Category: Life
Who Remembers The Bag Phone?
I did a bit of closet and drawer cleaning and emptying recently when changing the bedroom furniture. At the bottom of my closet I found my first mobile phone – a bag phone. It’s the size of one of my purses! I still remember the day I got that phone like it was yesterday. I [...]
Not All Pharmacies Are Created Equal
I know from past experience that all prescriptions are not created equal, no matter whether you have a prescription plan or not. This week I had to get a prescription refilled and learned that not all pharmacies do things the same. Due to the dosage of thyroid medicine that my doctor has me on, I [...]
That Window Cleaner Commercial Live, Minus The Window
I saw the funniest thing yesterday. I walked past the dining room and saw the cat positioned behind the curtain at the corner of the patio doors. He was watching something very intently. I walked over and saw that he was watching a bird on the porch. The bird seemed to be trying to get [...]
Do You Think It’s Ok to Change Wedding Rings?
As I’ve been losing weight more than my clothes are getting loose – my rings are too. For the past couple of weeks I’ve been dreading the day that I have to take them off because they’re too loose. I’m planning on trying a ring guard. It’s funny that I’ve grown so attached – I [...]
Eight Job Hunting Tips
With the economy the way it is today people are finding themselves contemplating a change or a return to the workplace. Unfortunately finding a job isn’t always that easy. When I was job hunting a while back I tried every avenue available including in person applications, online resumes and even an agency. It wasn’t until [...]
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE – The Green Year by Jodi Helmer
GIFT IDEA – THE GREEN YEAR BY JODI HELMER The Green Year by Jodi Helmer (Charlotte, NC) ISBN: 9781592578290 Alpha Books Published December 2008 $14.95 – available to purchase on Amazon From the publisher Every day truly can be greener than the last. In Green Year, author Jodi Helmer offers practical, daily ideas to make [...]
On The Need For A New Awareness Ribbon
I’ve had two or three magnets on the back of my truck for a while. Oone was a Down Syndrome Awareness ribbon magnet, one was a magnet supporting the troops and one was a POW/MIA awareness ribbon magnet. They’ve been on there for a while. They look like this. Today we were outside talking with [...]
It’s Time To Make Time For Change
You’ve heard of Jennifer Garner, right? Who hasn’t. Well, she’s the new celebrity ambassador for Frigidaire. Earlier this week Jennifer rolled out some new Frigidaire appliances that are designed with features to help make your life easier and save time. These appliances are one part of the new Frigidaire Make Time for CHANGE campaign, which [...]
ShopRite Partners In Caring
Can you imagine being hungry? I don’t mean hungry as in wanting a snack. I mean hungry as in going without food because you don’t have any. Hunger causes weak immune systems, fatigue, depression and cognitive and behavioral development problems. It’s a sad thought isn’t it? I think of some of the commercials on television [...]
Reader Participation Monday – Where Do You Live?
I love hearing from my readers. The giveaways are great but I’d really like to get to know more of you on a personal level so I’m asking a favor. I’d like to ask my readers to answer an easy question. Please. There is no prize and no bonus entries (unless you have two homes, [...]
Where Oh Where Is the Summer Footwear?
I’ve discovered that as I’m losing weight things are getting looser, and that includes my shoes. My sandals are getting really loose, and they’re pretty worn anyway, so I decided it was time to replace them. I went to the store and they had no summer footwear left! Come on! It’s only July! The sandals [...]
