First Day Of Advent...

Today is the first day of Advent. Christian's around the world are celebrating the remembrance, the promise and birth of the Christ child...

"Advent, Advent the little light burns,
First one, then two, then three, then four,
Then the Christ child at the door."

-unknown

We are lighting of the first candle, of hope, in remembrance of the anticipation of Christ birth...

Thanksgiving Holiday...

I love the Thanksgiving holiday and I'm just not willing to give it up. This is a great time of year to really zero in on your blessings. I like to look back over the year and see what God has done.
Of course, there are sad things, but there are so many wonderful good things to be thankful for.

Look at the good today and tomorrow, maybe it will help you in the days and years to come. I like the verses written here...

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve;

I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.

I asked for help that I might do greater things;

I was given infirmity that I might do better things.

I asked for riches that I might be happy;

I was given poverty that I might be wise.

I asked for power that I might have the praise of men;

I was given weakness that I might feel the need for God.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life;

I was given life that I might enjoy all things.

I got nothing that I asked for,

but everything I hoped for.

Almost despite myself,my unspoken prayers were answered;

I among women am most richly blessed.
~ author unknown ~

Using Altavist to Search the Web...

I like using altavista to search the net. That was the search engine that I started with. It was used in my first computer class many, many years ago. I still like it. Actually, I use the big 3 plus Altavista. But, Altavista picks up some sites that the other search engines don't. Give it a try today, you might like it too.

Freshly Brewed Coffee...

There is nothing like a freshly brewed cup of coffee. I love coffee and have for a very long time. I started drinking coffee when I started working at 18 yr. of age. I love the smell of a freshly opened can. For drink and flavor enjoyment, there is just nothing compared to a good cup of coffee.

I also like freshly ground coffee beans. I keep my beans frozen and then grind them when I'm ready. I grind coffee when I want a special treat.

Why not join me for a freshly brewed cup of coffee now?

Firefox Web Browsing...

Have you had issues with your Internet Explorer? Lately, it seems like I am having regular issues. I don't know why, but when I'm having troubles, I use Firefox.

It is always a good idea to have two browsers on your computer. When one is not working, you can use the other. Also, if you need to download a driver or patch for Internet Explorer or something else, you can go to the needed website and download.

I hope this was helpful advice for better surfing!

Your cell phones are being made public...

The phone number for the National Do Not Call List for cell phones is 1-888-382-122 or email

It will be very important to sign up if you do not have free incoming calls. I did both ways because I had 4 phones to block. The web site lets you do 3 so it worked out o.k. both ways. I like the email because you get a receipt.

Just something that I wanted to remind you of.

Giving Tribute To Our Veterans...

Remembering, the hero's of America, our Veterans. Thank you for keeping us safe and serving to help give us freedom. We appreciate your sacrifice and honor you this Veteran's Day.

Today, we need to remember our country while we are praying for our servicemen and women. Freedom comes with a price.

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." -II Chronicles 7:13-14

Thank you so much veterans, we really appreciate your sacrifice!

Veteran's Tribute...
All Gave Some, Some Gave All -by Billy Ray Cyrus

Working On It...

Well, I've been looking at my site and trying to decide what I need. I've been so busy this past summer with gardening and other things that my blogging has let down.

I can see that I need to add pictures. I was doing pretty good with pictures up until this past year. I had a computer crash last December and lost a lot of my photo files. Reminder, back it up on an external hard drive, mosey, dvd or memory stick. Do something. I failed to save for about 3-6 mo. and lost a lot. Sorry to say, that has happened to me more than once and I've lost some of my poetry and the things that I write. I have some things on my external hard drive, but I have not worked on my files for almost a year now. Early New Years Resolution, work on it!

So you can see that at least it is on my mind and that is... the first step to working on it!