TV @ It's Finest

Time to Close Up Shop

2009-07-19T14:02:00.002-04:00

As part of my post from the other day, or rather in balance with it I am annouceing I am closing this blog completely.

Why? Well, honestly I am not able to be here enough to do the job, but more importantly because I need to concentrate on ways to earn a living. I have lost the enjoyment of this blog a very long time ago, probably when all the CBS stuff was going on. I must find a way to take care of my family, bills wait for no man.

It has been a blast and I will be starting my blog up for Sons of Anarchy in the next week which is another reason this blog must die a silent death.

For those few who still come, thank you for being here. I very much appreciate all your support.

Peace be with you all, may God Shine His face upon you and your loved one.

The Invisible Americans

2009-07-17T19:57:00.001-04:00

I have been going through some things lately, things that really should not happen to anyone. Things that alter people in ways that can never be undone. I refer to being the Invisible American.

Invisible Americans are real, they exist in each and every city and town in this country. They always have, but now whether due to heavenly design or government corruption or just plain evolution there are far more of these Americans.

They used to live next door to you, played with your children and attended school with you. They even went to college, they had hopes and dreams and due to one or more bad choices they slowly became invisible. They exist only in their own worlds for the most part, and not in your world anymore.

It is almost like being dead, except they still feel pain, they still suffer from the mental anguish of badly formed choices. They are drug addicts, alcoholics, mothers and fathers. One choice made led them to the most unbearable of lives. But they are not all drug addicts or alcoholics, some were in love ( so they thought) with the wrong person, so naive so ignorant. Some listened to the wrong person and did things that they had no idea was wrong or was hurtful to others. Some are a combination of all these life experiences. Some have mental issues not of their own making, and some are just the culmination of bad luck . ( oh yes… trust me, luck does exist in both it’s good and bad forms believe me, and so does Karma)

They all have many things in common, a slow progression of badly formed choices that over the months and years led to even worse decisions. See the pattern here? Bad goes upon bad, and when it ends the whole life of the person is in shambles.

There are some who sense a person who is going through this and they take advantage of this person. Some times this is aided by the person themselves, those of us who are so needy, so devoid of any sense of esteem. Yes, we do aid the destructive in our own lives. It is never apparent while we are doing it though, and I think life should give us a do over, it is not fair to be unable to conceive of possible future issues and prepare for them all. But life as some whit said once, is not fair.

What ever the reason the Invisible American exists, unless we all take some time to think about them, we ourselves will end up as one. As lifestyles go, its not a great life trust me,

If you have stepped into the realm of the truly poor, where you can not afford a car ( for how can one pay insurance, gas on minimum wage along with your other bills) you feel so alone. The very last thing I feel a person loses in this life is hope. Hope and a dream of a future. Do you know what it is like to not be able to dream of a better life? To know that no one and nothing can be done to change your life, ever?

You can give a poor person a job, but it would not be enough to pay their bills and one missed month and poof your back to square one.

Take this example:

A person who is a parent who lives in an economically depressed region of the country where there is no bus routes, where car insurance based upon your credit rating means a big monthly bill not to mention the down payment. The following is how they must earn in order to live:

rent on a 3 bedroom apartment – 550.00 and up ( not talking about the ritz either , roachs are a perk )

water bill – 100.00 per month

electric – 250.00 a month ( this is a real bill for a 3 bedroom trailer, billed by Jackson Energy Coop in SE KY)

car /gas – 200.00 per month ( at 2.55 per gallon and driving 60+ miles each day to a job)

car / insurance – 90.00 per month

food for family – 800.00 a month

total – 1990.00 monthly total

now, job income from say the local Wal-Mart ( because they are pretty much the only people who are hiring right now )

30 hours a week at 7.25 an hour 217.00 a week before taxes 189.00 after taxes ( of a standard 13 % )

Take that 189 x 4 weeks and your grand total is 756.00. Does not match up does it? And just what do you cut from that total of expenses? Do you see where I am going?

I will be writing more on this tomorrow, I get so worked up about this that I start to not make sense, even to myself.

God willing you will be back to read more.

Grrr..... late again!

2009-07-12T22:10:00.000-04:00

I really meant to be here each day, but I am not so great at the multitasking thing. I am finding it increasingly hard to be here, on my other two blogs AND working.

How do you all do it?

So I missed Harper's Island Finale :-( and went to CBS.com to see it , but no such luck. Soooo, I have no idea who did what and I do not want to know I want to see it darn it.

But wait... it was just listed on Facebook!!! Be back soon with how I feel about it.

Who is watching with me? Be back in the morning :-)

What is on TV Tonight - The Upcoming Fall Season

2009-07-06T18:36:00.000-04:00

Well, we all know as we get older the days flow like raging waters towards the changing seasons , Fall will soon be upon us ( and thank the lord above, Fall can not arrive too soon in my opinion ) so I thought it would be a good idea to see what the Nets and Cable have in store for us.

I would really love to get your ideas on what will be hot this season as well, the viewers are a more accurate litmus test for what will survive in my view.

On CBS ~ Premiers September 17th @ 8 pm

Survivor Samoa .... alright now all you Jericho fans, get ready to drum me out of the anit reality tv club. After watching I am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here on NBC... I fell in love with the whole survive in a jungle idea. I have no clue if Survivor is even remotely like this, so I will give it a few episodes to see if it clicks for me. Just do not tell CBS I said that okay? Oh and get this, it's 19th Season!!! Got to be something there right?

Also on CBS ~ NCIS Los Angeles ~ Premiers on September 22nd @ 9pm

I am SO going to watch this show religiously, one because of my family attachment to the US NAVY, but also because this finally seems to be a CIS show with a different slant. And the cast aint too shabby either. Oh and the geek toys look awesome, like the infamous touch screen tv.... too nice.

And last but by no means least... on CBS we have our beloved Alex O'Loughlin in Three Rivers. Done deal, because it has the magic touch of Ms Carol Barbee. This show will also have personal meaning to my family as well.

Tomorrow I will discuss the line up on NBC and each night this week the other great shows coming up on the various nets and cable. It is time to ask for more hours in our day so we can keep up with all this great tv coming our way. Thank God for DVR ;-p I have been asked if I will be starting a blog for any of the shows on CBS and actually I do think if I can swing the time that NCIS will be a great show for me to attach myself to.

Remember to let me know what shows you are waiting on!

Idependence Day 2009

2009-07-04T12:40:00.000-04:00

Just love to show my love for country.... today is like Christmas for me and mine...so here are a few videos and photos, but First ~

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands:
one Nation under God, indivisible,
With Liberty and Justice for all.

and my favorite way to end the night........ A Capitol Fourth 2007 edition.

The 1812 Overture ( with cannons :-p)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA.... U ROCK~

Road to Happiness - Happy Fourth of July

2009-07-02T10:54:00.002-04:00

230Y7192, originally uploaded by fksr.

Yes, I know a couple of days early on the Fourth business, but its one of the holidays I truly love. And this picture, wow! These are the captures one hopes for while carrying a camera. Being on a highway in California when the sun and sky are like this is truly a gift, as is Freedom. I want to make sure that all the servicemen and women who serve now and who have served our great nation in the past know how truly grateful I am for the gift they have given me.
We sit here on the computers and throw up a fit over a pop star dying ( and again, I am very sorry Micheal is gone ) but where are the same reactions to a solider giving his life for us? Independence Day is more than a day to gorge on BBQ or a time to play baseball and watch Fireworks, it is a day to recall that we here in the US have been enjoying freedoms beyond compare from the rest of the world. It is a day to reflect on the countless lives given to keep the Constitution alive, it is a day to say thank you in your hearts. How totally wondrous it is that we live in a land where we can scream and shout to the heavens our discontent without fearing some Militant group hitting us with sticks or shooting us in the heart? How beautiful it is that when we do not like what we are getting via government, we can VOTE ! These things aint free people, they have a cost a very very high cost. And that cost is being paid every day by your neighbors sons and daughters, by our children, parents, aunts and uncles.

Independence Day should be a reminder that you can not let down your guard about Freedoms, you have to be vigilant that they are not taken away from you. Remember.... 234 years ago a war was waging right here on our soil, and many great people took up the cause to make this the Land of the Free and the home of the brave. Be brave and please, on this awesome day of parties and BBQ's if you see a solider or a Veteran , go to them and say thank you.

Happy Independence Day, may this Nation see another 200 years of being the greatest Nation on the planet.

Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett - What a sad sad day

2009-06-25T18:35:00.000-04:00

Wow.... I am so shocked. Michael Jackson is gone. We sort of expected Farrah would leave us soon, sad as it sill made me I was not shocked. But Michael? I am truly sorry for his entire family, his children and his many many fans. A great musical talent was lost to us today and a great wonderful lady

God Speed Michael, Farrah ~

When being a blogger is destructive.... or how to be the most vile blogger on earth * Perez Hilton *

2009-06-23T12:27:00.001-04:00

Warning right up front.... this post is a bout Perez Hilton, a 'person' I have long felt should be removed from owning and or writing a blog or anything else on the net, if you are his fan or what ever...understand this is MY blog.

1. I learned today that FOX Teen Choice awards is supposedly placing Perez Hilton as a nominee for teen choice awards this year.

2. Perez Hilton has more than one million followers on Twitter and a page rank of 7/10 on Google. WHY?

3. Perez Hilton has a blog that at times ( many times) leaves lewd comments written on photographs of celebrities, even those who one could consider a young person. * see this page link if you dare -http://perezhilton.com/2008-06-23-only-dirty-in-bed * AND http://perezhilton.com/2008-01-03-the-whole-world-saw-my-girly-bits-now

He sat ( how, who???)on the Judges panel for the Miss America Contest and brought down a person who may or may not have deserved the crown not for anything she did wrong but for his own disgusting immoral ( not based on sexual preference mind you, but based on his behavior alone ). He writes the most disgusting things on photographs of young women AND gets away with it. He makes my stomach turn and yet.... he has millions of followers, please someone explain this to me.

I totally recognize the right to free speech unless it is harmful and mean to someone else. I could be the same type of dare I say it.... 'blogger' * OMG I threw up in my mouth just now!* as that POS Perez, I could have taken any number of photographs of his porky ass and thrown it on here, made some mean nasty comments on it ( as you do Perez to everyone else except Zac Efron ) and placed it here. I could have, I really could have. But that only adds to the stupidity.

I want to know what was going through the Miss American Pagents minds when they choose him? What is FOX thinking even considering him to be a nominee. And if I am too old to sign in at the website to even see who the nominees are, why is he fit material for children to read? Where are your heads at parents?? Have you even read his blog? Do you even understand that your children ( those born after 1970 anyway) are being desensitized by his dribble?

Perez Hilton today was seen on national news outlets, crying his peanut sized heart out because he "says" got smacked by Will I AM's Manager ( but in the video on TMZ, it is very unclear as to who punched him! Perez clearly calls Will I AM a f*ing f*ggot ( what?! ) and I am going to say it right now, the Gay Community should be calling for him to have his website brought down. He is a total moron.

Here is the link to the video on TMZ so you can see for yourselves just how stupid this all is -
http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/22/perez-vs-will-i-am-caught-on-tape/?mediaKey=288bf769-1bfe-4a75-a283-084cda29cd9a&isShareURL=true

murphy meadow trail

2009-06-22T19:32:00.001-04:00

murphy meadow trail, originally uploaded by Ilikethenight.

I would just adore walking on that path right now. I know I have been awol for a while, life got hectic for a bit but I am back until the next speedbump tries to take me out. :-)

Summer is here in full force and I do not like the humid weather here in the South east. Back in California it gets hot but not humid and at night if your near the coast you get these wonderful off shore breezes to cool things off. Even up in Sacramento, where it gets pretty blazing at times, at night it cools off so nicely. I recall the way the hay smelled so sweet at night up there.

I have been under some stress lately, stuff I can not change or do anything about. That is a awful place to be, you can do nothing to alter your own reality. Illness sucks, its mental and physical and emotionally trying for the person who has to shoulder all the responsibilities of life and kids and home.

We need more support here in this country, and I am all for a better health care system. Right now you have to be rich to get taken care of, if you are poor your loved ones are going to end up dying of their illness.

Yep, I am a person who gets scared really easy, and I try to run away and hide when ever things get scary like it is now. I want to be on this path instead of having to figure out how to deal with a situation I have no control over and frankly... I am just me, a person not a god or some genius -- I do NOT know what to do. :-(

I am not able to deal, to be the strong person... not anymore.

I will be here each day from now on and maybe even have a few posts about some TV I have been watching when I can.

Hugs to all my friends

Hummingbirds - living Jewels

2009-06-10T20:46:00.002-04:00

June 10th 2009

I really am not a huge fan of Summer time I am more of a fall and winter person. There are a few things that make summer bearable for me, flowers and the way the morning air smells and the birds. I adore birds and I love to feed them. One of my favorite birds to place food out for are the Hummingbirds. I have a pair that will be feeding at my hollyhocks early in the morning and if I forget they are out there they will come and hover in my face as if to tell me to stop bothering them while they are eating! They are such beautiful birds, so colorful and exciting to watch. I also put up hummingbird feeders so that they have extra in case the heat builds up and the flowers wilt.

If you have a garden but have not noticed any of these flying gems, maybe you should consider getting a few hummingbird feeders . They make wonderful gifts for gardeners in the family as well, and if you place one near a window you will have many hours of fun watching these acrobats preform their dance while feeding.You will be helping your garden as well as providing your self with the joy of seeing these beautiful birds because hummingbirds are also pollinators.

Jericho Comic coming in October

2009-06-10T20:43:00.001-04:00

June 10th 2009

This is the news many of the Jericho fans have been waiting to hear :

Dear Fans of Jericho,

We here at Devil's Due Publishing would like to thank you for contacting us
about the upcoming Jericho series. Currently, we are getting ready for the
October release of Jericho #1, and we apologize for the late response. We
appreciate your support and your interest in the comics, and we will reply to
your individual inquiries soon.

Sincerely,

Devil's Due Staff

I would like to thank Gwen of the Operation Phoenix group on Yahoo for this information which was passed along on the JEBS system to us on Tuesday.

Also in the JEBS sytsem message was the following from RedSox:

Operation Phoenix Update

Hello Fellow Rangers

Next week marks the final 29 week run of Jericho on the CW. I hope everyone has a chance to watch. Remember to do your feedback forms this week and next and drop Epix or CBS Paramount (now CBS Television Studios) a note or email.

I know everyone is campaigned and re-runed out but we have one episode left and hopefully enough people will let the folks at CW and CBS know they had a winner but let it get away.

We've just found out that the Jericho comic will be available in October. We are now looking at ways we can co-ordinate our efforts in getting the word out and getting sales of the comic book up as part of our collective goal of getting more Jericho made.

I am asking that we all try to find common ground to work together to help get the Jericho movie made. Ratkeeper has been putting together a yahoo email group, one of the main purposes of which is to make sure that we reach out to include all members of the Jericho Community whether it is Radio Free Jericho, IDMB or UHD Board, JKI, Guardians of Jericho, JNet or the many millions of fans not online or affiliated with any group.

We are planning an East Coast Ranger get together tentatively scheduled for August 2009 in Baltimore, hosted by BeeBull. The California Rangers are getting together for a picnic and a proposed summer get together involving Ratkeeper and others. Mpnice is hoping to have a get together for Ohio Rangers over the summer.

Enjoy the summer, check in on the UHD Board or the group community board you call home, spread the word about Jericho. Most importantly, enjoy the summer with your family and friends, that is the most important thing you can do.

Redsox

So there is now a East Coast Ranger meet planned, which sounds great for those of us who live in the east. And for many of us Baltimore is really close. Please contact either BeeBull or Redsox for more information on that.
I will keep up with any notices of events or projects concerning the comic to come off any of the boards as well as the JEBS system so that all who wish to help out will know who is doing what.

Is buying food in bulk a worth while venture?

2009-06-10T20:08:00.000-04:00

June 10th 2009

I have been buying food in bulk now for some time and I have to say that having what I need on hand all the time is great. You just need to have containers to store the items you buy in bulk so that it does not spoil and if you can make sure that you buy only the items you use on a constant basis. I love having dry milk in bulk because it is cheaper to cook with and lasts twice as long as regular milk. I also purchase rice and other cereals as they are handy to have for various recipes.

At BulkFoodsDirect you will find an amazing assortment of bulk foods to purchase such as dry milk and cereals as well as concentrate Whey Protein which I know many people use on a regular basis. Buying this way saves so much money and time because your not driving to the store every time you need to use the foods. The products at Bulk foods are high quality and come to you direct from the main supplier which is how the costs stay so low. And what you order is delivered to your home so you have no reasons to waste time and gas shopping, making this a great choice for your family. They have some great recipes on the website as well, one I plan to try soon is the recipe for Crispy Peanut Butter Protein Bars. Check this website out and see if you can cut your food costs by buying in bulk.

Thomas Jefferson's vegetable garden

2009-06-10T19:58:00.001-04:00

Thomas Jefferson's vegetable garden, originally uploaded by Val Ann.

Today, with everyone finding themselves in a pinch money wise, growing a veggie garden is an awesome idea and one that has taken off. I saw on the news the other day that people growing gardens for food has jumped over 20% from last year!

I love to grow things, it is a fulfilling feeling to actually be active in your own survival. Growing a garden is not only great for the budget and fun it is a great thing to do as a family. The kids will love being involved and learning about where their food comes from as well as learning about nature itself.

Back in WWII there were Victory gardens that were the most important thing the families had for food and while we are not in that type of event it is still important that we learn to be self sufficient again, to not be dependent on Walmart ( whose fresh fruits and veggies suck anyway, always rotten and over priced ) and to be able to take some pride in the idea that we are doing for ourselves.

I was not able to start a garden this year for veggies as we have far too many cats and wildlife that stray onto my land but I do have dreams of lovely raised beds all over my property and next year it will come to fruition. I will be raising pumpkins for selling at Halloween time ( they cost over $4 at the store! ) and corn and cucumbers and tomatos, everything I can grow in my area I will.

I hope you and your family try growing a garden. It is easy, fun and worth it in the long run. Great exercise too!

In need of Dental Assistance?

2009-06-10T11:47:00.001-04:00

June 10th 2009
Wednesday

If you live in Katy Texas or near by and are in need of Dental work why not check out Welch Dental Group. They provide excellent quality dental work regardless of insurance which today is something to grab onto as well all know. Not having Dental or medical insurance can be a really hard thing to deal with especially when a medical or dental emergency crops up. Welch Dental Group will give you a beautiful smile and that inturn will give you great confidence as well as protect your health. Did you know that dental problems can lead to heart disease and other terrible illnesses? If you have dental problems please do not wait, go to Dentist Katy Texas
and make a appointment, you can even do so via their website!

Happy Wednesday

2009-06-10T11:37:00.002-04:00

abstract, originally uploaded by ginnerobot.

June 10th 2009

Wednesday

You know what... I have a terrible secret. I am watching reality tv and having a good time! I have been watching I am a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. And I love that they are all playing for Charities, makes it a worth while pastime.

Those Baldwin boys rock, Daniel is funny as hell, and Stephen well, he is the cutie of the bunch. I am very glad to see that Heidi and Spencer are gone gone gone. Those two bugged me no end, Heidi not as much as Spencer. He was pissing me off with the way he acted, that to me, was a fake Christian play he was putting on. Imagine going on a fast in the jungle when you are all ready pretty much fasting anyway! I do hope Heidi is doing better now tho.

Tonight we are going to see someone new joining the group and we get to see who was picked to be booted. I hope for all that it is Janice, if she spits one more time I will hurl I swear. My biggest pet peeve is spitting, and for crying out loud Janice act like a freaking lady and get off your ass and help out! So that is what I am watching tonight, what about you?

Today is a day for work, I have writing to do , and yuck... yard work as well. So far no storms that I know of and the temps are only in the low 70's so it is just the humidity I will be battling today. I have some lilies I need to move, even though I know it is a bit too early to I need to get them so they do not starve each other out. My peaches are doing really well, getting larger each day. I bet they will be ready to eat come the 4th of July. The plums are not doing as well and I fear I wont get a crop at all this year.

Scrubs Magazine ~ A Great magazine for all woman no matter their profession

2009-06-06T18:41:00.001-04:00

Scrubs is an online magazine geared towards Nurses and Nurses Aids but it is also very good for the layman to read. There are some really good articles, such as the article about a Nurse named Susan who began her journey at 355 pounds and has lost 100 pounds since last May by using the Take Shape For Life Program that is a medically supervised program and involves the help of a local nutrition center. Her article outlines safe, smart weight loss in a easy to follow program that will help so many of us who are over weight, not just nurses.

If you want to read that article, just click on this link "She Started at 355 Pounds".
I also liked the Waking Up Younger article, which is about how regular sleep habits help not only your health but also you emotions and mind. This magazine is timely and informative for everyone not just nurses. They even have articles about beauty, such as the article Makeup that Holds Up which has some great pointers on how to keep your makeup looking fresh even after a long shift on your feet, something all of us ladies can use no matter what our profession.

Saturday , a day to relax

2009-06-06T17:53:00.000-04:00

Or it should be right? Instead we spend our day runnign around like chickens with our heads cut off, doing the errands and sitting in traffic with drivers who have NO business being on the highway. For what it is worth, when merging onto the highway... MERGE already for crying outloud!

And NO... merging is not done at 45 miles an hour, on I/75 we do 75.

Okay end of how to drive lecture. Weather was really nice, lots of sun and a bit warm but hey it is summer after all so I can not complain can I?

I really wish we could be spending time on the Lake, the kids love to swim and boat. I miss our boat.

I finished another bracelet , in whites and pinks and silver. I like it very much and that is surprising as I am not a girly girl. I really would love to know what YOU all think though, so if you would not mind please let me know what you think of my beads, what I can ch ange or improve on. I would very much appreciate the constructive feedback.

As for TV tonight, Harper's Island is on of course and I missed some of last weeks episode. I will catch up while I eat dinner and then watch the show and blog it aftewards.

What is the difference between a Windows Web Hosting Service and Linux Service?

2009-06-05T14:11:00.001-04:00

So far, since I began using Windows Vista I have had far less problems that I had originally thought I would and now I am wondering if it is time to finally switch over from Linux Hosting to Windows. I am not sure what the difference is if any and since I am thinking of making my Bead website more prominent and with it's own domain I think it may be time to learn. The trick it to find out who has the quality hosting service and if you are a savvy web person you will find a place that does all the detective work for you and gives you a one stop shop of compared hosting companies. This is where WebhostingGeeks.com comes in. They have a new company ( well, new to me as I have not heard of them before ) that offers the best vps hosting,and who has been certified by CNET making them a company I wanted to know more about. I checked and they do offer good values. I also found a great article for this, The Pros and Cons of Web Hosting Platforms which will help me and anyone else who is confused to better understand what the difference is. If you are in the same situation I really suggest this company as they have helped me to learn so much..

TGIF and other oddities

2009-06-05T12:44:00.001-04:00

Hiking a trail in Big Sur, CA, originally uploaded by hkkid98.

Well, there is something to be said for Fridays after all :-)

I saw this photo and it fit what I was feeling today, and you all know how much I love home and miss it so its all good, but my feelings are not what they usually are when I see a photo of my Redwoods.

Today I am more reflective of some things going on inside of me. There is a lady who preaches on TV, Joyce Meyer and I love to listen to her when she has her meetings on TV. Not only for the Word but for the grounding effect she has on me. NO BS there at all, she cuts right to the thick of things and today after a few weeks of self imposed hell , she got to my icky parts. She does a bit that is a robot saying what about me, what about me, what about me. That is something we all as human beings naturally go through myself probably far more than others. And I wont feel guilty about it anymore, because I am an imperfect human being and if I were perfect I would not be here writing to anyone, right? Another point she is fond of making is many of us ( ME ) are going around the same mountain, time and time and time again, just as the Israelite's went on a journey that should have only taken 11 days and instead lasted for 40 years. I think God likes the number 40, as I at 46 seem to be on a never ending trip around the same mountain but I intend on getting over this trip. I am learning, slowly yes, but learning none the less each day.
I realize and always have intellectually that this whole thing called life is not about me, but have not been able to get out of the pity party I have been throwing myself for years until today when Joyce finally said for the millionth time in my hearing, " its about everyone else, God will take care of you!".

I want to be perfect, but will not attain that in this life, but if I remain strong in doing what I know God has asked me to do, if I remain strong in trying to attain the perfect goals of Jesus then I am doing good. I wont feel guilty anymore over what ever sins I have committed, real or imagined. I wont waste one more day not smiling or laughing or being kind and helpful and I will not hold grudges. I need to have forgiveness each day from God so what in the heck would I ever think to withhold it from anyone else?
Now that being said, I also will not be a doormat anymore. When Jesus said t urn the other cheek he did not say, stand still and wait for them to keep hitting you either. I will not be a victim any more and victims come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they call it being an enabler, what ever you all it I am not it anymore.

I have a life to live peoples :-) I hope today brings you all the love, joy and happiness you can possibly ask for, and don't forget to go find someone to say a kind word to, hug or just give friendship to.

Camping Time Again!

2009-06-04T17:36:00.000-04:00

This weekend kicks off the National Trails Day and Free Fishing Event, Saturday and Sunday so get your kids and get the fishing poles ready. 17 has gotten night crawlers the last two nights, really nice fat ones as a matter of fact because of all the rain we had this week. My kids love to fish and be out doors.

I want to get down this summer to Tennessee to camp in Pidgeon Forge. I just love to camp, the food is better, I sleep better and I relax. If you also love to camp and be in the great outdoors you may be looking for a great place to find inexpensive quality out door equipment and I have just the place for you, check out this euipment from Maxpedition. If you love to camp, fish or hunt then Maxpedition has all you will want at affordable prices.

What is on TV Tonight - Season 3 Premier Burn Notice

2009-06-04T17:15:00.001-04:00

Wow, thank god for Summer time, I get to start catching up on shows I had no time for when they were originally on. For instance, Burn Notice... love it ! Its witty ( has a few of my fav actors) and so different from your normal cop type shows. Another show I really love when I am up at 4 am is Without a Trace.

So tonight is a brand new Burn Notice on USA and I will be watching it, tonight is the season 3 opener. I can not recall the last time ( besides Jericho and Dollhouse ) that I have been able to enjoy a premier of a show I am really into. I think USA, TBS and other channels on cable are getting it right. Burn Notice is @9 pm. And I will never ever not see my show because the cats are playing, how inspiring.

If you have kids ( or if you are a kid) check out Night at the Museum on FX it is really very funny. Show Time, 9m.

I have been busy today, trying to get my work out of the way so I can make a nice dinner and for once eat and enjoy it. It has been sort of rainy here but no storms which is nice. I think my peaches are showing some signs of distress with all this rain so I hope we will dry out now.
The kids are freaking beyond happy about school being out, although for the older kids we will still be working on science and math. Testing is coming up this fall for graduation.... study is the order of the day.

I also finished not one, not two but THREE sets of earrings and bracelets with one more on the way. The one I am working on now is in pinks and creams with pink crystals and 6 mm Rose Quartz gemstones in the center. The gemstone is also called the Love Stone.... I am not so sure about that but it is working up really delicate and pretty. 18 is a pink aholic and plans on stealing this one from me when I am done :-p

Time to think of Graduation and Fathers Day Gifts

2009-06-03T22:56:00.001-04:00

June 3rd 2009
Wednesday

As my children near their graduation days, I am thinking about what to get for graduation gifts. I know what the older kids want, but my middle son is a watch fanatic and I know he loved Fossil watches. There is a great Fossil watch I think he would flip for, the FS4157 Mens Stainless Steel Chronograph.

Nice isn't it? This is my boys style, and will stand up to his brutal usage. He loves to be outside, hiking and getting into nature so this will not be a watch I have to worry over being broken. I have been through so many watches with my kids, and I learned that the only way to keep the watch from breaking down a month after I get it is to buy quality. This particular watch has an 11 year Manufacturers warranty which means I will not have any issues getting it repaired should the need arise. And Fossil watches are all the rage for kids in his age bracket too.

I was looking for a watch for my Dad for fathers day and found a really nice Citizen Eco Drive
Perpetual Calendar that even has free shipping. I know my dad has ver sedate taste and this will really go well with his suits that he wears for work.

Pacific Night Fog (in color)

2009-06-03T22:43:00.001-04:00

Pacific Night Fog (in color), originally uploaded by MattGranz.

Wow, that fog looks so fantastic :-) I really really miss seeing that. So today was a good day, had a good deal of work to do that was for the very first time enjoyable! I have a new job, one that I am thrilled to have and really love doing already.

Our weather has been icky, storms all day and some severe. Kind of like some peoples moods today :-p but since I have been there more than a few hundred billion times myself I will over look that.

Did you know that Walmart central office controls the heat and air in each store across the country? I was shopping in our local store today for groceries and it was so bloody hot I almost passed out more than a few times. The home office needs to understand that when we get these storms here in Kentucky it becomes so humid, you could cut the air with a knife. That store needs more air flowing if it wants to keep customers in shopping longer.

I am pleased to report that my peaches and plums are still doing well. The storms have knocked alot off the trees but the crop will still be wonderful come the 4th of July. The Santa Rosa Plum is a fantastic tree to get, self pollinates in case you are thinking of getting a plum tree. The taste of the fruit is fantastic.

Well, I can not believe that I am still awake. I was up at 4 am for the second day in a row. I had hoped these types of sleepless nights would have been over with for me.

I will see you all tomorrow, hopefully with a good post on some TV stuff.

nite all
;-p

What is on TV Tonight - Man vs Wild with Will Ferrell

2009-06-02T20:01:00.000-04:00

Not a huge fan of Man vs Wild normally, but when ever I see Will Ferrell stretching out into the unknown I feel compelled to watch. 10 pm on Discovery Channel. I so can not wait for Land of the Lost to come out, watched the marathon last week and while the fun of it sort of wore off due to my being a staid adult who lost her funny bone it was cool to show it to my kids ( who by the way had a great time making fun of my cool stuff, and all I could say over and over was " but it was the 70's and that was tech at it's best!"

AMC has both Ghostbusters on tonight, I loved Ghostbusters, not so sweet on II. I can not believe it has been 20 years for II, my word. I recall taking my kids to see it in the theaters and they had a great time. Time flies, fun being had or not.

This has to be a short post tonight due to Storms in the area, we are sure having a lot of storms it seems for this time of year.

Be well friends, until next we meet.

Do you know how much a baby costs to raise?

2009-06-01T17:52:00.002-04:00

June 1st 2009
Monday

I think I was lucky being a mom so early in my life. I am 46 now and most of my children were all out of diapers and formula by the time I was in my third year of college at age 38. Diapres and formula are the two largest costs a parent will face with a child. Back when I was buying formula for my last baby it was approximately $12.00 a can. Now I did try breast feeding, and frankly my babies were happier when I did however it just did not fit my schedule and I was not very comfortable as well. I do agree, mothers breast milk is by far the best choice for the child. It has the exact right nutrients needed for baby. But if you can not breast feed then there are formulas that are equal to breast milk.

Sadly, today the price of Formula has skyrocketed from what I saw when I went to this Baby Formula Savings Calculator... Enfamil, the type of formula I used is now $25.00! You know how many cans you will need each week for a child? So you are looking at $50 or more dollars a week, on top of the diapers and wipes and all the other things you will need. That is nuts. Did you know that you can save over $683 a year if you choose to buy store brand formula over the major name brands? And the formula is exactly the same. That is a $58 a month savings!

If you want to see what you can save, check out the formula calculator at Parent's Choice Infant Formula
you will be surprised by what you see but you will be able to make a good decision that will end up saving you money and not taking anything away from baby.