My Grownup Christmas List

When I first heard this song... I felt a strong tug at my heart and it continues to pull the strings to my heart, to the point of bringing tears to my eyes. Someone was able to put in to words, what I feel and think,on a daily basis. Those near and dear to me, those that I have never met, those that I never knew existed...

So... here is "My Grownup Christmas List"...

Those that have no home, those that have lost dear ones, the list goes on. This time of year is always a difficult one for some people, this time of year screams togetherness, family, unity and when a family has experienced divorce or seperation, loss of loved ones due to illness, crime. Blended families experience the difficult decisions of whose family do we visit first, children and parents split in two directions. So many stressful situations rise....

I can only hope that my family and those families that have come across my path have a very Joyous and Peaceful Holiday. My prayers to our military men and women and their families as well.

A FAMILY TRADITION !

DAD(ARMY), BROTHER Danny M. (ARMY), BROTHER Alberto M. Jr. (MARINE),

Eddie M. (NAVY), Our Nephew Joe D. Jr. (AIR FORCE).

"HONOR THOSE WHO SERVE "

Wishes from the Cat House

Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!

(To my wonderful son in Austin, Tx... I love you and I'm sorry you couldn't make it down for the day, but please know that you are in our thoughts as we gather together this day and always.)

Thanksgiving Day, as celebrated in North America, is a time to gather with family and friends to give thanks for the many blessings enjoyed by these nations and their citizens. However, to many people, its meaning is lost. It has become simply another day for huge meals, dinner parties, get-togethers or reunions. What does Thanksgiving mean to you?

My thoughts and prayers are also with all our military men and women and all those serving this wonderful country! I also wish all those families and individuals that are alone or seperated from their loved ones and find themselves alone on this day.

More wishes can be found with my following peeps:

Texas Fred
Mushy's Moochings
Big Dogs Weblog
American and Proud
Born Again Redneck
Big White Hat

I leave you all with this:

Thanksgiving Delights

On Thanksgiving Day we’re thankful for
Our blessings all year through,
For family we dearly love,
For good friends, old and new.

For sun to light and warm our days,
For stars that glow at night,
For trees of green and skies of blue,
And puffy clouds of white.

We’re grateful for our eyes that see
The beauty all around,
For arms to hug, and legs to walk,
And ears to hear each sound.

The list of all we’re grateful for
Would fill a great big book;
Our thankful hearts find new delights
Everywhere we look!

By Joanna Fuchs

Maxine Monday

Happy Labor Day!

*With that being said... here's one for the women in reference to work around the house.

PHILOSOPHY OF HOUSECLEANING!

I don't do windows because ...

I love birds and

don't want one to run into a clean window

and get hurt.
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I don't wax floors because ...

I am terrified a guest will slip and get hurt

then I'll feel terrible

( plus they may sue me.)
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I don't mind the dust bunnies because ...

They are very good company,

I have named most of them,

and they agree with everything I say.
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I don't disturb cobwebs because .

I want every creature to have a home of their own.
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I don't Spring Clean because .

I love all the seasons

and don't want the others to get jealous
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I don't pull weeds

in the garden because ..

I don't want to get

in God's way,

HE is an excellent designer!

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I don't put things away because .

My husband

will never be able to find them again.
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I don't do gourmet meals
when I entertain because .

I don't want my guests to

stress out over what to make when

they invite me

over for dinner.
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I don't iron because ...

I choose to believe them

when they say "Permanent Press".
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I don't stress much on anything because ...

"A Type" personalities die young and

I want to stick around

and become a wrinkled up crusty ol' woman!!!
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REMEMBER . . . .

Happy St. Patrick's Day...

Of course, St. Patrick's Day wouldn't exist if not for the man himself! But how much do we know about him? Did you know that he spent six years of slavery in Ireland until he escaped and undertook religious training abroad? Click here to find out the details about this great man!

Happy Valentines Day