03 Oct 2008

Going Green One Step, One Day at a Time

Not only have I become more politically aware these days, I have also become more aware of my responsibilities regarding the environment. They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but I am living proof that isn’t true. Don’t get me wrong. I’m still not to the point that I [...]

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02 Oct 2008

Are You Getting Involved with Politics These Days?

The Presidential elections in America are next month! On one hand, it seems like the election campaigns have gone on forever. But, on the other hand, it seems to me that only now has it become a real contest to convince the American people that one or the other candidate can be the [...]

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22 Sep 2008

What Changes Hurricane Ike Brought to My Life in Illinois

Hurricane Ike?  Cental Illinois?  What?  Yes, Hurricane Ike has impacted my life up here too.  I am a Texas girl, born and raised in Houston and East Texas.  All three of my brothers still live in Texas.  I still have a house in Texas.  A lot of my childhood memories have ties to Galveston, as [...]

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10 Sep 2008

How Do You Make Small Changes Count?

I know the downfall of all of my favorite fast foods or commercial foods. They are full of sugar, fat, carbohydrates and/or sodium, but they taste soooooooo good!!!! So how can you keep the wonderful flavor, but cut down on the other stuff that is not so hot for you?
Jennifer DiDonato shows how [...]

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28 Aug 2008

Busy and Stressful Times

I just came back from Oklahoma where I went for my grandson’s birthday. He turned 4 and is growing like a weed. I got to see both of my kids too, as well as visit with my good friend Jerry. She was all excited because she finally got her quilting machine that [...]

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15 Aug 2008

How To Feel Better About Yourself in One Word

What is that magical word that can make you (any of you) feel better about yourself? If there were a magical pill that would do that, there would be people who were addicted to it! So how can a word do that you ask?
The word performs its magic silently, without much ado. You might not [...]

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