I live in the northern part of the county, born in Chicago and now live in northern Indiana. Over my extended lifetime I have witnessed many things, since I am 70 years of age, but nothing like I have witnesses this morning.
In the fall certain birds leave for the warmer climates and return in the spring when things start getting warmer. One bird that I am referring to is the Robin. They go and come like clock work every year. Today is January 31 with a temperature of 19 degrees and with a prediction of a major snowstorm coming tomorrow. There is a tree outside my window where I have my coffee and I was surprised to see Robins in that tree eating berries. At first I didn't pay any attention to them, there were at least 20 in the tree, and then it dawned on me that they should be gone where it is nice and warm, but here they were. Like I said, I have never, never in my lifetime seen Robin's here in the winter. Now that I know that they are here I will put food out for them and hope that they survive the winter that is left.
It's nice to see them but should they really be here
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
BIG GAME SUNDAY!!!!!
If you are interested in football you know already that there is a big game taking place this Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. You might even want to say that this game has as much hype as the Super Bowl, maybe even more.
The rivalry between these two teams is amazing. The jokes and verbal threats (made in good fun I hope) between Bears fans and Green Bay fans can be seen and heard everywhere. On the streets, radio and television. Their moment to fame.
I for one am getting ready for the game this Sunday. I have my pizza, chips, drinks and Bears hat sitting on my kitchen counter ready to go into action at the moment of kick-off which for me will be at 2:00. I will be watching it alone at home so I will not be freezing at the game and not paying $7.00+ for food and drink. With the camera's scanning the stadium I will be able to see the different types of gear people will be wearing and even some who will not be wearing shirts only to have their skin pained to match their teams colors. In doing this they will ask themselves why they are sick the next day.
AAAAAAHHHHHHHH football.
Enjoy the game and stay safe.
The rivalry between these two teams is amazing. The jokes and verbal threats (made in good fun I hope) between Bears fans and Green Bay fans can be seen and heard everywhere. On the streets, radio and television. Their moment to fame.
I for one am getting ready for the game this Sunday. I have my pizza, chips, drinks and Bears hat sitting on my kitchen counter ready to go into action at the moment of kick-off which for me will be at 2:00. I will be watching it alone at home so I will not be freezing at the game and not paying $7.00+ for food and drink. With the camera's scanning the stadium I will be able to see the different types of gear people will be wearing and even some who will not be wearing shirts only to have their skin pained to match their teams colors. In doing this they will ask themselves why they are sick the next day.
AAAAAAHHHHHHHH football.
Enjoy the game and stay safe.
Monday, January 17, 2011
WHEN IT ENDS.
This past weekend was full of excitement with football both Saturday and Sunday. I hope your favorite team won, I know mine did. The big winner for me was the CHICAGO BEARS being that I was born in Chicago and live only 24 miles away from Soldier Field. Cant wait for next Sunday's game when they play the Green Bay Packers.
I will certainly hate to see the football season end but I will not miss all of the commercials, especially the phone and car commercials. The companies keep pushing and pushing new phones out so fast that they don't work as they should. AT&T keeps advertising their packages and to tell you the truth they have so many different packages that they don't know what they are offering the public anymore. You talk a different rep each time you call and each time you get a different answer. I'm still arguing with them about a package I bought in 2009.
One more thing, do you agree with me that the ref's are throwing flags just to throw them. The game would be an hour shorter if their were not so many penalties.
I will certainly hate to see the football season end but I will not miss all of the commercials, especially the phone and car commercials. The companies keep pushing and pushing new phones out so fast that they don't work as they should. AT&T keeps advertising their packages and to tell you the truth they have so many different packages that they don't know what they are offering the public anymore. You talk a different rep each time you call and each time you get a different answer. I'm still arguing with them about a package I bought in 2009.
One more thing, do you agree with me that the ref's are throwing flags just to throw them. The game would be an hour shorter if their were not so many penalties.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
A NAME FROM THE PAST.
Today as I was putting away my Christmas Cd's I discovered one at the back of the cabinet.
As I said, a name from the past and that name being Liberace. It was a CD entitled Christmas at Liberace's. As a matter of fact I am listening to it as I write it. It is a very relaxing and good listening CD.
I have always enjoyed his music and showmanship. He was a true entertainer.
I remember when he passed how the critics attacked him saying he didn't play very well, his phrasing was off and at times he would hit wrong keys. My thought on that is if they were so good why were they not as popular as Liberace and have as many followers.
I'm sure that just like Elvis Presley, Liberace's name and music will live on and on.
As I said, a name from the past and that name being Liberace. It was a CD entitled Christmas at Liberace's. As a matter of fact I am listening to it as I write it. It is a very relaxing and good listening CD.
I have always enjoyed his music and showmanship. He was a true entertainer.
I remember when he passed how the critics attacked him saying he didn't play very well, his phrasing was off and at times he would hit wrong keys. My thought on that is if they were so good why were they not as popular as Liberace and have as many followers.
I'm sure that just like Elvis Presley, Liberace's name and music will live on and on.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
FREE STUFF!!!!!!!
In today's economy it not hard to stop buying certain items that you have always purchased. The paycheck, Social Security check and whatever other income you may receive, just doesn't allow for these items.
FREE is the word we look for in helping in our daily budget and I have found a place where you can get free stuff. That place being http://www.thefreebiesource.com/. Log on to this website and discover what you can get for free. You will be amazed at the products that are offered, for instance get Oxy Clinical Acne Treatment sample, Nicorette - free sample, free discount RX card, free Prevacid sample and here is a big money saver for you, Free Stuff for the Baby.
There are just too many for me to list so I would suggest that you log onto http://www.thefreebiesource.com/ and start getting your free stuff and getting familiar with this website.
FREE is the word we look for in helping in our daily budget and I have found a place where you can get free stuff. That place being http://www.thefreebiesource.com/. Log on to this website and discover what you can get for free. You will be amazed at the products that are offered, for instance get Oxy Clinical Acne Treatment sample, Nicorette - free sample, free discount RX card, free Prevacid sample and here is a big money saver for you, Free Stuff for the Baby.
There are just too many for me to list so I would suggest that you log onto http://www.thefreebiesource.com/ and start getting your free stuff and getting familiar with this website.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENT MRS. MARTINEZ
It is nice to hear from you gain. I extend a Happy New Year to you and your family.
My daughter is getting the help she needs for her problem and it is getting better but not completely gone.
Once again, nice hearing from you.
My daughter is getting the help she needs for her problem and it is getting better but not completely gone.
Once again, nice hearing from you.
Monday, January 3, 2011
NICE WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR.
Daughter Julie has been suffering with a backache for over a week now and is not getting any better with lying on a heating pad or just not moving. She kept saying over and over that she was going to the ER and see what they had to say. Finally today she went and after nearly four hours of waiting they are leaning toward her having a kidney stone. I have had three of them in my lifetime and believe me they are no fun. Some people say it's about as bad as giving birth. I wouldn't know about that, all I know is that they hurt.
When I had mine, my doctor (one of the older generation) told me to take a drive on a bumpy street or do jumping-jacks just to get the thing moving. I tried the jumping-jacks and I want to say that it worked.
I can only say that I hope that they do something for her because they really, really hurt.
When I had mine, my doctor (one of the older generation) told me to take a drive on a bumpy street or do jumping-jacks just to get the thing moving. I tried the jumping-jacks and I want to say that it worked.
I can only say that I hope that they do something for her because they really, really hurt.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011
Hope everyone had a nice New Year's Eve and not too many hangover's this morning. As tradition has it I was up early made coffee in preparation of watching the Rose Bowl Parade.
How many New Year's resolution were made last night and how many have been broken already.
All of the usual resolution I'm sure were made such as quit smoking, dieting, exercising, going to church more often, do better in school, be nicer to my wife or husband, perform better at work, be nicer to my work partner and maybe one of the biggest is to stop or cut back on drinking, going out or doing drugs.
There are two that I have promised myself to do which have started and am doing every well at and that is exercising and dieting, but I have only been awake about 3 1/2 hours. Started the diet at breakfast and have yet to exercise but the day is young.
Best of luck on your resolution and have a great year.
How many New Year's resolution were made last night and how many have been broken already.
All of the usual resolution I'm sure were made such as quit smoking, dieting, exercising, going to church more often, do better in school, be nicer to my wife or husband, perform better at work, be nicer to my work partner and maybe one of the biggest is to stop or cut back on drinking, going out or doing drugs.
There are two that I have promised myself to do which have started and am doing every well at and that is exercising and dieting, but I have only been awake about 3 1/2 hours. Started the diet at breakfast and have yet to exercise but the day is young.
Best of luck on your resolution and have a great year.
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