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Fall in the Carolinas Have you ever looked at October as an ending?  I mean, October is when the leaves start falling off the trees, it starts getting cold and the days get much shorter. I used to think of October as sort of a beginning and ending in the same breath.  Yes, those things I've mentioned do happen but it's also a time for gathering.  We harvest our gardens, clean up in preparation for next year, and get ready for all the holiday festivities. October is also a time for reflection, walks through leaf fallen paths, pumpkin carving, re-connecting with oneself, entering into a world of make believe if only for one night. School has been in session for about a month; here are a couple quizes to get you into the spirit of the month: History Lesson 1. October was considered the eighth month in what calendar?      a. Ancient Roman      b. Ancient Greek      c. Catholic  ...

August is a busy month especially if you're preparing for the new school year.  Be sure to grab the last few days of summer and freedom with a quick trip to the beach, lake or a cookout. August is also a nice time to take advantage of hotel rates towards the end of the month and before the Labor Day holiday. Dirty Little Secrets by Julie Leto Now is also the time to start looking at the fall and winter clothes in the closet to see what gets to stay and what needs to be replaced. Being Anti-Social by Leigh K. Cunningham On the flip side, there is always time to sneak in a book or two.  You've had a great summer getting caught up on a lot of reading and hopefully were introduced to a few new authors or genres. Suitable for Framing by Edna Buchanan What did you read last month and what do you have started for this month? How did you like last month's book selection compared to this month? Tweet this Post P.S., Should you decide to purchase...

One of my neighbors, who was a school teacher, dropped the following off for me last week.  Not really sure where she found this but it does substantiate our earlier conversation of how difficult the English language really is. Think about this:  There are three different ways to spell a word and yet they have the same pronunciation: For, Four, Fore.  Then there is one spelling and two different pronunciations and another spelling (yet pronounced the same as the present tense but means something completely different): Read, Read, Red. Reasons Why English is Hard to Learn! The bandage was wound around the wound . The farm was used to produce produce . The dump was so full it had to refuse some refuse . He could lead if he'd get the lead out. Since there was no time like the present , he thought it was time to present the present . When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes. I did not object to the object . They were too close to the door to close it. The bu...

Source Hi Lord, its me.  We are getting older and things are getting bad here. Gas prices are too high, no jobs, food and heating costs too high. I know some have taken you out of our schools, government and even Christmas, but Lord I'm asking you to come back and re-bless us.   We really need you! There are more of us who want you than those who don't!    Thank You Lord, I love you.   "Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil - it has no point."   This was anothe r wonderful email I received and couldn't resist sharing.  Please keep sending me your thoughts , jokes, qu otes, and of course stop by anytime to just say "hello". Please share me with your friends! Please forward this post to your friends or better yet share on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.  THANKS!  Your comments and help in spreading the news about this site is ALWAYS appreciated!  Be sure to sign up to receive fu...

Today's post comes to us via an email received and I hope you enjoy the s weet stor y as muc h as I did.   A woman was at work when she received a phone call that her small daughter was very sick with a fever.  She left work and stopped by the pharmacy to get some medication.   S he got back to her car and found that she had locked her keys in the car. She didn't know what to do .  S he called home and told the baby sitter what had happened.   The baby sitter told her that the fever was getting worse.  She said : "You might find a coat hanger and use that to open the door." The woman looked around and found an old rusty coat hanger that had been left on the ground, possibly by someone else who at some time had locked their keys in their car.     She looked at the hanger and said : "I don't know how to use this." She bowed her head and asked God to sen...

source Talk about a huge breast! Tying the legs together keeps the inside moist. It's Cool Whip time! If I don't undo my pants, I'll burst! That's one terrific spread! I'm in the mood for a little dark meat. Are you ready for seconds yet? It's a little dry; do you still want to eat it? Just wait your turn; you'll get some! Don't play with your meat. Just spread the legs open and stuff it in. Do you think you'll be able to handle all these people at once? I didn't expect everyone to come at once! You still have a little bit on your chin. How long will it take after you stick it in? You'll know it's ready when it pops up! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! ... And now back to our regularly scheduled posts...   P.S., I received this email from a lovely "Winter Texan" and thought it was too cute not to share. Please share me with your friends! ...

My Hairdryer came with four pages of instructions.  I mean, really.  How difficult is it to plug it in, turn it on and aim at hair?  My comb didn’t come with instructions. I think sometimes we complicate our lives waaaay too much.  For example, I am in love with my coffee press but one of my really good friends was going on and on about her new coffee-in-a-pod maker so of course (wanting to be just like her) I had to go out and buy one. Don’t get me wrong, it is SUPER easy to throw one of those cups in the pod and push brew.  Presto! -- Freshly brewed coffee for one.  I really do enjoy this on the mornings that I have to get up early and don’t really have an extra five minutes to spare. I don’t know but there is something gratifying in pulling frozen coffee beans out and grinding them fresh in the morning.  Then adding them to my coffee press and pouring hot water boiled on the stove.  Wait a couple minutes and a perfect pot of coffee is m...

My health My family is ALWAYS there for me Having wonderful friends Waking up this morning My husband Knowing that I will meet new friends before the end of this week The drink I’m sipping as I type My Internet Connection My Beautiful New Home All the Websites that have helped me decorate my home All the times my mother allowed me to “help her” in the kitchen (even though it probably took at least twice as long to cook) The fact that my husband has a job in a time that so many people are without My passion for life The upbringing and safe environment my parents provided Charitable Organizations that help so many people The endless hours people put in to save the lives of strangers and animals The hand written good morning notes my husband leaves me for no reason except to say thank you or to let me know he is thinking of me Today The rain, sun, wind that all help the plants The four seasons My education, the blessing that I am fortunate enough to read and write ...