This evening news has reports of another tropical storm brewing in the Gulf moving at 2 mph with winds currently at 45mph. This is tropical storm LEE and it looks early on New Orleans could feel the crunch should it develop into a hurricane by sometimes on Sunday. It's just too early to tell at this hour but we can expect lots of rainfall they say.
They stated the President is suppose to visit New Jersey and Vermont on Sunday to see the damage done there last week. Well this is the season fo
It has been said in many articles I have read that an estimate 750,000 strokes happens in the US alone each year. That being the case and true to form then many men, women and some children will face paralysis and a big setback in life as they know it to be in a two handed/two legged world. Some will have to use canes, walkers and wheelchairs to still be mobile as much as possible. Perhaps within the next few years being handicap will sorta be the norm for many people not just in the US but all
We have to ask ourselves what is left after Irene, the hurricane or tropical storm? Thank God it never got to be category 2 or 3 with winds 130mph and more. The damage it done is a lasting sight and the effect will be with those states and the people for the rest of their lives.
Most of the people that witness this storm don't remember earlier storms in 1927 or 1938 in their states. It could be many years again before something like this hit the same areas again. Vermont seems to have gotten
Some of you may be aware that high school football is a big thing among parents, grand parents and college scouts and coaches all across the State and beyond. It came in this season with a stern warning for grand parents to beware of the high temperatures of 100 degrees and above. We have been having many heat strokes and dehydration from not drinking enough water. At night it's still just shy of 100 degrees and no rain any where in the forecast.
I think I'll just have to catch what I can in
Well, on the spur of a moment I am making another short trip on Sunday morning with my wife. She has to attend to some business matters concerning her mom who passed last year! I suppose we will in one way or another have the job of caring for our parents for many years of our lives once we are grown up ourselves. Even after they pass!
We either care for them health wise in their homes or our homes or a nursing home facility. One thing for sure if we live as long as most of them our kids wil
Well it appears that the current president is on the campaign trail early. There are a few others who are aspiring to become president of the USA. I suppose with jobs or anyone knowing how to get jobs back from overseas and add more jobs in the USA, it may be tough for all candidates running for president next year.
We just had the finance crisis which down graded the credit rating from AAA to AA+! Well so far my mortgage rate remains the same and my car payments too. I was under the impress
This past week I read so many post and blogs where the couple, be them married or not, show their love for each other in this time of need when one of them is in sickness or not so good health! I call that living up to the vows or the love they have acquired for each other over the years.
Just a few years ago it seemed like if one partner had a stroke the other one was ready to call it quits and walk away from the relationship like it was nothing at all. Now I really enjoy reading the board
IT'S VERY HOT IN TEXAS! We are experiencing record for most days in a row and the number of total days over 100 degrees for the year. Today is 43 days in a row, a new record for temps over 100 degrees in my city. The next record sure to be broken is 63 days over a 100 degrees for the year!
IT'S HARD TO SENSE THOSE KINDS OF TEMPS, but living in Texas it's easy to see. I suppose it's like living in Hell, I'm told that's a very hot place and I hope never to confirm or find out, for me it's hear
The last two weeks I can't seem to remember nothing. My wife took the Defensive Driving Course to get reduction points on our insurance premium. Now for the life of me I can't find/locate the insurance copy she gave me. Now my insurance is asking for their copy to lower my auto insurance a few more dollars. Every little bit counts you know!
So I did this little poem to remind myself I had a stroke 8 years ago and my brain was severely affected enough that I may never be the same in the mind!
I'm sure people all over the world knows Texas is hot and there is no let up in sight. The forecasters are predicting we will break the record of 63 day of the triple digit heat which hasn't happened since 1980. Of the 45 days (today) we have 34 in a row. All of July (31) days were in a row. I like hot weather climates apposed to cold weather places like Alaska or states on the east coast around New York.
I think 14 years total being stationed in different cities in Germany was enough for me
Well, the debt deal is signed in Congress I think but still has to pass the Senate I think. I got so lost in this whole affair because it would have affected me greatly in my retirement, disability and Medicare for years to come and many generations after me and my kiddos.
Any way I was glad to see the congress woman who was shot in Phoenix this past January make an appearance in the room greeted by her fellow congress men and women. I suppose now we wait as a strong super power nation and s
I'm looking at this issue as a private tax paying citizen in the lower income bracket and retired. That is enough to lose sleep when you just don't know if you wake up one morning and you owe more on your mortgage and automobile payments than you can afford on fixed incomes!
The scary part I imagine for many of us is the congress and senate members being so far apart in what should be done. We know 2 August is the deadline we have to make a decision about this issue. That's less than a week
You ever noticed how humans act like animals at times and in certain situations almost daily??? It's very true if you haven't given it a thought. Most amazing is how animals act so much like humans in so many instances. Could that be why we love them so much and in certain crisis we refuse to leave them behind?? Human lives have been lost with their decisions to remain with the animals doing the Katrina hurricane 6 years ago and when the flood gates were opened to let water out of the Mississipp
Here's a Plan...Vacation year around...I love it and can afford it for once!
About 2 years ago my wife and I were on a cruise through the western Mediterranean aboard a Princess ship. At dinner we noticed an elderly lady sitting alone along the rail of the grand stairway in the main dining room. I also noticed that all the staff, ships officers, waiters, busboys, etc., all seemed very familiar with this lady. I asked our waiter who the lady was, expecting to be told she owned the line, but h
Housecleaning Hints...all care givers and able survivors needs to know this!
-- Windows: Layers of dirty film on windows and screens provide a helpful filter against harmful and aging rays from the sun. Call it an SPF factor of 15 and leave it alone.
-- Cobwebs: Artfully draped over lampshades reduce the glare from the bulb,thereby creating a romantic atmosphere. If someone points out that the light fixtures need dusting, simply look confused and exclaim "What? And spoil the mood?" (Or
Who wrote the song "Precious Lord"?
I was very surprised to find out who it was.
THE BIRTH OF THE HYMN "PRECIOUS LORD"
THE AUTHOR /COMPOSER WROTE:
Back in 1932, I was a fairly new husband. My wife, Nettie and I were living in a little apartment on Chicago 's south side. One hot August afternoon I had to go to St.. Louis where I was to be the featured soloist at a large revival meeting. I didn't want to go; Nettie was in the last month of pregnancy with our first child, but a lot of people
Today the last flight of NASA space program lifted off in Florida with over a million people looking on to a history ending! It seem like the first flight back in 1969 that landed a man on the moon was not long ago but it's been over 40 years. We had lost of lives as with all ventures not just into space but it was the same when airplane flights got started so many years ago.
Today we have airplanes that can carry over 500 people in comfort and soon to be space flights that will carry paying
Well, I don't know how anyone with a TV in the home or work place could have missed the broadcasting of this trial! That being said, "it's over" except for any appeal which has to be done in the next 30 days or any appeal after that time will be forfeited.
The big thing about trials are the guilt has to be proven beyond any doubt by the state prosecution and that wasn't done. There were lots of theory and circumstances however you can't convict a person on that at any time, it has to be pro
Thought I would attempt to cheer some of you up. I read where tears are running rampart, hearts are heavy and the days and weeks are making you feel so down. Lay your burdens down give them to God he won't put more on you than you can carry. Brighter days and weeks are just ahead! :big_grin: Nothing last forever especially hard times! :Clap-Hands: :roflmao:
This guy is sitting at home alone when he hears a knock on the front door. There are two sheriff's deputies there so he asks if ther
Unbelievable! Two days before the 4th Of July, I get this disturbing email from my Army retired buddies informing me of a decision the VA has made concerning Funerals of soldiers killed in action! Just yesterday three more soldiers from Fort Hood died in Afghanistan! Now, their families can't hear the word God at their funerals. THIS IS UNBELIEVEABLE IN AMERICA!
VA Bans Mention of God at Funerals for Vets
"The hostile and discriminatory actions by the Veterans Affairs officials in Housto
This is a big celebration for many people in America and some will be traveling to Grandma's house with the kids before they must return to school next month! As usual there will be fireworks, displays, BBQ parties on the beaches, in the back yards and just enjoying the Monday off with family and friends.
Many will be traveling by car, others by airplanes and even by buses. I prefer not to be on the highway during this time...Too many drunk drivers out there on the roads! In my opinion it's
Well members, we have made it to the last day of June 2011. A few things got better, gas prices for one, the days are longer more daylight so the electric bill should drop. I try to stay outside under the trees or take my scooter and go to the stores in their cool buildings. I love the super markets eating the fresh fruits and melons they put out for customers to sample!
I turn my a/c on late evenings after the wife gets home. I don't dare turn it on just for me all day. Sometimes I park my
It seems to be no relief in sight, it's hot and hotter every day. This is day 16 over a 100 and looking at the weather map on TV, 7 more are predicted. Now we got water rationing starting yesterday, no telling how long that order will be in effect. Then the electric companies are asking all residents to cut back on power usage. Use window fans, open the windows and use the ceiling fans in all rooms.
We will probably have those forced power outages to conserve energy use. The city is sitting
It's Free, This is Heaven...
This 85 year old couple, having been married almost 60 years, had died in a car crash. They had been in good health the last ten years mainly mainly due to her interest in health foods and exercise. When they reached the pearly gates, St. Peter took them to their mansion which was decked out with a beautiful kitchen, master bath with jacuzzi.
As they "oohed and aahed" the old man asked Peter how much all this was going to cost! "It's free," St. Peter replied,
It is H O T here in Texas but shoppers are out all over the city in all the stores! I sat in the shade outside a few stores just watching people come and go about their shopping. Some would go in one store, put those bags in the trunk of the car then go in another store!
It's amazing how some can shop for hours. I was in this one area long enough to remember some shoppers who came back to the store to return their items they had purchased earlier! I guess they just shop to be doing something
