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Severe thunder storms or tornado?

Elaine — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:53:02 +0000

The skies are getting dark and it’s starting to sprinkle. The weather channel is calling for severe storms with big hail and possibly 60mph winds. Also, and this is the scary part…possible tornadoes. I was in touch with a few of my blogging buddies and they are to get the same weather it seems. I’m hoping for a nice long rain, but the way the weather has been all over, well…expect the worse yet hope for the best. Not sure if that saying is in that sequence, but it’s the same either way you read it. Not very good for peace of mind though. (deep sigh)

The Casey Anthony trial.

Elaine — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 02:49:39 +0000

I have been sort of following the Casey Anthony trial and to be honest, generally I don’t voice my opinion about such things in pubic. I keep it to myself, even if I am asked. But in this case, I truly hope she gets at the least, life. On the flip side, I don’t think it all is going to be or turn out the way most think or are thinking it will. I have a feeling she is going to be found (unfortunately) not guilty. It is all a matter of everyone blaming everyone else and from what it sounds like, a massive bunch of cover ups and lies. I so feel for that poor defenseless little girl though. She didn’t deserve to die and it will be a damn shame if this so called mother doesn’t get what she deserves. Enough said by me. The whole situation and case makes me sick to my stomach.

Rapture

Elaine — Sat, 21 May 2011 12:37:03 +0000

I’m not buying into it. I can not believe what I am seeing on the news and the internet, and even around the neighbor hood about this Rapture deal. In my opinion, no one can predict the time and date that we are going to be “judged” ans taken away to a better place. Nor can I understand how anyone can talk this so seriously. Yes, I believe that God is really angry at the world right now. Look at the weather, the people suffering, and all the strange things that can’t be explained through logical science…though they pretend to know…that is happening. BUT, I certainly don’t believe that the world is going to end at 6:00 this evening.

Accident or Manslaughter

Elaine — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 23:32:26 +0000

My mom told me about a single mother who had three children all under preteen age, and was out of work, a home and any kind of shelter as the shelters are all filled up. There was a house that had been empty for a year, and did not have electricity, heat or running water. However, the man who owned the house, offered to let her stay there until she could get a job and at least some kind of assistance. They slept on mattresses on the floor and the landlord hooked up a generator in the kitchen to at least run a few lights, the heat and water for her and the children. They stayed there only one night, and when he went to check on them, all of them were on the mattresses as if asleep, but had died from carbon monoxide poisoning. It was due to hooking the generator up in the house. Their carbon monoxide levels were in the high 60′s range, which is nearly three times the amount that one can tolerate, I do believe.
Of course one would think it would be a very stupid and dangerous thing to do, but an accident none the less. BUT, the owner of the house, found the four dead and instead of immediately calling 911, he took the generator out of the house and put it in his garage, then called the police. It’s not looking too good for him. My mom didn’t catch what the charges for this will be or is, but I’m going to try later tonight to find updates.

This is terribly tragic and all because of the economy and a single mother can not get a break at all it seems. It pisses me off that the United States can help millions of people in other countries, but not help her own. Shame on us. Shame on the government. And yes…I’m staying on this bandwagon.

Is Spring around the corner

Elaine — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:39:49 +0000

Since good ole Phil didn’t see his shadow, they say we will have a early Spring. I wonder about this, considering Phil had to be dragged out of his warm little home, kicking and rebelling all the way. I don’t blame him…I wouldn’t have wanted to come out in this weather either. I heard today that his predictions have only been 39% right in all these years. Hmmm…makes a person wonder why in the world millions of people firmly believe in ground hogs seeing his shadow. (shaking head in wonderment.)

News decision

Elaine — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:31:19 +0000

I am saying big time prayers for the people in Egypt and have decided to stop watching the news for a time. With the weather here, the health issues I have and seemingly no happy news on the television, it is depressing. This isn’t to say that I won’t become informed again about what is happening in the world and in our general news…I will. After I see my doctor and find out why I keep having anxiety attacks every day.

Marketing rip offs

Elaine — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:51:43 +0000

Last week I was watching one of the morning shows and there was a lady on it that was telling the host about marketing scams or rip offs, and how packaging is the key to most of it now. The general jist of the segment was to be careful of what you buy and to read labels and compare the weight of the products you buy. Basically with new packaging, it looks like you are getting more of your product but in reality, you are paying the same price or more, for LESS of the product. I went to the grocery store and sure enough. Some of my tried and true cleaning products, and items like dish soap, laundry soap and even toilet paper, either the price had gone up on or the packaging had changed to look like I would be getting the same amount, if not more…when in fact I would be getting less. All of these things are necessities. What happens when a person on a limited income, like most of us, don’t have the money to buy even necessities and still put food on the table, which also the prices have gone up on and the amount we get has decreased.

News Online

Elaine — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:36:40 +0000

One of the best newspapers for finding out what is really going on in the world is the Chicago Tribune. This newpaper has all the bad news and crime stories plus a lot of good news, like columns by funny and smart people about everything from weekend trips with the family to concerts and shows, to cooking and relationships. When I want to know what is happening, I can go online to the Chicago Tribune and find out in just a few clicks.

Great Week

Elaine — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:08:39 +0000

This has been one of the most perfect weeks. For one thing I had 3 days off from work in a row! That never happens or at least not as far back as I can remember. I was able to catch up with some friends, I went to the library and did a lot of reading, and worked-out everyday. It has been so relaxing and wonderful. I never realized how much I missed my downtime. I thought I would end up bored and missing work, but that did not happen. I guess I really needed a few days to myself.

One of my friends that I saw for lunch has been laid off from her job. She was telling me how she was in need of this time off so bad that she didn’t even realize it. The greatest blessing for her has been getting laid off although she was with the company for over 13 years. She has been without a job for 2 months now and states it has been the greatest 2 months of her life. Myabe we should all take more time off it seems like we all need it!

Good News

Elaine — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:03:55 +0000

Yesterday I heard an incredible story on the news. We are all struggling a little bit these days with debt and other financial issues. One women in particular was going through her bills and didn’t know how she was going to pay them all. Haven’t we all been there? After her fear began to set in she decided to look in her drawer that held all her old lottery tickets. She thought just maybe one of these was a winner and I overlooked it. In fact that was the case she had a 10 month old lottery ticket in there worth $10 million dollars! I am so happy for her I can’t believe someone could have overlooked something like this. On top of that it would have expired in 2 months! What an incredible story.