Political rantings

I do not like what Obama is doing . A lot of other people don't either but no one seems to able to do anything about it. I enjoy reading books about the end times so I like looking for things in life that mimic stuff from the books I read. I KNOW they are fiction but still sometimes fact and fiction have a funny way of blurring together. Plus, I also read the Biblical account so I don't base my beliefs on fiction. Just seems like things are really eaded towards a major meltdown. A lot of talk lately about one world currency etc. This is not a good thing, and has been talked about in years past but never before with any kind of plan in place.
The only thing that is good about all this is some of us already know the ending. The ending is good in fact greater than any of us can imagine. The hard part will be making it until that point.
And if those of us who believe in Pre-Trib Rapture are right it just might be in our lifetime. (meaning my generations lifetime)
Probably 2o or 30 years ago I didn't know the difference between a liberal and a conservative and if you had asked me which one I was I wouldn't have known. I can proudly say that I now consider myself to be an offical conservative. What may even be worse is I like talk radio. And although I listen to some liberal talk radio I like the conservatives the best. I NEVER in a million years would have thought I would ever like or listen to talk radio. When I have it on the kids say please can't we have some music. I understand right where they are coming from because I felt the same way when my parents listened to stuff like that. I am probably offically in the old foggies club. I am not sure when this took place but I am pretty sure if wasn't long after the kids were born. Having children just changes your perspective on everything. At least it did for me. My kids already have called me old Fashioned. Funny I don't feel old or out of fashion but I am sure they are right. I don't worry about it because I think it is the natural order of things. I thought my parents were very out of it and old fashioned too. Then you get to be about 25 or 30 and things even out.

Good news

I saw the ENT today. He said everything looks like it is healing well. He did flush some of the packing out but said he can't really do more because of the ear trying to heal. It might be 1 or 2 months before I know how much hearing is restored. He told me my operation was more complicated than most he does, because of my small ear canal and he had to drill through the bone to get to the ear drum and then he punctured my ear drum, so I have more packing behind the ear drum than most people. Lucky me! So it does feel less clogged and he sounded very optimistic so I am happy. I go back in 2 weeks.

I went grocery shopping and then I have been cooking up a storm the rest of this early afternoon. Slow cooker spagetti and homeade chicken noodle soup. Going to have to make some dessert later cause my coffee talk friends are coming over tomorrow morning. They are not picky so most anything I make will be fine.

Weekend stuff

We went to a memorial service for Paul's uncle. He was 98 so it was more of a celebration of his life. He actually had been pretty with it until just the last year or so. So now his children and grandchildren and great grandchildren are the new generation. He was the last of his generation. He and Paul's dad played cards, more than anyone I know. His uncle lived to play cards. They mostly played cribbage. Something I never learned. But they like pinocle and Paul's dad would play just about any kind of card game. He lived a full and interesting life. It makes me wonder what will be said about me upon my passing. People always say such good stuff about the dead person at funerals. I wonder how many of those people actually told the person all the good stuff while they were alive?

Other than the funeral a rather lazy weekend. My sister came into town so she came over Sun. afternoon. (they moved about an hour away) I put in a few more on line applications. and just generally relaxed.

I have an appointment with the ear doctor on Tues. The stuffiness is going away and now if I plug my good ear I can actually hear things most of time.

We have the late time for the swim meet this week. It doesn't start until 6:00pm.

I am thinking of having the CCC gals over for coffee talk on Wed. if it works for most of us.

Go West Bull Dogs!

Two swim meets this week, plus a choir concert and I am tired!

The swim meets are fun but long, luckily hubby and Nat sold seat cushions for our school.
West lost on tuesday and won on Thursday. On Wednesday night we had our first middle school choir concert. It was a little different, then just your standard choir standing and singing. They did sort of like a mini play of Annie with some people acting and singing and the choirs (all three grades) singing background. It was very cute and the kids did a fine job. The regular music teacher had surgery a few days after the semester statrted so this was all arranged by the sub. This sub had just graduated in Dec so this was his first long term teaching position. apparently his course of study was neither Jr. high or music but he did an exception job. The kids really liked him too.

2 more weeks of swimming left!


If you notice lots of errors in my posts it's because for some reason my dyslexia has gotten worse over the years. It also flares up more when I am tired and or in a hurry. Nat has also shown sign of having some issues with this. There really isn't a cure you just have to find ways to check yourself and work around it.

Just wondering.

Why is it that I have three kids who can figure out how to play a video game in one or two trys. No matter how complicated a computer game is they seem to find a way to play it .
Then you show them how to clean a bathroom, a bedroom , a kitchen over and over explaining in great detail (probably for the last 3 to 4 years) what to do.

Each and every week that they are asked to clean they act like they have never done it before or have no clue how to begin, and no interest in learning. Hello we have been over this at least once or a hundred times. I have shown you what I like done. I refuse to give up because I want them to know the basics so they don't gross out their roommates some day. Plus let's be honest I like having the help. And they are part of the family and therefore they need to do their part.

On a more positve note they did cooperate with the outside chores this weekend (far better than the indoor chores) We have a lot of propterty and there was a lot of sticks etc. to clean to clean up. We are not totally done but we made really good progress. I personally like the outdoor chores better than cleaning toilets and sinks but some jobs have to be done even when you don't like them.

It felt so good to be outside and moving around. I feel pretty good. I enjoy lying around loafing as much as the next guy but I can't take it for to long. Especially when the lying around is not by choice. I do not make a good patient because I like to always be doing something.

Gving thanks

After hearing about the tragic deaths of 4 high school students who were killed by a drunk driver Dh and I said some prayers. Then I got a prayer request that a friends co worker lost two of her sons (ages 21,23) in one day. My daughters friend from school lost her father last week (age 36) in a car accident. So I'm feeling like any problems I may have are not such a big deal. You just never know when you time will come. I am glad I am ready to meet my maker. How about you?

looking for work

I have been busy putting in applications online and in person all week.

I hate filling out applications. I have come to the conculsion that computers are great and it does simplify things for both employee and employer but I believe by having only on line applications available the person applying is it a big dissadvantage.

How on earth do they decide who even to call in for an interview based on the stuff from your application. It used to be you had to walk into a place ask to speak to someone who would then give you an application. They might even talk to you a bit right then and there. The advantage as I see it is you can put your best foot forward. You go in looking sharp and prepared. The next guy (or gal) who comes in doesn't have their hair combed are wearing jeans flip flops etc.
Now who are you going to call back for an interview? Now with everything online you don't even get a chance to present yourself before you are eliminated.

Anyways this job seeking venture should keep me busy for the next few weeks hopefully until someone calls and then I will be busy working.

I'm Back!

I took a little breather to recover from my ear surgery. I still can't fully hear from that ear but the stuffiness is clearing up each day. Apparently they packed the inside of my with stuff that will dissolve over time. I will see the doctor again in 2 weeks. No dizzyness or other sideffects that I know of. They had abit of trouble getting the tube down my throat so I had a very sore throat for few days. Doctor told me I must inform them anytime I have surgery how much trouble they had.

Slumdog Millionaire

Wow what a good movie. compared to the poor people in India I have not troubles at all!
I realize it was only hollywood but still I am sure the slums they showed really have, and do exist.

A very thought provoking film to say the least. Left me counting my blessings.

I like fluffy funny love story type movies : you know chick flicks. Sometimes it is good to expand the horizons. I do like other type movies too but chick flicks are well fun! I usually go to the movies to laught to relax. I don't mind serious or theme movies but fun is usally my first choice.

Scrapbook weekend and economic woes.

I got to go scrapbooking all day on saturday. It was fun and I was pretty productive I nearly finished a whole year in Nat's book. Paul is always so good about letting me go on getaways with my friends. I could pull out my stuff and scrapbook at home but it isn't nearly as much fun.


Paul doesn't have a worry bone in his body. He always says I do enough for everyone. Plus he just always remains calm about everything. Back many months ago when I would bring up the bad economy he brushed it off, he always told me "we're ok don't worry so much etc. etc"

Well our stocks (like everyone elses) have really gone in the tanks. We didn't just have stocks for our retirement they were a major portion of our income. His business didn't make us as much income as out stocks. So our income is falling rapidly and his business phone is not ringing nearly as much, and a customer owes him a LOT of money. So I've noticed he is beginning to worry, and that worries me. Because like I said this man does not worry.

I already am the bargin shopper, coupon queen guess I will have try harder. Also once I recover from my ear surgery Looks like I will have get serious about finding a job. Funny thing though the more he starts to worry the more I have been trying to find my strength in the Lord. (doesn't mean I don't worry , just that I am trying to rely on God instead of me)

But for the moment we are all safe and sound and we have everything we need.