Hello everyone!
I am so happy to be able to post today as I had been trying to get in my blogger account but I was not able to get in until now! Thanks, Bucky for correcting the computer so I could come in here to post! :)
I am going to start by posting stuff I have gotten in emails to share with you all!
Have you ever heard of
"Lock Bumping" ? I didn't until I went to WATE website and read the article on that.. WOW.. We have to be careful with our doors and make sure we secure our homes safely when we are not home or sleeping during the night. I am going to replace our doors knobs so we can begin to make sure our home is secured.. Here's a first paragraph on the web..
KNOXVILLE (WATE) -- A practice called lock bumping can get criminals inside your
home with no sign of forced entry. But there are some simple ways you can protect your property.
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Thanks to Mom in NC for sending this to me.. How true this is..
At first I thought this was funny... then I realized the awful truth of it. Be sure to read all the way to the end!
Tax his land,
Tax his bed,
Tax the table
At which he's fed.
Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes
Are the rule.
Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.
Tax his ties,
Tax his shirt,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt.
Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he
Tries to think.
Tax his cigars,
Tax his beers,
If he cries, then
Tax his tears.
Tax his car,
Tax his gas,
Find other ways
To tax his ass
Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won't be done
Till he has no dough.
When he screams and hollers,
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He's good and sore.
Then tax his coffin,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he's laid.
Put these words upon his tomb,
" Taxes drove me to my doom..."
When he's gone,
Do not relax,
Its time to apply
The inheritance tax.
Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Excise Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax,
Fuel permit tax
Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon)
Gross Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Interest expense Inventory tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Personal Property Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service charge taxes
Social Security Tax
Road usage taxes
Sales Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone federal excise tax
Telephone federal universal service fee tax
Telephone federal, state and local surcharge taxes
Telephone minimum usage surcharge tax
Telephone recurring and non-recurring charges tax
Telephone state and local tax
Telephone usage charge tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
COMMENTS: Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation was the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids. What the hell happened? Can you spell "politicians!" And I still have to "press 1" for English. I hope this goes around THE USA at least 100 times.
Thought of the day.......................
Made a business call the other day---I panicked and hung up! What kind of sick company has an actual PERSON answer their phone?!
Just One More.....................
Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for.
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Thanks Mom and Dad for this email about Bananas.. Mmmm.. I love bananas.. I love banana pudding, banana by itself or banana in cereal and Banana Nut Bread.. YUMMY!! :)
After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.
Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber.
A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twicken ham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking & Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe it's time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"
PASS IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time!
I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe... polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit!
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We are all excited about being able to go to
Ringling Bros circus this coming Saturday as it has been such a long time since the adults has went to Ringling bros.. So when Bucky's employment had discounts on the tickets, we went ahead and bought the tickets so we could go.. :) Can't wait to see Ryan's face!
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3 Simple receipes for slow cooker
Thanks, Sandy for sending this to me..
Italian Pork Chops Crock Pot Recipe
16 oz bottle Italian salad dressing
4 pork chops
Add pork chops to slow cooker and pour Italian dressing over top. Cover then cook on high for 6-8 hours.
There are many specialty Italian dressings you can use now as well, such as sun dried tomato Italian. Check your salad dressing section for different flavors for this oh-so-easy pork chop slow cooker recipe.
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Baked Potatoes Crock Pot Recipe
6 medium sized baking potatoes
Butter or margarine as preferred
Wash potatoes well then prick with a fork. Rub each with butter or margarine, then place in crock pot. Cover and cook on high for 3-5 hours or on low for 6-10 hours. Remove and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Cut open and serve!
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this sounds great for St. Patrick's Day meal!
Irish Stew Crock Pot Recipe
1 1/2 lbs. Beef stew meat
3 large potatoes
3 large stalks celery
3 to 4 carrots, pared and sliced
2 1/2 cans tomatoes
1 slice bread, cubed
3 tbsp. Minute tapioca
Salt and pepper to taste
Bay leaf (optional)
1 med. Onion
Cut vegetables into chunks. Add meat, vegetables, bread and tapioca to crock pot, stirring to combine. Pour tomatoes on top of vegetables, but do not stir. Turn crock pot on high for first hour, then on low for 6-7 hours. Serve with corn bread.
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Last Monday Mom and I sat in waiting room of a doctor's office waiting for Sandy to have her allergic test as she has been having problems with wheezing among ringing in ears etc. So the doctor had referred her to see a allergist to have a test done. The test showed that she has several allergies and the most disappointing results was that she is allergic to cats and dogs.. She has three cats and two dogs and they are her babies and she has had them for last 3-4 years..
Her test results shows that there are allergies to dust and dust mites as well as some types of grass and mold.. So she will now have to check places she frequents to make sure there is nothing there to trigger her allergies.. But they still haven't found the reason of her wheezing but Sandy is to have sinus x-ray done so we will see what the results are from that. I felt so bad for her..
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Prayers for
Aunt Nancy Caddell - recovering from surgery on her shoulder on Feb. 14th
Mom Mitchell - recovering cataract surgery on Feb 14th and upcoming other doctors appointments
Bucky Carver - applying for a regular position within the company to get out of temp position.
Mary Carver - to ease in new position at insurance agency.
Mom Wynn - to prepare her and give her strength to have speedy recovery when she has her surgery on March 14th on her hand..
all unspoken needs and requests all over the world..
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Thank you for visiting and have a great day! :)
Till then, M-
Labels: Food, prayers, slow-cooker receipes
