If you're having a tough time ... keep your chin up!

These two songs by Rascal Flatts have helped me at a very tough time in my life. The first was sent to me annonymously after I had left all that I knew and was starting a new life 1200 miles from family and friends. And the second really helped me climb out the very low place I was in instead of sinking even deeper. Listen with your heart and hope they help as much as they did for me.

Focus on the future ...

Sometimes we wish we could change the past ... and we all have done

 the shoulda woulda coulda once or twice   

Our past is what brings us to the present and makes us who we are.

So it is our future we should focus on ... not our past to regret.

I just wish life was as easy as cute sayings friends post on Facebook, although my brain

does appreciate the occasional snack (food for thought)  

Don't waste time when there is a sunset to be sitting under ...

Definition of a boy ...

Home Remedies

AMAZING, SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES:

1. Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold the vegetables while you chop.

2. Avoid arguments with females about lifting the toilet seat by using the sink.

3. For high blood pressure sufferers - simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure on your veins. Remember to use a timer.

4. A mouse trap placed on top of your alarm clock will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. 

5. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives. Then you'll be afraid to cough.

6. You need only two tools in life: WD-40 & duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

7. If you can't fix it with a  hammer, you've got an electrical problem.


THOUGHT for the day:
Some people are like SLINKIES - not really good for anything... But they bring a smile to your face when they're pushed down the stairs.  
     

Thanks to Mark Parisi/offthemark.com and Thanks for the email, Hema :-)

Let's get ready for stick folks!!!

Got this in an email ... it's cute, and will give you something to do if you're bored.
So, check this website out and have fun ....

http://www.drawastickman.com/

Two cheers for moms out there!!!

In the light of kids being taken away from parents and being put in foster care, which isn't much better in some instances ... There are times when moms feel kids try to take advantage of magnifying glass being put on parents these days. A good swat to the behind never harmed me. But I like this mom's solution even better .... (Moms, have your grins ready)

 

 

Don't Mess with Mom
====================

My son came home from school one day,
with a smirk upon his face.
He'd decided he was smart enough,
to put me in my place.

"Guess what I learned in Civics Two,
that's taught by Mr. Wright?
It's all about the laws today,
The "Children's Bill of Rights."

It says I need not clean my room,
don't have to cut my hair.
No one can tell me what to think,
or speak, or what to wear.

I have freedom from religion,
and regardless what you say,
I don't have to bow my head,
and I sure don't have to pray.

I can wear earrings if I want,
and pierce my tongue & nose.
I can read & watch just what I like,
and get tattoos from head to toes.

And if you ever spank me,
I'll charge you with the crime.
I'll back up all my charges,
with the marks on my behind.

Don't you ever touch me,
my body's only for my use,
not for your hugs and kisses,
that's just more child abuse.

Don't preach about your morals,
like your mama did to you.
That's nothing more than mind control,
And it's illegal too!

Mom, I have these children's rights,
so you can't influence me,
or I'll call Children's Services Division,
better known as C.S.D. "

Of course my first instinct was
To toss him out the door
But the chance to teach a lesson
made me think a little more.

I mulled it over carefully,
I couldn't let this go.
A smile crept upon my face,
he's messing with a pro.

The next day I took him shopping
at the local Goodwill Store
I told him, "Pick out all you want,
there's shirts & pants galore.

I've called and checked with C.S.D.,
who said they didn't care
if I bought you K-Mart shoes
instead of those Nike Airs.

And I've canceled that appointment
to take your driver's test.
The C.S.D. is unconcerned
so I'll decide what's best."

I said "No time to stop and eat,
or pick up stuff to munch.
And tomorrow you can start to learn
to make your own sack lunch.

Just save that raging appetite,
and wait 'til dinner time.
We're having liver and onions,
a favorite dish of mine."

He asked "Can I please rent a movie,
To watch on my VCR?"
"Sorry, but I sold your TV,
for new tires on my car.

I also rented out your room,
you'll take the couch instead.
The C.S.D. requires
just a roof above your head.

Your clothing won't be trendy now,
and I'll choose what we eat.
That allowance that you used to get,
will buy me something neat.

I'm selling off your jet ski,
dirt-bike & roller blades.
Check out the "Parent's Bill of Rights,"
It's in effect today!

Hey hot shot, are you crying,
and why are you on your knees?
Are you asking God to help you out,
instead of C.S.D.?"


~Author Unknown~