Saturday chores...

Just about every leaf you see in this photo is now either on the ground or is brown and barely hanging on. Dick got out the blower (not the super sucker) and got the driveway and back deck cleared off, thank you very much!
And really good news: Dick, Brian and Jason got the mower *unstuck* yesterday! Woohoo...and only one slightly smashed finger in the casualty department. So Dick is off mowing today, and I am doing a few household chores. BORING.

When I was a kid, my chore on Saturday was to polish the furniture and polish shoes. I thought about this as I was applying black polish to my black leather clogs a few minutes ago. And of course every day stuff had to be done: help with cooking, washing dishes (no dishwasher back in those days), drying dishes (my older brother and I took turns washing/drying). Our three younger sisters weren't much help at that time. And a room of my very own? Not until said older brother married and moved out did I get one. And we only had one bathroom for this family of seven, and three bedrooms. Kids today have it made...But they don't think so.

But, even though we had only ONE bathroom, it was indoors, and we had electricity and running water. I guess we were pretty blessed after all, although it didn't always seem so at the time!

It helps to keep things in perspective...and I do. So I am thankful for the gas dryer that is about to receive Dick's now clean work clothes. And for the furniture that is about to be relieved of its protective dust covering...under this solid house roof...as I pray for the safety of our troops, who often sleep outdoors under the stars or sun overhead...and often on an empty stomach.

Just some Saturday random thoughts. Count your blessings, y'all!

Friday, wearing red!

This big bush that is just up the road from us is now almost bare of leaves. Sigh. Plus, we had frost this morning, so winter is seriously around the corner now. And the leaves are dropping fast.
Dick thought that mowing would one of our biggest headaches at our RV park, but he has learned over the years that the leaves are a much bigger problem. And they don't all fall at the same time either, so he has bought a super sucker that sucks them up after they have been sort of piled up here and there. Of course it has to be done over and over. Hmm, that sounds a lot like housework, except that goes on year round and is never ending!

Do I hear a big AMEN from you gals?

I'm wearing RED in support of our troops and I hope you are too! They especially need it right now. My heart goes out to all those affected by the Ft. Hood massacre.

So now I am off to finish laundry, chase a little dust around, and straighten up after two wee boys, who were here yesterday. Count your blessings!!!

Thursday thought...

* We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty; and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colors; but they all have to live in the same box.

Make peace with all the different colors today in your little corner of the world. Life is good!

Happy birthday, Empress Bee of the High Sea!

If you know the Empress Bee, you know that she LOVES cake! Especially Carnival Cruise Line cakes...and she loves cruising...
If you know Empress Bee, you also know that she doesn't like to celebrate her birthday. Tough patooties. All your friends love to have fun...so let the celebration begin!

Here is an un-birthday cake for all her peeps to enjoy. Stop over at Bee's blog and leave her a little love...and save a little cake for her, OK? Empress, we love ya bunches 'n bunches...get used to it!

Redneck intelligence...

The Pentagon announced TODAY the formation of a new 500-man elite fighting unit called the United States Redneck Special Forces (USRSF) from East Kentucky. These boys will be dropped off in Afghanistan and have been given only the following facts about terrorists:

1. The season opened today.
2. There is no limit.
3. They taste just like chicken.
4. They don't like beer, pickups, country music or Jesus.
5. They are directly responsible for the death of Dale Earnhardt.

The Pentagon expects the problem in Afghanistan to be over by Friday.

Now that you have a big smile on your face, share it with someone and enjoy your Tuesday! Life is good!!!

Blog award...

Thank you, Haley, for nominating me!

The rules are this: I need to pass this award on to five people, post on their blog to let them know I left this award, and then I need to answer a list of questions in ONE word. Fun!

But first (isn't there always a 'but first'?). I am absolutely, positively AWFUL about asking folks to fill things out, pass them on etc. Plus, I enjoy so many 'Over The Top' blogs that it would be difficult to pick five, and not hurt any feelings for the rest of my peeps, so I am breaking the rule. I flunk. Right off the bat. But I will answer the questions, and anyone who wants to play along is welcome to play. How's that? And I'll list some of my faves at the bottom of the post who richly deserve this award.

1. Where is your cell phone? purse
2. Your hair? shaggy
3. Your mother? heaven
4. Your father? hopefullyheaven
5. Your favorite food? Italian
6. Your dream last night? none
7. Your favorite drink? tea
8. Your dream/goal? greatgranchildren
9. What room are you in? homeoffice
10. Your hobby? scrapbooking (Duh!)
11. Your fear? tragedy
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? here
13. Where were you last night? home
14. Something that you aren't? unhappy
15. Muffins? Yum!
16. Wish list item? CraftCuttingSystem How's that for one word, stealing from Haley)
17. Where did you grow up? SouthGeorgia
18. Last thing you did? ate
19. What are you wearing? pjs
20. Your TV? HGTV
21. Your Pets? snoozing
22. Friends? lots
23. Your life? BUSY
24. Your mood? content
25. Missing Someone? Bee&Sarge
26. vehicle? silver
27. Something you're not wearing? makeup
28. Your favorite store? Marshall's
29. Your favorite color? green
30. When was the last time you laughed? yesterday
31. Last time you cried? recently
32. Your best friend? daughters
33. One place that I go to over and over? homeoffice
34. Facebook? yes
35. Favorite place to eat? out

Now I have to (should) pass this on to 5 people - so these are my suggestions, other than Haley,
because these are the blogs I visit every day (unless I am on a cruise ship and am paying by the minute!)...participate, you wonderful peeps...or not:

Bee
Sarge
Lois
Barb
Sandee
Linda

So I listed six. I can't follow directions. All of these blogs deserve the OVER THE TOP award! Have fun visiting...

Life is good. Happy Monday, y'all!

If it is Sunday, it is church day...

A kindergarten teacher gave her class a "show and tell" assignment. Each student was instructed to bring in an object to share with the class that represented their religion. The first student got up in front of the class and said, "My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish and this is a Star of David."

The second student got up in front of the class and said, "My name is Mary. I'm a Catholic and this is a Rosary."

The third student got in up front of the class and said, "My name is Tommy. I am Baptist, and this is a casserole."

~~Well, I am not Baptist, so I am not taking a casserole today for the dinner after church. I am taking lemon cake!

Be sure to give someone a big smile today. You might even throw in a hug. Brotherly love, right?

Happy All Soul's Day...consider it a blessing if you have not lost a loved one this past year. Life is good!