SHORT AND SWEET - I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY!

Hi Everyone!  I've got something I want to get off my chest because it's really bugging me.  I understand that PR's/companies want Mom's with young children at home to review their products like toys, movies/cartoons, clothes, vacuums, food, well just everything that has to do with children/young adults that are living at home.  Okay, I understand that, and I know that some bloggers have their hands full with these reps just filling up their mailbox.

Now, I've been a young adult to motherhood to a single mom, worked, and raised four children all by myself.  I had the help of my mom, but mostly my children, and especially my oldest daughter. We worked together, and now they're grown, married, and have given me nine beautiful grandchildren and I have remarried my soul-mate since then, and am very happy with my entire family.

Okay, I'm a blogger now and above is a very short synopsis of my experience with family.  I go to fill out a form, and the first thing are you married - yes.  Do you have children?  Yes.  How many children under the age of 18 live at home?  0.  Thank  you and have a nice day!  How ridiculous and actually unfair is that?  All you ladies out there over 40 and have children that are grown and out on their own possibly or even still at home did you forget how to put a diaper on a baby or how to wash their clothes or take care of them when their sick?  Did you forget what they like to play with or watch on TV or what they should, and should not have or do or maybe forget how to clean house when children are around or fix things or maybe being past 40 we're too OLD to know these things.  Isn't this discrimination?

Do we not have children that come over, and like the old cliche' goes, "Spoil them and send them home", but are they not there?  Do we not take care of them?  Don't some of us watch them while their parents are at work all day long, but yet we still are omitted from these companies to review their products.  CAN SOMEBODY EXPLAIN THIS TO ME?  AM I WRONG OR AM I MISSING SOMETHING HERE?  I think I'm a pretty good blogger, and aren't we all still learning something new every day?  Do we not by our young grandbabies clothes, toys etc.  Does this not tell us what company to look into and what ones not too?  Nope, don't get it at all.  I personally feel some of these companies should broaden their horizons, and take on the ones that are learning, and keep the ones that have already learned. 

Okay, I've said my piece.  I feel better now.  Thanks for listening/reading.

Wordless Wednesday

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Hubby & friends that we met up at O'Brien's Pub !

This is the day my Granddaughter was born 11 yrs. ago.  You're seeing three generations!

My friend Mrs. Claus over at "Like Christmas Every Day" is sporting a new meme (well, new to me), and it's called Black & White Wednesday & I'm going to try it!  Here's mine: 

Story Harbour, vol. 1 Review

These wonderful stories on a CD performed by Zette Harbour is a Parents Choice recommended award winner.  When I first got this I thought BORING!!!  I was wrong and I want to apologize to Ms. Zette Harbour.  When I was a child I absolutely loved Grimms Fairy Tales, and I still do until this day.  These stories were so very much like them.  After I received this CD I grabbed it one day when I was to be doing errands to get it over with.  Well, let me tell you I drove to my first appointment, and listened to the first story, "Anansi & Stories West Africa", and so here I am in the parking lot waiting to finish the story.  Very interesting I thought.  The next was Master of all Masters, England.  Cool story.  The following story "The little old woman who lived in a vinegar bottle".  Oh my gosh, I totally loved this story.  I would venture to say this would be a great story to play in the car for the kids to keep them calm down and interested.  Plus Zette Harbour has this wonderful soothing speaking voice, and perfect for telling stories.

There are three more stories.  The Crane Wife.  Japan, The Sound of The Money - Jewish, and The Inkeeper's Clever Daughter.  I think my most favorite one is, "The Crane Wife".  I stayed in  my car to finish each and every story as I did my errands, and boy did I get my errands done quickly that day because I couldn't wait to get back in my car.  Here's a little taste.

Truly you need to check this CD out for your little ones.  What a great stocking stuffer it would be too.  I thought of giving my copy to my daughter, but I don't think I can part with it.  Soooooo, I played it again for my granddaughter in my car & she loved it too.  I guess it'll become part of my collection to keep my grandbabies entertained along with myself.  I think each and every story also teaches a lesson, which is so good for the children.  What wonderful stories.  I'm sure you will like them as much as I did.  Check out her website for more information.

Disclaimer:  I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Monday's Music Moves Me

   

 

WELCOME TO OUR 65th WEEK OF...    

"MONDAY'S MUSIC MOVES ME"

  XmasDolly,  Head Conductor here!   Lorie of  The Shewbridges of Central, Florida,   CALLIE from JAmericanSpice, and my good Bud Stacy from Stacy Uncorked!(APPLAUSE).  READY TO ROCK & ROLL?  GRAB A FRIEND AND COME ON DOWN! HELL, GRAB ALL YOUR FRIENDS!

ALL ABOARD! We're eager to greet you at the station, and we'  F-O-L-L-O-W  YOU as soon as your train arrives.  Leave your link,  a rockin' comment & check our linky for your next stop! Rock to the tunes AND FOLLOW!  Don't forget GET THOSE NEW NEIGHBORS!

 If you DO NOT want to do a video or can't you can still dance with us and listen to everyone's choices, but we do ask that you grab our button, follow us, and leave us a luvin' comment & maybe just put a link up to one would be great; FOLLOW - FOLLOW YOUR NEIGHBORS & drop a line!

*NOTICE!  R rated videos must come with a "warning" Viewer needs to choose Whether to watch or not  in case children are around! 

ALSO: Using our linky for Advertising give-aways, and/or for followers IS A NO-NO! You will be LABELED - NO SONGS!  However, if you choose to follow our rules & then post a video THEN put a give-away it's fine with us!

      NOW LET'S ROCK THIS PLACE~

Today's theme a song and/or songs are we thankful for or what we are thankful for.
 

Rules:

First:  You Tube, and lock & load! 

Secondly:  Grab "Monday's Music Moves Me" Button (on the right).

Third:  SIGN LINKY , Follow us, grab our buttons & leave us a Rockin' comment from your BAD selves!

Finally,Boogie on down to your Fellow Rockin' Bloggers on our Linky or bring some back with you to join us! Drag them back kickin' and hollarin' who cares, just bring them all back!!!  

THAT'S IT! 

TUNE, GRAB OUR  BUTTON, FOLLOW US, SIGN LINKY, AND FIND FELLOW ROCKERS AND BRING THEM BACK!   Random.org picks two people to showcase in our 4M SPOTLIGHT DANCE!  WOO HOO!  I will e-mail you if I can find your e-mail address, and let you know, so please leave your e-mail address if it's not available at your blog.   

AND OUR  "SPOTLIGHT DANCE" COUPLE IS:  (DRUM ROLL PLEASE) 

INTRODUCING "OUR SPOTLIGHT COUPLE"

    1. #16 Katie at Bookin it Up

    2.  #31 Jo at Every day Life

CONGRATS!  APPLAUSE - APPLAUSE 

Now, on the right you'll see a button "Spotlight Dancers" - Please feel free to get yours if you're a Spotlight Dancer & show off on your own blog!  ENJOY and DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW!

So, let's ROCK DIS PLACE!

Today the theme is...  What song and/or songs are you Thankful for?
So, I can tell you I am so thankful for my family.  They have fulfilled my life in so many ways.  Losing a close cousin this weekend makes me more aware of that fact!  Please say a prayer for him because he was definitely one of the good guys!  So, I'm thankful for the following songs to show how I feel.

Dom, this one is for you!  You always gave of yourself to everyone who asked, and those who didn't.  Your heart was always as big as the world.  The Lord has asked for one good man.  You are it my dear sweet cousin.  You'll be missed by many.  I love you Sweetie!

PLENTY TO BE THANKFUL FOR

THANKSGIVING PRAYER

CAN'T STUFF THIS

THANKSGIVING SONG

Back in 1977 a song came out called "You light up my Life".  That was also the year my daughter Angelina Anne Marie was born, and four months later the Lord took her back.  I use to sing this song to her, and ever since then when I hear this song I feel like she is singing this song with me.  So I am very thankful for this song because it never lets me forget the most perfect love I ever had!

So, to each and every one of you

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I AM VERY THANKFUL FOR EACH & EVERYONE OF YOU

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

  PEACE, LOVE AND ROCK & ROLL!

Visit Amanda, Run DMT, and Hairbows & Guitar Picks for more Music Monday fun.

Hope you had fun, and here's hopes to see you next time, and bring a friend!

And now a word from our sponsor... EdenFantasys!

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Yes, it's true!  Edenfantasys taught me that life is too short, so don't worry... be happy!   I use to think that helping yourself out so to speak was only something that was between you and you!  Now there are many people out there that are prudes, and for less confrontation with them why broadcast it, right?  So, you keep it behind close doors between you and you or you and  your partner, but why not let your partner join in you say?  Hey Girlfriend, go for it!

*Now back to our regularly assigned station.

For many of us coffee is our first thought of the day other then hitting the powder room.  Just the thought of coffee gives us the buzz, energy and the power boost to ask ourselves should I take that second cup, do I make it at home or shell out another $4 bucks at the local Starbucks as I race to work?  So you decide to do both if you've seen the new research that suggests women who drink more than one cup a day may decrease their risk of depression.

The more coffee women drink, the greater we reduce our risk of depression according to this study, and since one in five women are diagnosed with depression at some point in life, it may be worth contemplating that double shot of espresso.  So, is it any wonder why  
edenfantasys wants to meet us at the Cafe!

Let's all go to the lobby, let's all go to the lobby. Let's all go to the lobby to get ourselves a drink.

So, back at the Cafe what do you find there? Whatever your heart desires.  There are reviews, opinions, about everything and anything.  So, what does eden fantasys mean to you?  Is it a toy store, clothing store, Victoria Secret deli with better prices, book or video store or maybe just a place to browse and relax!  Edenfantasys is whatever you want it to be, I'm sure!  To me it's my fantasy store.  Now what or who do I want to be today?  

Have a great day ladies! 

 

**And now back to our regularly scheduled program!!!

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AND THE WINNER IS...

And the winner of...

 EdenFantasys Review/Give-Away a $50 GC 

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August 29, 2011 9:59 AM

A big thank you to everyone who entered, and congratulations to  our winner! 

MEET ME IN THE STAIRWELL!

What were you doing that morning in history when a nation of people cried aloud ten years ago?

  I was getting ready for work watching the morning news sipping a cup of coffee when I saw the second disastrous plane fly into our second twin tower.  Who switched my channel?  Was I watching a horror movie?  I cannot believe my eyes.  In disbelief I kept getting ready, and left for work.  It was all over the radio, there was a deafening silence in the air.  I was driving past O'Hare Airport, and the airplanes on the ground gave me chills.  They skies were empty!  Oh Lord, can you hear me?  What is going on down here?  Is it the beginning of the end?  Judgment day or is it a warning of what is yet to come?  I still felt empty even though I'm alive, and safe aren't I?  I prayed for my husband, and my family that they were safe too!

We watched in awe and shock that whole night long, and donated what we could, and prayed until dawn.  No survivors as of yet?  None to find.  Dear God are they with you?  Confusion in my mind.  Tower Two fell to the ground, the silence was deafening, there wasn't a sound.  You are my countrymen, my heart is very heave and grief stricken.  What can I do?  I feel so helpless, so empty!  Then something told me to use my hands, as those volunteers did.  They used what talent they had Firemen, Policemen, Doctors, and Nurses.  I don't have talent like them.  What can I do?  Then my fingers started to move.  I felt a tad better with every passing day.  It took me about a month to finish my donation of the day!  Rest in peace my friends, my fellow citizens.  As I watched on television the shadows of the Twin Towers were now two beams of light, and the Lady that stood at the shore of NYC seem to have a tear flow from her eye as she seemed to be waving good-bye!

This is what comforted me. I crocheted the above for 9/11/01 & it comes out once a year!
TAKE CARE ALL OF YOU & BE SAFE! LOOK TWICE & KEEP YOUR FAMILY CLOSE!

*A little something from Dave's website he wanted to share with us.

We (The Designated Riders) find comfort in the fact that when disaster and destruction beyond human comprehension occurs, there are American Heroes who put all others' lives before their own.  We pause, and respectfully remember events on this day 10 years ago.  I have something I want to say that I'm sure my fellow band mates understand and agree with - so I posted it here:

http://www.designatedriders.com/

The Designated Riders respectfully remember the brave souls who put other American lives before their own 10 years ago today.  This violence in the world defies all moral and ethical human sense.  There is hate without any reason.  Now there is a seemingly unending war against those who seek the destruction and suffering of brothers and sisters who do not conform to their blood-thirsty ways of hate, greed and death.  Only those who cannot understand the concept of freedom or bravery would try to damage it's very home, and those cowards revealed who we know as true American Heroes!

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Just a bit more information for you!  Hope this helps all my friends in the school world!

http://www.studentsfirst.org/content/index

ABOUT StudentsFirst

Out of everything I read these next few parents seems to explain it the best for me, and the best with regards to Michelle Rhee and the StudentsFirst program...

Led by Michelle Rhee, the former Chancellor of D.C. Public Schools, StudentsFirst formed in 2010 in response to an increasing demand for a better education system in America. Our grassroots movement is designed to mobilize parents, teachers, students, administrators, and citizens throughout country, and to channel their energy to produce meaningful results on both the local and national level. StudentsFirst is a 501(c)4 organization based in Washington, D.C.
If you have any questions about our organization or our mission, feel free to contact us. If you are a member of the media and would like to speak with our public relations representative, contact mafara@studentsfirst.org.

Praise for StudentsFirst

“Michelle Rhee will bring demonstrated excellence backed by enormous energy and commitment to the national discussion on school reform. What she did in Washington, D.C. was game changing, which is precisely what the country needs — bold leadership that is unafraid to put students first, regardless how controversial that may prove to be to those who continue to protect a status quo that fails children.” — Joel I. Klein, outgoing New York City Schools Chancellor

**If you have read this, and you know someone in college that could really use this information please give them this link.  You could be saving someone's education!  Thank you!