Life on MY TERMS

They say that positions in life is everything!! Who can argue with this little guy. He seems to have it made!!!!

Save the Antelope

Everyone now days seems to have a cause. Whether it be saving the frogs in Cullman County Alabama to stopping cat juggling in South America. But I have come up with a nobler cause. We must save the antelope before it is to late! One can only imagine the anarchy if the antelope were not free to roam the earth. We must stop those dastardly cheetahs from preying one the poor antelope. Please join the cause and help stop the madness.

savetheantelope

My First Political Statement

O.k. folks this is the first time that I will and maybe the last time I will make a political statement. WE SHOULD NOT BOYCOTT THE ANY PART OF THE OLYMPICS!!!!

Many years ago I had a friend who was a highly ranked American sprinter. World class! His hard work, determination and God given talent allowed him to qualify for the 1980 Olympics which we did not attend. I know that he and other amateur athletes were heart broken that they were not given the chance to compete and complete a once in a life time dream. I know that the world has changed quite a in both politics and athletics since the 1980's, but to boycott the Olympics is just not the way to say "I'll show you."

Mini-Vans

Here is the view as I had to walk the length of the Y.M.C.A. parking lot to pay for the kiddies after school care. I wonder if it really is a matter of convience or just doing what the Jones do in having a minivan. I have many friends from upper middle class families that transport very nicely their families around in just regular cars. But it seems to me that from this picture that to be a proud morning mommy member at the Y you have to have a minivan as well! I wonder if they have a secret hand shake too!

TIme Out

WOW! We have just started this new to us thing called time out with one of the kiddies and it is very interesting so far! I have heard good things and bad things about it land I swore that if I ever had kids I would not use it. But alas I also have another thing that I work on called open mindedness! We shall see and I will report back!

Passing of a Friend

Got news today that a friend of mine passed away today! He died a horrible death that was self imposed some would say. He drank himself to death. Now the coroner will say that his some other part of his body failed and that was the cause of his death. But there are a few of us who knew and loved him that know the truth. For the past several years he had a lonely quality about him that no one could break through. As I was talking to another friend tonight, this thought of his loneliness was apparent to us both. He died a horrible death so that it might help to keep some of us alive!
God Bless ya buddy.

Were those the Days?

This is something that I "HERD" about on the radio this morning.
My, how times have changed!
This is how a good wife is supposed to treat her husband when he gets home from work.
It comes from a 1955 issue of Good Housekeeping.
Enjoy!!!!


* Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have be thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they get home and the prospect of a good meal is part of the warm welcome needed.
* Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.
* Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.
* Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives. Run a dustcloth over the tables.
* During the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering to his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.
* Minimize all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet.
* Be happy to see him.
* Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him.
* Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first - remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours.
* Don't greet him with complaints and problems.
* Don't complain if he's late for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through at work.
* Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or lie him down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.
* Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.
* Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgment or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him.
* A good wife always knows her place.