Many people are cutting wood and getting ready for winter. Remember to practice chain saw safety (see the hyperlink under Safety links on the right).
If you're putting up storm windows or Christmas lights, be sure your ladder is on firm ground (better yet - find some one to hold it for you). Falls are the No. 1 cause of injuries in and around the house.
We turn our clocks back this weekend. This is a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and CO2 Monitors.
Those of you with a fireplace -- when was the last time you had a chimney sweep clean out your chimney? Chimney fires are far too common, do it today!
Have you had the furnace serviced lately? How about the filters -- disposables filters should be changed out monthly.
And remember, Life is what you make it...So MAKE IT GREAT!!!!!!!!!
Friday, November 2, 2007
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Don't forget the Family!!!
Buying Time...
The man came home from work late again, tired and irritated, to find his 5 year old son waiting for him at the door. "Daddy, may I ask you a question?" Yeah, sure, what is it?" replied the man. "Daddy, how much money do you make an hour?" "That's none of your business! What makes you ask such a thing?" the man said angrily. "I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?" pleaded the little boy. "If you must know, I make $20.00 an hour." "Oh," the little boy replied, head bowed. Looking up, he said, "Daddy, may I borrow $10.00 please?" The father was furious. "If the only reason you wanted to know how much money I make is just so you can borrow some to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you're being so selfish. I work long, hard hours everyday and don't have time for such childish games." The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. The man sat down and started to get even madder about the little boy's questioning. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money! After an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think he may have been a little hard on his son. Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $10.00, and he really didn't ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door. "Are you asleep son?" he asked. "No daddy, I'm awake," replied the boy. "I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier," said the man. "It's been a long day and I took my aggravation out on you. Here's that $10.00 you asked for." The little boy sat straight up, beaming. "Oh, thank you daddy!" he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow, he pulled out some more crumpled up bills. The man, seeing that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money then looked up at the man.
"Why did you want more money if you already had some?" the father grumbled. Because I didn't have enough, but now I do," the little boy replied. "Daddy, I have $20.00 now. Can I buy an hour of your time?"
Give the family some time this weekend and have some fun!
The man came home from work late again, tired and irritated, to find his 5 year old son waiting for him at the door. "Daddy, may I ask you a question?" Yeah, sure, what is it?" replied the man. "Daddy, how much money do you make an hour?" "That's none of your business! What makes you ask such a thing?" the man said angrily. "I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?" pleaded the little boy. "If you must know, I make $20.00 an hour." "Oh," the little boy replied, head bowed. Looking up, he said, "Daddy, may I borrow $10.00 please?" The father was furious. "If the only reason you wanted to know how much money I make is just so you can borrow some to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you're being so selfish. I work long, hard hours everyday and don't have time for such childish games." The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door. The man sat down and started to get even madder about the little boy's questioning. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money! After an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think he may have been a little hard on his son. Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $10.00, and he really didn't ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door. "Are you asleep son?" he asked. "No daddy, I'm awake," replied the boy. "I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier," said the man. "It's been a long day and I took my aggravation out on you. Here's that $10.00 you asked for." The little boy sat straight up, beaming. "Oh, thank you daddy!" he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow, he pulled out some more crumpled up bills. The man, seeing that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money then looked up at the man.
"Why did you want more money if you already had some?" the father grumbled. Because I didn't have enough, but now I do," the little boy replied. "Daddy, I have $20.00 now. Can I buy an hour of your time?"
Give the family some time this weekend and have some fun!
What I've Learned In Life...
(I do not know where I got this but it is good!)
I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries whenwe sing "Silent Night." Age 6
I've learned that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. Age 7
I've learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are doing and wave back. Age 9
I've learned that just when I get my room the way I like it,Mom makes me clean it up. Age 13
I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up,you should try cheering someone else up. Age 14
I've learned that although it's hard to admit it,I'm secretly glad my parents are strict with me. Age 15
I've learned that silent company is often more healingthan words of advice. Age 24
I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one of life'sgreat pleasures. Age 26
I've learned that wherever I go, the world’s worst drivershave followed me there. Age 29
I've learned...that if someone says something unkind about me,I must live so that no one will believe it. Age 39
I've learned that there are people who love you dearly but just don'tknow how to show it. Age 41
I've learned that you can make someone's day by simplysending them a little card. Age 44
I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greaterhis need to cast blame on others. Age 46
I've learned that children and grandparents are natural allies. Age 47
I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift myspirits for hours. Age 49
I've learned that motel mattresses are better on the sideaway from the phone. Age 50
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way hehandles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage,and tangled Christmas tree lights. Age 52
I've learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth a medicine cabinet full of pills. Age 52
I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents,you miss them terribly after they die. Age 53
I've learned that making a living is not the same thingas making a life. Age 58
I've learned that if you want to do something positivefor your children, try to improve your marriage. Age 61
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. Age 62
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with acatchers mitt on both hands. You need to be ableto throw something back. Age 64
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you.But if you focus on your family, the needs of others,your work, meeting new people, and doing the verybest you can, happiness will find you. Age 65
I've learned that whenever I decide something with kindness,I usually make the right decision. Age 66
I've learned that everyone can use a prayer. Age 72
I've learned that it pays to believe in miracles. And to tell the truth,I've seen several. Age 73
I've learned that even when I have pains,I don't have to be one. Age 82
I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.People love that human touch-holding hands, a warm hug,or just a friendly pat on the back. Age 85
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. Age 92
I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries whenwe sing "Silent Night." Age 6
I've learned that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. Age 7
I've learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are doing and wave back. Age 9
I've learned that just when I get my room the way I like it,Mom makes me clean it up. Age 13
I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up,you should try cheering someone else up. Age 14
I've learned that although it's hard to admit it,I'm secretly glad my parents are strict with me. Age 15
I've learned that silent company is often more healingthan words of advice. Age 24
I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one of life'sgreat pleasures. Age 26
I've learned that wherever I go, the world’s worst drivershave followed me there. Age 29
I've learned...that if someone says something unkind about me,I must live so that no one will believe it. Age 39
I've learned that there are people who love you dearly but just don'tknow how to show it. Age 41
I've learned that you can make someone's day by simplysending them a little card. Age 44
I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greaterhis need to cast blame on others. Age 46
I've learned that children and grandparents are natural allies. Age 47
I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift myspirits for hours. Age 49
I've learned that motel mattresses are better on the sideaway from the phone. Age 50
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way hehandles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage,and tangled Christmas tree lights. Age 52
I've learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth a medicine cabinet full of pills. Age 52
I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents,you miss them terribly after they die. Age 53
I've learned that making a living is not the same thingas making a life. Age 58
I've learned that if you want to do something positivefor your children, try to improve your marriage. Age 61
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. Age 62
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with acatchers mitt on both hands. You need to be ableto throw something back. Age 64
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you.But if you focus on your family, the needs of others,your work, meeting new people, and doing the verybest you can, happiness will find you. Age 65
I've learned that whenever I decide something with kindness,I usually make the right decision. Age 66
I've learned that everyone can use a prayer. Age 72
I've learned that it pays to believe in miracles. And to tell the truth,I've seen several. Age 73
I've learned that even when I have pains,I don't have to be one. Age 82
I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.People love that human touch-holding hands, a warm hug,or just a friendly pat on the back. Age 85
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. Age 92
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