter we've had, people would have enough brains to stay off the ice?
After working with the public, most of my life, I shouldn't be asking that question but I keep hoping I might have been wrong.
IN MY OPINION.....
This should give you an idea of what little regard, to this day, the United States Government has for the American Indian. The Bureau of Indian Affairs doesn't even keep track of how many Indian reservations there are in the USA.
If you try to look it up you'll find phrases like "there are around" or "there are about" so many but you can't find a hard number. Best guess is between 300 and 350.
If you try to look it up you'll find phrases like "there are around" or "there are about" so many but you can't find a hard number. Best guess is between 300 and 350.
OUR FRIENDS OUT WEST WILL GET SOME SNOW TOO
Rapid City will get around 6 inches tonight and tomorrow. Worland will see an inch or two.
BEST LINE FROM BILLY CRYSTAL LAST NIGHT
"Nothing can take the sting out of the economic crisis like watching millionaires give each other golden statues."
DID YOU WATCH THE OSCAR'S?
A half hour of it was enough for me. I like what one guy said about "The Artist" on a YOU TUBE clip, "Nobody talks and they still charge you full price."
I watched a really good movie on DVD yesterday. "The Straight Story" is a film, released in 1999, based on a true story about Alvin Straight, an elderly gentleman from Iowa who learns that his brother has had a major stroke.
The Brother lives near Prairie du Chien. Alvin doesn't have a drivers license or a lot of money but he knows he has to see his brother, again, before he dies. So, he gets on his riding lawn mower and drives it 260 miles, to Wisconsin, for the reunion.
I loved a line from the movie. Along the way, he meets a lot of folks, including a young man who asks him what the worst thing about getting old is. Alvin says, "The worst thing about getting old is remembering what it was like when you were young." Right on, Alvin!
By the way, if you haven't seen the movie I recommend it if you can find it. For folks around here, it's available at the library (after I take it back).
detFeb 27, 2012 07:00 AM
Or put another way: "Inside every old man there's a young guy wondering what the hell happened."
I watched a really good movie on DVD yesterday. "The Straight Story" is a film, released in 1999, based on a true story about Alvin Straight, an elderly gentleman from Iowa who learns that his brother has had a major stroke.
The Brother lives near Prairie du Chien. Alvin doesn't have a drivers license or a lot of money but he knows he has to see his brother, again, before he dies. So, he gets on his riding lawn mower and drives it 260 miles, to Wisconsin, for the reunion.
I loved a line from the movie. Along the way, he meets a lot of folks, including a young man who asks him what the worst thing about getting old is. Alvin says, "The worst thing about getting old is remembering what it was like when you were young." Right on, Alvin!
By the way, if you haven't seen the movie I recommend it if you can find it. For folks around here, it's available at the library (after I take it back).
detFeb 27, 2012 07:00 AM
Or put another way: "Inside every old man there's a young guy wondering what the hell happened."
IS THIS CRAZY OR WHAT?
Midland, Texas has had more snow (19.5 inches) than Minneapolis (17.2) or Chicago (15.7)
Sunday, February 26, 2012
THE OTHER DAY WE HAD PICTURES OF A DEER AND A DOG PLAYING
Now, from Carl, we get pictures of a deer who comes into the yard every morning to spend some quality time with the family cat.
THE TICKET PRICE IS HIGHER THAN THE SKI RUNS
We may not have any snow but we don't have the high cost of skiing in Colorado either. The price of a one day lift ticket is now $105.00 at Steamboat Ski Area.
CARL AND KATHY ARE GETTING THEIR KICKS
CARL REPORTS
"Kathy and I followed Rte 66 the last two days. We stopped several times. I kept looking but didn't see Buz or Tod anywhere. Hope they're OK.
We are in Santa Fe. Weather is great, Hosts are better.
More later."
"Kathy and I followed Rte 66 the last two days. We stopped several times. I kept looking but didn't see Buz or Tod anywhere. Hope they're OK.
We are in Santa Fe. Weather is great, Hosts are better.
More later."
WE'RE FULL OF WHAT?
While randomly surfing, this morning, I ran across a horoscope website. I never can resist looking to see what they say about my sign of Gemini. Both BERT and I were born on the 23rd of May so we're both Gemini and this website said that means we're "Versatile, witty, creative and full of spunk." I know we're versatile, witty, creative and full of something that starts with "s" but I'm not sure it's "spunk".
WARM AND WINDY TODAY
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