Count your blessings instead of your crosses;
Count your gains instead of your losses.
Count your joys instead of your woes;
Count your friends instead of your foes.
Count your smiles instead of your tears;
Count your courage instead of your fears.
Count your full years instead of your lean;
Count your kind deeds instead of your mean.
Count your health instead of your wealth;
Count on God instead of yourself.

I have come across many strange sites on the web, but the lastest one is really strange. people are actually taking pictures of the inside of their refrigerator to share with the world.

(((Fridgewatcher.com)))

1. Promise to talk about health, happiness, and prosperity as often as possible.

2. Promise to make all your friends know there is something in them that is special and that you value.

3. Promise to think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best in yourself and others.

4. Promise to be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.

5. Promise to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

6. Promise to forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements in the future.

7. Promise to wear a cheerful appearance at all times and give every person you meet a smile.

8. Promise to give so much time improving yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

9. Promise to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit trouble to press on you.

I would like to ask everyone to pray for one of our tblog friends. I don't want to disclose her name at this time. She is having her home foreclosed on and about to lose her car and everything that they have worked hard for.

She works at a very low paying job and her husband lost his job and has been unable to find another one. Since that time he has been in a deep depession.

She has been in contact with me through email, she really needs some serious help. I have told her about various agencies that might help  but I think that so many people are in need right now and a record number of homes are bring foreclosed on so no help there.

I feel so sorry for this lady that I think that I should send her some money, It's good to pray but I think that we need to go a step further at times like this.

What are your thoughts on helping someone that you have never met? I have only did this once before for a fellow tblogger that was homeless ar the time. He was finally able to get help and now has a place to stay.

A woman was walking down the street when she was approached by a
particularly dirty and shabby-looking homeless woman who asked her for a couple of dollars for dinner.

The woman took out her bill fold, extracted ten dollars and asked, "If
I give you this money, will you use it to buy some wine with it instead of dinner?"

"No, I had to stop drinking years ago." The homeless woman replied.

"Will you use it to go shopping instead of buying food?" The woman
asked.

"No. I don't waste time shopping." The homeless woman said. "I need
to spend all my time trying to stay alive."

"Will you spend this on a beauty salon instead of food?" The woman
asked.

"Are you NUTS!" Replied the homeless woman. "I haven't had my hair done In 20 years!"

"Well," said the woman, "I'm not going to give you the money. Instead, I'm going to take you out for dinner with my hubby and myself tonight."

The homeless Woman was astounded. "Won't your hubby be furious with you for doing that? I know I'm dirty, And I probably smell pretty disgusting."

The woman replied, "That's okay. It's important for him to see what a
Woman looks like after she has given up shopping, hair appointments, and wine!

Cell phones are everywhere, I think that their are very few people that don't own a cell phone. they are a very usefull thing to have if you need to get in touch with some one, keep up with the kids or get stuck on the side of the road and need to call for help, It has been a help to me more then once,and I don't know what I would do without mine.

On the other hand, they can be a real nuisance, when you are waiting in line to buy grocery and someone is talking loudly on their phone, or you are in church and some body's phone go off, the theater, or you are in a restaurant.
you get the picture.

Well now there is a solution, the cell phone jammer, It's new to me too.
A phone jammer transmits low power radio signals to cut off communications between cell phones and cell base stations.

Upon activating a phone jammer, all idle phones will indicate "NO NETWORK." Incoming calls are blocked as if the cellular hand phone were off.

I was surprised at the list of places where you really should't use your cell phone. Cell phones should be switched "off" in any area that is potentially explosive like gas stations.

Cell phone jammers are not cheap, they start at around $200 dollars, but the prices vary acording to type.

Personally I think it would be worth the price to jam some phones.

1. Ms. Gold-Digger

a. You have someone to manage your money.
b. She always looks good.
c. She makes your other boys jealous.
d. She makes you look good.

2. Ms. Freak (secret lover)

a. She'll try everything more than once.
b. You're never unsatisfied.
c. She'll do all the things your girl won't do.
d. She doesn't mind being your freak, as long as she catches one too.

3. Ms. Independent

a. You don't have to worry about buying her anything. She got it.
b. She's intelligent, sassy, confident and determined.
c. She's great for (business) conversation.
d. She keeps it real and has goals.
e. She knows how to please a man.

4. Ms. Dyme

a. She's top of the line.
b. She stays looking like a fantasy.
c. She has the body of a goddess with the face to match.
d. She considers herself a "model"
e. All the girls envy her, but she doesn't care.

 
5. Ms. Tomboy

a. She's cool and laid back.
b. Of course, she loves sports.
c. Her body is athletically divine.
d. She's easy to talk to and fun to be around.
f. She's a diamond in the rough.

6. Ms. Ghetto

a. She's not afraid of any other female or male. She will fight to keep you.
b. She's down for you. She'll be there to bail you out of jail.
c. She's always stays fresh.
d. She can cook up a storm. She can make the best out of a bad situation.

7. Ms. Good Girl

a. She's always there for you.
b. She's intelligent, classy, kind, sweet and cool.
c. Your mother loves her.
d. You can see yourself falling in love with her.
e. You are her first everything.
f. She makes you feel like a man.
g. 8/10 you will be her first sex partner

8. Ms. Main

a. She is the one you respect.
b. She probably may know about the others but might not care.
c. She has all the qualities you want in a female.
d. You've been with her forever.

9. Ms. Psycho

a. She's fun and spontaneous.
b. She's down to earth.
c. She loves you unconditionally.
d. Everything about her is too good to be true. So everyone loves her.
e. She makes you feel loved.

10.Ms..I have a man

a. She may have a man but she'll mess with you anyway.
b. She looks good.
c. You have an intense night of passion with her.

11. Ms. Tease

a. She's tempting and a nice piece of eye candy.
b. She's intelligent, athletic, respectable and SEXXXXXXY.
c. Everything she does is just so sensual.

 
12. MRS. RIGHT

a. She is not sexy, fine, or a dyme but she is BEAUTIFUL and therefore encompasses all of these descriptions.
b. She is intelligent, sassy, funny, outgoing, determined, strong and classy.
c. She can cook or at least order a meal that is just like your mother's.
d. Her personality is just as beautiful as her body.
e. She believes in God and follows his virtues.
f. She knows that a relationship requires a 200% quota yet she gives her man an extra 10%.
g. She can please her man in anyway. Mentally, Spiritually, and Sexually.
h. She makes you recognize your full potential as a man and completes you.
i. She's always there for, no matter what your dreams are.
j. She's not afraid to tell you the truth and set you straight.
k. You can talk to her and confide in her, she's your best friend.
l. You love being around her more than your boys.
 She's always willing to find a way to work out your problems and will often take most of your shit. But she's also intelligent enough to leave.
 She's nothing like any other girls you've met. She's your woman. THE RIGHT ONE

November is National Peanut Butter Lovers month. I have always loved peanut butter. I grew up eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and now that I am an adult, I still enjoy it. 

Apparently I am not alone, I came across numerous sites devoted to peanut butter.It is found in almost 75% of homes in America.

There are lots of reasons to love Peanut Butter, it is actually good for you. It's a great source of protein and great for vegetarian diets. It does contain some fat but it is "the good fat" which actually help lower cholesterol in your blood. It is also included in weight loss and diabetic diets. Cholesteral is only found in animal products.

The only warning is some people are allergic to nuts so peanut butter has to be avoided. So make a sandwich and enjoy.

A new study shows that people with generally positive outlooks show greater resistance to developing colds than do individuals who rarely revel in upbeat feelings, a new investigation finds.

  Positive emotions defends against colds regardless of how often one experiences negative emotions,  It's suspected that positive emotions stimulate symptom-fighting substances. "We need to take more seriously the possibility that a positive emotional style is a major player in disease risk".

 In a study published in 2003, his group exposed 334 healthy adults to one of two rhinoviruses via nasal drops. Those who displayed generally positive outlooks, including feelings of liveliness, cheerfulness, and being at ease, were least likely to develop cold symptoms. Unlike the negatively inclined participants, they reported fewer cold symptoms than were detected in medical exams.

Positive emotions can bolster the immune system to improve health.

So we all need to maintain a more positive attitude.

A new study shows that people with generally positive outlooks show greater resistance to developing colds than do individuals who rarely revel in upbeat feelings, a new investigation finds.

  positive emotions defends against colds regardless of how often one experiences negative emotions,  It's suspected that positive emotions stimulate symptom-fighting substances. "We need to take more seriously the possibility that a positive emotional style is a major player in disease risk".

 In a study published in 2003, his group exposed 334 healthy adults to one of two rhinoviruses via nasal drops. Those who displayed generally positive outlooks, including feelings of liveliness, cheerfulness, and being at ease, were least likely to develop cold symptoms. Unlike the negatively inclined participants, they reported fewer cold symptoms than were detected in medical exams.

Positive emotions can bolster the immune system to improve health.

So we all need to maintain a more positive attitude.

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"HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAVENSRAIN"

A birthday is a day filled with special joy, a day
that lets you know you're always loved and cherished.

The only way to control your own life is to take responsibility for it.

Yes, there are always circumstances to blame. Yes, there are those who would hold you back. Yes, there are things beyond your control.

Take responsibility anyway. People who achieve greatness, believe that whatever happens to them, they are responsible for it. It may seem unfair, yet it is ultimately liberating.

Whining will get you nowhere. Stepping up and taking responsibility, puts you in control. Take responsibility. Even if it's not your fault, it's your life. Even if it's not your assignment, it's your job.

You have a choice. You can always find someone, or something, to blame, and thereby allow circumstances and other people to control your life. Or, you can step up and take responsibility, no matter what. That puts you firmly in control, and gives you the power to live your life the way you choose.
 
 

Have you noticed the number of missing women and children in the news lately? the sad part is when they are found murdered by a loved one.

 I received an e-mail alert today from the FBI asking for help in getting the word out on a little girls body found in Galveston Texas on an uninhabited island of west bay.

She appears to be from 3-5 years old with long blond hair.She was wearing a pink top with pink skirt and tennis shoes. She was named Baby Grace by Sheriff personnel.

Missing person cases are being searched for a possible match, but none have been made so far. You know that someone is missing this child and are not aware of this childs tragic end.

Let of pray that who ever did this will be brought to justice and that this child's parent's will be found. This is a pair of shoes similar to what she was wearing.

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This is my outfit for Lostin's sleepover tonight.

It is sad that so many young men have lost their lives defending our country. They should be honored as they have given the ultimate sacrifice.

That is why I was so disturbed when I read about the church that go to military funerals with signs that say "God hates fags" and that they deserved to die, how mean spirited can you be, instead of showing love they are showing hate.

This small Baptist church in Kansas has went to funerals with signs saying "Thank God for dead soldiers".They contend that their deaths are a punishment for America's tolerance  of homosexuality and gays in the military.

 The church was recently sued by a grieving father because they showed up at his sons funeral waving these hateful signs. The father sued the church for emotional distress  and won an $11 million dollar settlement

 Since then 22 states have enacted laws limiting protests at funerals.

 For lovers of boiled peanuts, there's some good news from the health front. A new study by a group of Huntsville researchers found that boiled peanuts bring out up to four times more chemicals that help protect against disease than raw, dry or oil-roasted nuts.

Lloyd Walker, chair of Alabama A&M University's Department of Food and Animal Sciences who co-authored the study, said these phytochemicals have antioxidant qualities that protect cells against the risk of degenerative diseases, including cancers, diabetes and heart disease.

"Boiling is a better method of preparing peanuts in order to preserve these phytochemicals," Walker said.

Walker said peanuts and other plants use phytochemicals for things such as helping avoid disease and insect attacks.

"These things are not nutrients; at the same time they have health benefits to humans, "The trick is to keep those health benefits, not to process them out of the foods."

According to Walker, water and heat penetrate the nuts, releasing beneficial chemicals to a certain point. Overcooking the nuts destroys the useful elements.

This is good news because I love boiled peanuts.

Recipe for boiled peanuts

2 to 3 pounds fresh green peanuts
1 1/2 cups salt

Put the peanuts and the salt in a large stockpot. Cover completely with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours. To check whether they are done, pull 1 or 2 peanuts out of the pot and crack them open. When they are soft, they are done. If they are still slightly crunchy, they are not done yet, If they are not salty enough, leave them in the salted water and turn off the heat. When they are done, drain and serve immediately.