http://friendfinder.com/blog/cruiser387/?pid=p9814 [SIZE 2][COLOR red][B] We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee.[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]Marian Wright Edelman: http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_98691.html?pid=p9814 Independence Day by ABE In the year of 1776That paper was decreed -They were tired of oppressionAnd wanted to be freedThey wrote a DeclarationSo the whole world would see -This was, "the home of the Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:44:28 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_98691.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_98598.html?pid=p9814 I keep reminding myself that I have a blessed life....and I should not let little things irritate me, but I'm human, and I do.Since April, I have had two vacation days planned for July. The croc hunt Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:47:34 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_98598.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_98358.html?pid=p9814 Apparently there is not enough craziness in our lives to suit Bruce. Saturday a lady from the rescue shelter came out to review our home and yard so that Bruce can help out with dogs who need temporar Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:24:48 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_98358.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_97895.html?pid=p9814 OMG.......Bruce and I are so tired we can barely keep our eyes open.We rented a cabin in Branson and spent 4 days there.We took my mother-in-law, my eldest daughter, the croc hunter and the two boys. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:26:11 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_97895.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_97183.html?pid=p9814 I want my computer to come in, I really miss having one. Friday night we took the croc hunter, my daughter and her husband and the two new boys to eat dinner and then to go see Kung Fu Panda.Those tw Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:37:17 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_97183.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_96459.html?pid=p9814 It's been a crazy couple of weeks. After being in the shop a couple of times, my computer has died. I've ordered another one, but it won't be in until June 19th I can't get friend finder or IM on my Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:24:41 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_96459.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_95593.html?pid=p9814 My eldest and her husband are facing a hard decision.My son-in-law has one of those brothers that no one wants in their family. Drug addict, thief, an emotional abuser....etcHis wife is not much bett Wed, 28 May 2008 19:24:33 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_95593.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_95475.html?pid=p9814 Yesterday, we made the trip to take the croc hunter to his mom's for the week.On the way home, Bruce and I were playing the license plate game. For example346 KMWI said Kiss My Wife....not Bruce....ev Tue, 27 May 2008 15:30:28 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_95475.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_95368.html?pid=p9814 I have one more week at home before I go back to work. Finally I feel like doing something.Yesterday, we took the croc hunter to a local waterfall...a short hike and we were there.He loved the water, Mon, 26 May 2008 08:52:41 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_95368.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_95313.html?pid=p9814 I find it funny how someone's perception of a situation can be so wrong.The croc hunter has been attached to me all weekend. Yesterday, he told me it was "mothers" day....so we had to play together a Sun, 25 May 2008 19:05:44 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_95313.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_95136.html?pid=p9814 I was watching a movie this evening and the questioned was asked.......What do you fear the most?The Answer:That love is not enough.When I think about fear....this is not one I would have said.....but Fri, 23 May 2008 16:53:21 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_95136.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_95126.html?pid=p9814 I feel so great!Bruce took me to breakfast this morning, before he left to go pick up the croc hunter. I went and had a pedicure. Between the massage chair and the wonderful lady massaging my feet a Fri, 23 May 2008 14:52:57 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_95126.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_95064.html?pid=p9814 Around 10am this morning, I ran out to Best Buy to get the new Wii Fit for my daughters birthday present.I drove by the gas station and gas was $3.72. Yesterday, it was $3.67Two hours later, Bruce to Thu, 22 May 2008 17:22:29 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_95064.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_94979.html?pid=p9814 My sweet and beautiful daughter is going to be 21 next week. I am trying to plan to parties for her.One for the family and one for her friends.It's hard to believe that she is going to be 21, she sti Wed, 21 May 2008 18:58:52 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_94979.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_94904.html?pid=p9814 Normally, we do many loads of laundry a week around this house.Since I have been on medical leave...I've been wearing pj's most of the time. No work clothes.The croc hunter was gone during 3 weeks of Tue, 20 May 2008 20:16:12 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_94904.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_94813.html?pid=p9814 What the heck happened to Spring? All of a sudden it's friggen hot out. Feels like someone turned on the oven, and forgot to turn it off.The cats won't even go outside on the screened in porch and s Mon, 19 May 2008 17:24:49 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_94813.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_94727.html?pid=p9814 We've been having a hard time lately getting the croc hunter to go to sleep at night.We have a regular routine, bath at 8pm, reading in bed from 9 to 930. Then he has to stay in bed (unless he has to Sun, 18 May 2008 15:47:09 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_94727.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_94699.html?pid=p9814 Anyone remember this show? It's the David Lynch show that is trying to solve the mystery of who killed Laura Palmer.Bruce is gone to take the croc hunter to his mom's, so I have been watching this sh Sun, 18 May 2008 09:09:20 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_94699.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_94649.html?pid=p9814 Bruce, the croc hunter and I went spent a big part of the day sitting on our screened in porch blowing bubbles....and popping them.Bruce grilled brats and we ate out there, while watching the kitties Sat, 17 May 2008 19:08:03 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_94649.html?pid=p9814 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_94545.html?pid=p9814 Yesterday was such a wonderful day. Our new CFO, the CEO and the five Vice Presidents of our company were in from California.While, I am still on medical leave, I assisted in putting together a prese Fri, 16 May 2008 15:37:07 -0800 http://friendfinder.com/blog/7534/post_94545.html?pid=p9814