We bought the wrong mattress.  In April I wrote about buying a mattress.  We came home with a latex mattress hearing only good things about them and decided to give it a try.  The, now we know, new employee seemed to lead us in that direction saying we would be covered by a comfort exchange if we didn't like it.  So we bought it.  Well I didn't think we'd have a problem.   We've slept all over the country in many motels over the years with very littl...

We always check our CC statements making sure all is proper before we make a payment as I'm sure most do. Well we just recieved our latest CC bill in the mail with a questionable charge.  It was only for a bit over $5.00 so we almost didn't bother but decided to call anyhow because it just didn't make sense.   It wasn't like any charge we would have made. On the statement it said we purchased something from "imagesparadise.com."  So we called today and found out...

I've been mulling over whether or not to go back to school when I'm finished my current studies.  I'm thinking about being a teacher.  It's not something brand new for me but something I enjoy doing and have thought of for a while.  When I was much younger I gave it some thought but opted instead for marriage and children.  While I enjoy teaching and have had some experience over the years and lately these last few years in small groups I have no desire to t...

Is this a case of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing?  Is this just another public school fiasco?  They wonder why parents want to homeschool?  Good grief.  The latest news out of California is that the Teacher's Association filed a brief against homeschooling families.  They argued to the court that parents should have no right over the education of their children.  They are trying to force all the children back into the public school system....

Things are getting out of control every which way in our world.  Don't you feel that?  The kids are going crazy.  The storms are wrecking havoc all over our land with news again today of another state being declared a state of emegency.  The food, gas and oil prices continue to increase and now the utilitiy companies are starting to announce higher electric bills are on the horizon.  This is just the beginning.  It just seems physically, emotionally, globally, re...

Have you ever seen those bumper stickers that say: "My Chld is an Honor Student  at (insert name of school)?"  Perhaps you've had one on your car?  Is that bragging or boasting?  Or is that just giving a child a pat on the back for a job well done?   Is there anything wrong with that?  There are too many kids out there messing around, getting in trouble and not being very good examples out there.  They seem to get plenty of attention don't th...

Everyday my friend HC sends me a devotion from Henry Blackaby which I look forward to each morning.  Today this one got me to thinking. Well they all do but I've been thinking on this subject for a while.  It's about fearing  God. It's true we don't have a fear of God like we did when I was younger.  We've been discussing on Lula's thread about taking God out of schools.  With that the healthy fear of God and reverence we once had as a nation of believe...

I'll be heading to Ohio in a few weeks staying with my son and daughter in law as they await the birth of their second child.  I'll have the honor of being able to spoil....ummmmm I mean take care of little Ethan when my d-i-l goes into the hospital.  It was nice seeing all three of them at the wedding and not so hard saying good-bye knowing I'd be at their doorstep in a few short weeks.  I've been doing some traveling lately.  Less than a month ago I was in Lynchburg, the...

I am SO glad my kids are grown now.  But I do worry about my granchildren.  I remember being nervous big time when I first sent my young son(s) into the men's room for the first time.  I practically had my nose in the door waiting for them to come out listening for anything out of the ordinary.  Now we should worry  just as much about sending our daughters into the ladies' rooms.  Have you heard the latest?  The Govenor of CO, Bill Ritter,  just...

Well I got to see a first yesterday and it was pretty cool.  Let me tell ya.  I was all excited.  As you get older, it's  exciting to have these "first" experiences isn't it?    We heard the shuttle was to be launched at 5 pm yesterday and knew we had a great vantage point afforded us right here in our new neighborhood so we decided to take advantage. About ten minutes to five we got in the golf cart and headed up the hill nearby.  We were ...

It was a nice wedding with some touching moments but one that didn't get away with no hitches.  In fact there were a few glitches but nothing earth shattering although  one event came close to ruining the honeymoon. Some of the more poignant moments would have to include Ethan as the ring bearer.  He came close to stealing the show when he came down the aisle in his 2T Tux holding his daddy's hand.  We held our breath knowing what this 19 month old was capable of.&...

Anyone who knows me knows I'm a big believer in prayer.  I just wish I were better at it. I mean I love God and I love to pray to him, but I wish I took more time than I do.  I know the benefits and the results of prayer as I've been on the receiving end to answered prayer many times in my life; some of it quite amazing but I guess it's like Paul said; "I do the things I don't want to do and I don't do the things I want to do.  Prayer is a hard discipline especially when ...

I'll be leaving shortly for Wisconsin.  My son David is getting married to Aly.  They both just graduated two weeks ago majoring in communications.  This would be considered a  perfect college Romance ending in a fairy tale wedding.  In fact, she will be dancing with her dad to the song, Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman which is on the radio at least 10 times a day right now. I sent a CD of the song I picked out for David and I when we have the mo...

A senior meteorologist with AccuWeather.com has posted an open letter to the 2008 presidential candidates challenging them to conduct an honest debate over climate change.      In his open letter to the presidential candidates, meteorologist Joe Bastardi challenges whoever is elected in November to get five top scientists from both sides of the climate change issue "in front of you in the Oval Office and let them argue it out." He goes on to say that the press should not be...

I hugged a painter today.  Let me explain. We have a warranty department here and for the first year of owning our home we call this department when we have issues with our homes.   And they set us up with the proper help.  Usually within two days we'll get a phone call for them to come out.  I've had them over for various small issues and have been pleased with the results. Last week I had the pressure washer guy wash my home and he noticed quite a bit of paint...