Archive for the ‘Misc. Thoughts’ Category
Dec
13
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When the Daily Herald called last week offering 5 weeks for $5, I said yes. I hung up the phone and wondered why I did that. I don’t have time to read newspapers.
As the holidays approach, bringing even more craziness into our lives; I find myself yearning for balance more than ever before. One of the discussions that came up more than once over the weekend was your money or your life – you can’t have both these days it seems.
As guilty as I feel, I’ve been burnt out enough to actually sit and accomplish not much of anything. And I’m finding that I really miss sitting down and reading the paper. The real newspaper. Something not on a computer screen.
I used to love my Sunday mornings – sipping coffee and reading the paper. Its as close as I can get to ‘getting away from it all’ for the moment.
And at least when you finish the newspaper, there isn’t another one like when you get sucked into television.
How do you relax and get away from it all?
Dec
03
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So, it’s supposed to snow all weekend – and I was lucky enough to pull Friday night, Saturday and Sunday at the spa. That means I need some good planning!
I ran to the store, got gas, and I threw in a loaf of Banana Bread so I have a decent grab and go breakfast, since I may have some fast shoveling to do. You know its going to be good when the batter is delicious! Tasted like banana cream. Yum!
I love Rebel With a Fork. It saves me so much time! You don’t know hwat you’re missing 
So I’m off to get some weight in the back of the truck, and find the shovel and boots.
You’ll get to stay warm, clean house, cook, bake and all that weekend stuff. I’m jealous! But I don’t have to fight traffic
Just an update on the food safety bill. It appears to be dead for the moment due to a procedural issue. It contained a new tax, and only the house can so that, not the senate. Next session will have all of our newly elected people, so it will hopefully go a lot better. I think we were all pretty clear about removing the B.S. in the last election results, don’t you think?
The Child Nutrition Act did pass yesterday.
Now if they would hurry up and straighten out the tax breaks and unemployment issues. Seems the old cronies are determined to keep tax breaks for thier millionaire friends. Could they for once do the right thing and help the people who NEED it?
Anyway – you have a great weekend. Stay safe and warm!
Nov
09
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Misc. Thoughts How incredible is this? I was sitting out on my patio enjoying the warm sunshine – in November. I even got a little pink.
Of course, there are a million and one things I should have been doing, but sometimes you just have to take that half hour and enjoy something that may not be there tomorrow.
I would say stop and smell the roses, but the roses are all gone…
Don’t let the good things pass you by.
Oct
19
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Misc. Thoughts I was writing a post over at the Rebel With a Fork Blog, and it occured to me that people have become slaves.
People are slaves to anyone who will hire them. They have to be at thier employer’s beck and call, take all the crap, shut up and never dissent for fear of losing the only job they can get.
People are slaves to their cell phones – never able to put them down and ignore them because lord knows, someone always needs something right now.
People are slaves to advertising the media, and big business.
You work around the clock. You grab whatever ‘food’ is available without effort, and you plop yourselves in front of the TV to have your minds filled with whatever the powers that be think we should think.
What started this little rant?
I was writing about Mayor Bloomberg’s latest actions on trying to legislate healthier eating. I pointed out that Europe is far more successful in legislating healthier food standards.
Then I said, “But Europe still holds on to antiquated rituals, like family dinners, freshly prepared meals, tea time, and real vacations. Imagine that.
Can we legislate that? That would be great, wouldn’t it? To live like human beings again?”
What kind of scars do we have from living this workaholic life? Wouldn’t it be nice to live like a civilized human being again?
There has to be something we can do to change things.
Got any ideas?
Oct
05
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Misc. Thoughts Its going to be a great weekend for yard cleanup and windows, and gutters, and…
But it’s also going to be a great weekend to get out and enjoy fall festivals, and lots of great foods made with in season apples and pumpkins – and to enjoy the last days of warm weather.
These festivals and fairs can also help you get some Christmas shopping done too. Be on the lookout for great gifts!
Since you’re a Clean Freak, your house is already clean so you don’t have to worry about that, right?
Remember that getting out and enjoying life is just as important as work. Clear some time in your busy schedule this weekend for fun!
Doctor’s orders…
