Sometimes real life is even better than one's dreams. I couldn't be happier or more contented if I tried! But then, isn't that because God's plans are even better than what we can come up with ourselves?? :)
"For I know the plans that I have for you, says the Lord, plans of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
Puppy and I have both come down with sore throats, runny noses, and red eyes (hard to tell in puppy's case). So you probably don't have allergies. Take care of thyself!
Hello there; :) Thank you for your sweet comment.. it means alot to me to have special friends like you, who know how to post sweet words just when I need to hear them. My husband is wonderful and he's always there for me.. I'm blessed to have him... as much as I am blessed to have your friendship! I'm sorry I'm not the greatest at talking on your blog but I'll make a note to do better in the future :o) Love forever and a day-- Mrs. BrandyCherie_Hodges
The two cards that grated me the most were 1. Using a condescending tone--"But I'm so encouraged to know that we both love Israel..."--and then falling back on a cutesy lack of confidence that some people will undoubtedly mistake for nice femininity, and 2. Saying that "being a mom" makes her more connected with Americans. Being a mom never made anyone good. There are crack addicts who are moms. Enough with the cult of mommies.
So your turn to list reasons why she did good. :-)
You are today where your thoughts have brought you;
you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. ~James Allen
Musings...what purpose does poison ivy serve on this earth??? It makes a good homeopathic remedy, but besides that...animals don't eat it, people certainly don't, it's potency is disgustingly long-lived, some poor unfortunates are very sensitive to it, it takes half of forever to get rid of and it's immensely trying to the patience. Hmm. *wry smile*
Yes, It feeds wild birds and animals who eat it without ill effects. okay, humor time.....What do you get if you cross a four leaf clover with poison ivy? A rash of good luck.
This afternoon at work I was collecting books from the indoor book drop, and a little kid poked it open from the other side and peeked in at me. 'Twas cute. :-)
It's fun to see how excited some kids get about their books or movies, and if you ask them about it they'll gladly tell you all about it. I think we adults would be better off if we'd get more excited and enthusiastic about stuff a little more often! :)
I think I've done set myself a new record for length of time between posts. I liked seeing those pictures, though. :-)
Anyways, life has been very busy lately. Everything is going extremely well at the library. I'm thoroughly enjoying working in two different departments...it gives me a variety and keeps me on my toes, learning new things. I'm so thankful every day to have my job there; I feel showered with joy here lately. :)
Fall is in the air already...has anyone else noticed it? The sunshine is softer and there is the fall "feel" in the air. I've even seen a couple trees that were juuust starting to change color. Methinks it's going to be an early fall. I can deal with that, but I hope it's also a long fall. I'm definitely not in a hurry for winter. I still have to work on my attitude toward that season! Anybody got some good, positive things about wintertime to share? I could use 'em! :)
I'm definitely looking forward to Labor Day...I get time off work (real holidays were nonexistent for me at the animal hospital; those were our busiest times) and I'm headed down south to see Jarret. Double dose of "good stuff" there! How about the rest of ye??? Anything good going on?
Anyone else notice how 98% of what you read/hear in the news pertains to Obama (favorable, naturally) and the other 2% is negativity about McCain?? I'm not a fan of McCain, but I do get tired of the media's constant and slavish devotion to Obama. ick! Apparently the promise of change is enough to grab most people, even if there's no history to base it on and little specified as to what it will actually involve.
Well, that about does it, "folkses." I wish y'all a great rest of the week and a terrific holiday weekend! :)
Sherri
"Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn." ~Elizabeth Lawrence
I have noticed the "fall" in the air... and I am loving it!!! After two years of no fall it is quite a treat to feel the seasons changing! I love it. I am glad to hear that things are going well! Love you! We should chat sometime.
I've noticed the fall like weather too. There is a tree a couple houses down from me where half of it's leaves have turned a bright yellow. I like each season as I have them because when they've gone, I wish to have them again. Don't forget making snowmen and snowball fights, then you have the smell of fragrant wood in the fireplace (like cedar or pine), hot chocolate with marshmellows and let's not forget PRESENTS!!! at least at christmas time.
We already have leaves falling here because it's been such a dry summer. I think the high today was 74, but we can thank tropical depression Fay for that one.
I might have noticed those statistics had I not been tripping all over those Obamanation books at Borders the other day. That's media too. I wish I could get paid for my immature puns!
A positive on winter for you: it kills off the bugs!! :) I miss that, living in the south now.
I'm in Texas with my grandbabies, so all is well in my world right now, too!
I would love to experience fall again. Today it was around 95 and very humid! You should come down in the winter time when the avg. temp is around 75 degrees ;)
Nick Krumrei was saying it was in the 20s yesterday morning in Duluth. I can't wait! Now, if I could only convince my place of employment to allow me to wear shorts.
Hi Sherri! Thanks for inviting me to Debbie's shower. That was very thoughtful. The possibility of snow, hot chocolate, and oversized, cozy sweaters are my favorite things about winter. Obama is a scary possibility! Hope everything is going well for you!! Have a great Labor Day!!!
Hmmm...well Miss Sherri, methinks I can help a little w/ some positives (at least in MY mind) re: winter. Let's see theres hot chocolate, snuggling in a warm blanket, sitting by a toasty fire, snuggling w/ a loved one :), that feeling of warmth as you walk indoors after being out in the below 30's temps, playing in the snow, etc. As you can see, I am not toooo opposed to winter. NOt my fave, but I don't hate it!
