That Man is a Success
Who has lived well,
Laughed often and loved much;
Who has gained the respect of intelligent men
And the love of children;
Who has filled his niche
And accomplished his tasks;
Who leaves the world better than he found it
Whether by an improved poppy,
A perfect poem or a rescued soul;
Who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty
Or failed to express it;
Who looked for the best in others
And gave the best he had.
Friday, 7 June 2013
Paper Art by Calvin Nicholls
Beautiful paper art by Canadian artist Calvin Nicholls
Sunday, 2 June 2013
Text Message Scam
A woman who had been shopping at the grocery store in the mall noticed that her handbag was missing from her shopping cart. She had only turned her back to it for a few moments however, now it was gone! Flustered she looked about and rushed to alert the store Manager who phoned to report it to the police. Her handbag had contained her money, cell phone, credit card, bank card and wallet etc.
20 minutes later when she called her hubby from a pay phone telling him what happened, hubby says, "Oh no! I received your text asking about our Pin Number and I've just replied a little while ago!"
The damage had been done! When they rushed down to the bank, the bank staff told them all their money was already withdrawn. The thief had actually used the stolen cell phone to text "hubby" in the contact list and got hold of the Pin Number. Within 20 minutes he had withdrawn all the money from their bank account.
20 minutes later when she called her hubby from a pay phone telling him what happened, hubby says, "Oh no! I received your text asking about our Pin Number and I've just replied a little while ago!"
The damage had been done! When they rushed down to the bank, the bank staff told them all their money was already withdrawn. The thief had actually used the stolen cell phone to text "hubby" in the contact list and got hold of the Pin Number. Within 20 minutes he had withdrawn all the money from their bank account.
Friday, 31 May 2013
Wrong E-Mail Address
A Minneapolis couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during a
particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they
spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier.
Because of hectic schedules, it was difficult to coordinate their travel
schedules. So, the husband left Minnesota and flew to Florida on Thursday,
with his wife flying down the following day.
The husband checked into the hotel. There was a computer in his room, so he
decided to send an email to his wife. However, he accidentally left out one
letter in her email address, and without realizing his error, sent the
e-mail.
Meanwhile, somewhere in Houston, a widow had just returned home from her
husband's funeral. He was a Baptist minister who was called home to glory
following a heart attack.
The widow decided to check her e-mail expecting messages from relatives and
friends. After reading the first message, she screamed and fainted.
The widow's son rushed into the room, found his mother on the floor, and
saw the computer screen which read:
To: My Loving Wife
Subject: I've Arrived
Date: May 21, 2013
I know you're surprised to hear from me. They have computers here now and
you are allowed to send emails to your loved ones. I've just arrived and
have been checked in.
I've seen that everything has been prepared for your arrival tomorrow.
Looking forward to seeing you then! Hope your journey is as uneventful as
mine was.
P. S. Sure is freaking hot down here!!!
particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they
spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier.
Because of hectic schedules, it was difficult to coordinate their travel
schedules. So, the husband left Minnesota and flew to Florida on Thursday,
with his wife flying down the following day.
The husband checked into the hotel. There was a computer in his room, so he
decided to send an email to his wife. However, he accidentally left out one
letter in her email address, and without realizing his error, sent the
e-mail.
Meanwhile, somewhere in Houston, a widow had just returned home from her
husband's funeral. He was a Baptist minister who was called home to glory
following a heart attack.
The widow decided to check her e-mail expecting messages from relatives and
friends. After reading the first message, she screamed and fainted.
The widow's son rushed into the room, found his mother on the floor, and
saw the computer screen which read:
To: My Loving Wife
Subject: I've Arrived
Date: May 21, 2013
I know you're surprised to hear from me. They have computers here now and
you are allowed to send emails to your loved ones. I've just arrived and
have been checked in.
I've seen that everything has been prepared for your arrival tomorrow.
Looking forward to seeing you then! Hope your journey is as uneventful as
mine was.
P. S. Sure is freaking hot down here!!!
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Why Having a Home Mortgage is Financially Stressful
Taking out a mortgage on a home is one of the most stressful financial decisions a person or couple will have to make. Like a “Dooms Day Prepper”, one has to plan for all scenarios.
Do your homework on Mortgage Life and Term Insurance before you consider purchasing a home. Many insurance companies are now changing how they assess you for insurance by having the policy “underwritten” upfront. This could be because Marketplace a Canadian T.V. series aired an episode five years ago on Mortgage Life Insurance. Apparently, you are only being approved to make insurance premium payments. It is not until the event of a death that the policy is “underwritten” and scrutinized to the point that it may be denied. All the insurance premium payments you have made will be refunded. This is great for the insurance companies because most people outlive the policy.
Real estate prices have risen dramatically across Canada since 2004 by 100%. If you were not a previous homeowner getting into the housing market now is very expensive. I can only imagine the stress young couples must feel trying to buy their first home.
My advise would be to start small, increase the value of your home by doing some renovating, and if necessary purchase a home with rental potential, for example a legal basement suite. Check with your City Hall for zoning bylaws, etc. and never act on hearsay, as the information may not be accurate.
The more fact finding you do will help concrete your home ownership plans and make the experience less stressful and rewarding.
Do your homework on Mortgage Life and Term Insurance before you consider purchasing a home. Many insurance companies are now changing how they assess you for insurance by having the policy “underwritten” upfront. This could be because Marketplace a Canadian T.V. series aired an episode five years ago on Mortgage Life Insurance. Apparently, you are only being approved to make insurance premium payments. It is not until the event of a death that the policy is “underwritten” and scrutinized to the point that it may be denied. All the insurance premium payments you have made will be refunded. This is great for the insurance companies because most people outlive the policy.
Real estate prices have risen dramatically across Canada since 2004 by 100%. If you were not a previous homeowner getting into the housing market now is very expensive. I can only imagine the stress young couples must feel trying to buy their first home.
My advise would be to start small, increase the value of your home by doing some renovating, and if necessary purchase a home with rental potential, for example a legal basement suite. Check with your City Hall for zoning bylaws, etc. and never act on hearsay, as the information may not be accurate.
The more fact finding you do will help concrete your home ownership plans and make the experience less stressful and rewarding.
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Having Fun with Numbers
1. Take your shoe size (only whole sizes).
2. Multiply it by 5.
3. Add 50.
4. Multiply by 20.
5. Add 1012, or 1013 if your birthday has already occurred.
6. Subtract the year you were born.
The first digit is your shoe size while the last 2 digits are your age.
2. Multiply it by 5.
3. Add 50.
4. Multiply by 20.
5. Add 1012, or 1013 if your birthday has already occurred.
6. Subtract the year you were born.
The first digit is your shoe size while the last 2 digits are your age.
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
The Best Recycling Opinion - "The Green Thing"
This was emailed to me, and it is quite comical and worth the read:
When I was checking out at the store the other day, the young cashier suggested to the much older woman in front of me, that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren't good for the environment.
The woman apologized and explained, "We didn't have this 'green thing' back in my earlier days."
The young clerk responded, "That's our problem today. Your generation did not care enough to save our environment for future generations."
She was right -- our generation didn't have the ‘green thing’ in its day.
Back then, we returned milk bottles, soda bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed, sterilized and refilled, so it could use the same bottles over and over. So they really were recycled.
But we didn't have the ‘green thing’ back in our day.
Grocery stores bagged our groceries in brown paper bags that we reused for numerous things, most memorable besides household garbage bags, was the use of brown paper bags as book covers for our schoolbooks. This was to ensure that public property, (the books provided for our use by the school) was not defaced by our scribbling. Then we were able to personalize our books on the brown paper bags.
But too bad we didn't do the ‘green thing’ back then.
We walked up stairs, because we didn't have an escalator in every store and office building. We walked to the grocery store and didn't climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time we had to go two blocks.
But she was right. We didn't have the ‘green thing’ in our day.
Back then, we washed the baby's diapers because we didn't have the throwaway kind. We dried clothes on a line, not in an energy-gobbling machine burning up 220 volts -- wind and solar power really did dry our clothes back in our early days. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing.
But that young lady is right; we didn't have the ‘green thing’ back in our day.
Back then, we had one TV, or radio, in the house -- not a TV in every room. And the TV had a small screen the size of a handkerchief (remember them?), not a screen the size of Prince Edward Island. In the kitchen, we blended and stirred by hand because we didn't have electric machines to do everything for us. When we packaged a fragile item to send in the mail, we used wadded up old newspapers to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap. Back then, we didn't fire up an engine and burn gasoline just to cut the lawn. We used a push mower that ran on human power. We exercised by working so we didn't need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity.
But she's right; we didn't have the ‘green thing’ back then.
We drank from a fountain when we were thirsty instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time we had a drink of water. We refilled writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen, and we replaced the razor blades in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull.
But we didn't have the ‘green thing’ back then.
Back then, people took the streetcar or a bus and kids rode their bikes to school or walked instead of turning their moms into a 24-hour taxi service in the family's $45,000 SUV or van, which cost what a whole house did before the ‘green thing’. We had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And we didn't need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 23,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest burger joint.
But isn't it sad that the current generation laments how wasteful we old folks were just because we didn't have the ‘green thing’ back then?
Please forward this on to another selfish old person who needs a lesson in conservation from a smartass young person...
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to piss us off...especially from a smartass who can't make change without the cash register telling them how much.
When I was checking out at the store the other day, the young cashier suggested to the much older woman in front of me, that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren't good for the environment.
The woman apologized and explained, "We didn't have this 'green thing' back in my earlier days."
The young clerk responded, "That's our problem today. Your generation did not care enough to save our environment for future generations."
She was right -- our generation didn't have the ‘green thing’ in its day.
Back then, we returned milk bottles, soda bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed, sterilized and refilled, so it could use the same bottles over and over. So they really were recycled.
But we didn't have the ‘green thing’ back in our day.
Grocery stores bagged our groceries in brown paper bags that we reused for numerous things, most memorable besides household garbage bags, was the use of brown paper bags as book covers for our schoolbooks. This was to ensure that public property, (the books provided for our use by the school) was not defaced by our scribbling. Then we were able to personalize our books on the brown paper bags.
But too bad we didn't do the ‘green thing’ back then.
We walked up stairs, because we didn't have an escalator in every store and office building. We walked to the grocery store and didn't climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time we had to go two blocks.
But she was right. We didn't have the ‘green thing’ in our day.
Back then, we washed the baby's diapers because we didn't have the throwaway kind. We dried clothes on a line, not in an energy-gobbling machine burning up 220 volts -- wind and solar power really did dry our clothes back in our early days. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing.
But that young lady is right; we didn't have the ‘green thing’ back in our day.
Back then, we had one TV, or radio, in the house -- not a TV in every room. And the TV had a small screen the size of a handkerchief (remember them?), not a screen the size of Prince Edward Island. In the kitchen, we blended and stirred by hand because we didn't have electric machines to do everything for us. When we packaged a fragile item to send in the mail, we used wadded up old newspapers to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap. Back then, we didn't fire up an engine and burn gasoline just to cut the lawn. We used a push mower that ran on human power. We exercised by working so we didn't need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity.
But she's right; we didn't have the ‘green thing’ back then.
We drank from a fountain when we were thirsty instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time we had a drink of water. We refilled writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen, and we replaced the razor blades in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull.
But we didn't have the ‘green thing’ back then.
Back then, people took the streetcar or a bus and kids rode their bikes to school or walked instead of turning their moms into a 24-hour taxi service in the family's $45,000 SUV or van, which cost what a whole house did before the ‘green thing’. We had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And we didn't need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 23,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest burger joint.
But isn't it sad that the current generation laments how wasteful we old folks were just because we didn't have the ‘green thing’ back then?
Please forward this on to another selfish old person who needs a lesson in conservation from a smartass young person...
We don't like being old in the first place, so it doesn't take much to piss us off...especially from a smartass who can't make change without the cash register telling them how much.
Sunday, 28 April 2013
Why our Vehicle Shouldn’t Respond Like our Computer?
"If the auto industry had developed technology like the computer industry, we would all be driving vehicles with the following characteristics:
For no reason whatsoever, your vehicle would crash...twice a day.
Every time they repainted the lines in the road, you would have to buy a new vehicle.
Occasionally, your vehicle would die on the freeway for no reason. You would have to pull to the side of the road, close all of the windows, shut off the vehicle, restart it, and reopen the windows before you could continue. For some reason you would simply accept this.
Occasionally, executing a maneuver such as a left turn would cause your vehicle to shut down and refuse to restart, in which case you would have to reinstall the engine.
Macintosh would make a vehicle that was powered by the sun, was reliable, five times as fast and twice as easy to drive - but would run on only five percent of the roads.
The oil, water temperature, and alternator warning lights would all be replaced by a single "This Vehicle Has Performed an Illegal Operation" warning light.
The airbag system would ask, "Are you sure?" before deploying.
Occasionally, for no reason whatsoever, your vehicle would lock you out and refuse to let you in until you simultaneously lifted the door handle, turned the key and grabbed hold of the radio antenna.
Every time a new vehicle was introduced, vehicle buyers would have to learn how to drive all over again because none of the controls would operate in the same manner as the old vehicle.
You'd have to press the "Start" button to turn the engine off."
For no reason whatsoever, your vehicle would crash...twice a day.
Every time they repainted the lines in the road, you would have to buy a new vehicle.
Occasionally, your vehicle would die on the freeway for no reason. You would have to pull to the side of the road, close all of the windows, shut off the vehicle, restart it, and reopen the windows before you could continue. For some reason you would simply accept this.
Occasionally, executing a maneuver such as a left turn would cause your vehicle to shut down and refuse to restart, in which case you would have to reinstall the engine.
Macintosh would make a vehicle that was powered by the sun, was reliable, five times as fast and twice as easy to drive - but would run on only five percent of the roads.
The oil, water temperature, and alternator warning lights would all be replaced by a single "This Vehicle Has Performed an Illegal Operation" warning light.
The airbag system would ask, "Are you sure?" before deploying.
Occasionally, for no reason whatsoever, your vehicle would lock you out and refuse to let you in until you simultaneously lifted the door handle, turned the key and grabbed hold of the radio antenna.
Every time a new vehicle was introduced, vehicle buyers would have to learn how to drive all over again because none of the controls would operate in the same manner as the old vehicle.
You'd have to press the "Start" button to turn the engine off."
Sunday, 21 April 2013
Childhood a Time Gone By - 6 is an Age to Remember
In our youth the sun seemed to shine everyday, the trees seemed to reach up to the stars, every landscape was our playground and every playground revealed a treasure. We knew no fear and embraced our world with excitement and wonder.
Our childhood holds precious memories of a time gone by, an innocent view - yet not shattered, a safe place - sleep is deep and undisturbed, and time goes on forever and ever.
If I could travel back in time, to the age when I was six, I would stop time here for an eternity. It was a time when I could climb the highest tree without the fear of falling, a time when the simplest things could become a toy, and exploration of the neighbourhood could only rival Christopher Columbus.
As adults, responsibilities and hidden fears have replaced young passion - for toys that are more challenging; travel that is more exotic; rewarding accomplishments; and the giving of ourselves for the care and happiness of our loved ones, and for others.
Our childhood holds precious memories of a time gone by, an innocent view - yet not shattered, a safe place - sleep is deep and undisturbed, and time goes on forever and ever.
If I could travel back in time, to the age when I was six, I would stop time here for an eternity. It was a time when I could climb the highest tree without the fear of falling, a time when the simplest things could become a toy, and exploration of the neighbourhood could only rival Christopher Columbus.
As adults, responsibilities and hidden fears have replaced young passion - for toys that are more challenging; travel that is more exotic; rewarding accomplishments; and the giving of ourselves for the care and happiness of our loved ones, and for others.
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Why When We Hate does Physical and Spiritual Harm
It has been said, “When a man hates the only person he hurts is himself, because the person he hates does not know his hate, and others don’t care.”
We all from time to time, have been filled with rage, hatred and loathing because it is in our make-up as human beings. This saying really makes one think about the damage we do to our own selves, both physically and spiritually with little consequence. We accomplish nothing.
We all from time to time, have been filled with rage, hatred and loathing because it is in our make-up as human beings. This saying really makes one think about the damage we do to our own selves, both physically and spiritually with little consequence. We accomplish nothing.
Thursday, 11 April 2013
The Best Mother's Day Poem - What is a Mother?
A mother is someone who knows all our needs
Our hopes and our dreams and desires.
With a genuine interest in all that we do
Someone who guides and inspires.
The heart of a mother is full of compassion
Is generous, kind, and forgiving.
The smile of a mother is loving and tender
And adds so much gladness to living.
A mother is someone with infinite patience
Who soothes all our troubles away.
Someone with limitless faith in her children
And love for them day after day.
A mother can make a home out of a house
By being just thoughtful and sweet.
By her warm understanding and gentleness, too
That makes life more rich and complete.
A mother is full of true wisdom and strength
Of loveliness, insight, and grace.
She is someone whose love we will cherish forever
Yes, no one can take MOTHER'S place!
Our hopes and our dreams and desires.
With a genuine interest in all that we do
Someone who guides and inspires.
The heart of a mother is full of compassion
Is generous, kind, and forgiving.
The smile of a mother is loving and tender
And adds so much gladness to living.
A mother is someone with infinite patience
Who soothes all our troubles away.
Someone with limitless faith in her children
And love for them day after day.
A mother can make a home out of a house
By being just thoughtful and sweet.
By her warm understanding and gentleness, too
That makes life more rich and complete.
A mother is full of true wisdom and strength
Of loveliness, insight, and grace.
She is someone whose love we will cherish forever
Yes, no one can take MOTHER'S place!
Sunday, 24 March 2013
Spring Cleaning and Getting Organized Made Easy
With the coming change in season, longer days with more sunlight illuminating our homes, also comes the dreaded spring-cleaning. This is the time of year we feel rejuvenated. We have excess energy and vigour and feel quite capable of taking on insurmountable tasks and projects. Ah, spring is in the air and so is the dust, dirt and debris, inside and out that has accumulated over the dismal winter months.
Pick your weapons. Extendable poles to reach those high areas with ease; dry cloth sweepers to get under difficult to move furniture; light weight vacuum cleaner; leaf blower with bag for quick yard cleanup and a power washer for easy removal of dirt, mould and stains on cement patios, garage floors and vinyl siding. Try using a small painter’s bucket or ice cream pail, they fit nicely in smaller sinks and under faucets, and will help reduce back fatigue with less weight and bending. Use a microfiber cloth, well wringed out, on mirrors, tiles and windows to avoid streaking. On large mirrors and windows, use a soft, rubber blade squeegee, which will help make the job seem effortless.
Storage solutions are vital for any home small or large, and they do not have to be expensive. Make use of all the attractive, and versatile storage boxes and containers available at many department, hardware and pharmacy stores. Be creative, find uses for them throughout the home, garage and out of doors. For instance, I found an inexpensive small, vinyl deck box which also combos as a seat, to put my watering jug, plant fertilizer, yard gloves, etc. in. I have also discovered that those ready to assemble wardrobe units work great in the garage for brooms, rakes, mops and large items that do not fit on a shelf. Wardrobes can be found in varied widths, and on sale at most department and hardware stores.
With a little brainstorming I found the perfect solution for those clothing items, which may be deemed wearable again before throwing into the wash; an ottoman or storage chest placed at the foot of a bed, with a hinged lid will keep them out of sight. Using an ottoman at an entrance also works great for storing away, while not in use, the pet bed and blanket. Closet space can also be repurposed, in addition to outer jackets and footwear a rectangular laundry hamper fits nicely next to the shoes and a larger closet will accommodate a sewing machine cabinet for easy use.
Pick your weapons. Extendable poles to reach those high areas with ease; dry cloth sweepers to get under difficult to move furniture; light weight vacuum cleaner; leaf blower with bag for quick yard cleanup and a power washer for easy removal of dirt, mould and stains on cement patios, garage floors and vinyl siding. Try using a small painter’s bucket or ice cream pail, they fit nicely in smaller sinks and under faucets, and will help reduce back fatigue with less weight and bending. Use a microfiber cloth, well wringed out, on mirrors, tiles and windows to avoid streaking. On large mirrors and windows, use a soft, rubber blade squeegee, which will help make the job seem effortless.
Storage solutions are vital for any home small or large, and they do not have to be expensive. Make use of all the attractive, and versatile storage boxes and containers available at many department, hardware and pharmacy stores. Be creative, find uses for them throughout the home, garage and out of doors. For instance, I found an inexpensive small, vinyl deck box which also combos as a seat, to put my watering jug, plant fertilizer, yard gloves, etc. in. I have also discovered that those ready to assemble wardrobe units work great in the garage for brooms, rakes, mops and large items that do not fit on a shelf. Wardrobes can be found in varied widths, and on sale at most department and hardware stores.
With a little brainstorming I found the perfect solution for those clothing items, which may be deemed wearable again before throwing into the wash; an ottoman or storage chest placed at the foot of a bed, with a hinged lid will keep them out of sight. Using an ottoman at an entrance also works great for storing away, while not in use, the pet bed and blanket. Closet space can also be repurposed, in addition to outer jackets and footwear a rectangular laundry hamper fits nicely next to the shoes and a larger closet will accommodate a sewing machine cabinet for easy use.
Thursday, 7 March 2013
Book of Genesis - Is a Dog and Cat a Pet from God?
It is reported that the following edition of the Book of Genesis was discovered in the Dead Sea Scrolls? If authentic, it would shed light on the question "where do pets come from?"
And Adam said, "Lord, when I was in the garden, you walked with me everyday. Now I do not see you anymore. I am lonesome here and it is difficult for me to remember how much you love me."
And God said, "No problem. I will create a companion for you that will be with you forever and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will know I love you, even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish and childish and unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourself."
And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam.
And it was a good animal. And God was pleased. And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and he wagged his tail.
And Adam said, "But, Lord, I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom and all the good names are taken and I cannot think of a name for this new animal."
God said, "No problem! Because I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG." And Dog lived with Adam, was a companion to him and loved him. And Adam was comforted. And God was pleased. And Dog was content and wagged his tail.
After a while, it came to pass that Adam's guardian angel came to the Lord and said, "Lord, Adam has become filled with pride. He struts and preens like a peacock and he believes he is worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught him that he is loved, but no one has taught him humility.
And the Lord said, "No problem! I will create for him a companion who will live with him forever and who will see him as he is. The companion will remind him of his limitations, so he will know that he is not always worthy of adoration."
And God created CAT to be a companion to Adam. And Cat would not obey Adam. And when Adam gazed into Cat's eyes, he was reminded that he was not the Supreme Being. And Adam learned humility. And God was pleased. And Adam greatly improved. And Cat did not care one way or the other.
Saturday, 2 March 2013
Recycling and Water Consumption
I am all for recycling my tins, bottles and paper products but there is one glaring factor I just can’t justify, the amount of water it takes to clean some recyclable containers. For instance, Cheez Whiz, peanut butter and mayonnaise jars, margarine tubs, cream soup cans and other greasy, gooey and sticky containers.
It’s not as simple as just putting these containers in your dishwasher, as any residue left behind is now baked on, you also risk having your other dishes coming out filmy, and overtime your dishwasher and plumbing can become built-up and begin to smell.
So what are we suppose to do? Well, we can use some paper towel, some dish detergent with hot water, and then they would ready for the dishwasher or we can throw them in the garbage, but the latter in some places can come with a fine. Even with one’s best effort the bottom line is some recycling requires the use of water.
Perhaps, when the time comes, and we have to ration out our drinking water, governments worldwide will make the industry switch to biodegradable plastics for such uses.
Friday, 22 February 2013
Chihuahua Property Laws
1. If I like it, it's mine.
2. If it's in my mouth, it's mine.
3. If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.
4. If I can take it from you, it's mine.
5. If it looks like mine, it's mine.
6. If I saw it first, it's mine.
7. If it's edible, it's mine.
8. If it's not edible, it's still mine.
9. If I chew something up, all of the pieces are mine.
10. If it's mine, it will never be yours.
11. If I get tired of it, it's yours.
12. If I want it back, it's mine.
2. If it's in my mouth, it's mine.
3. If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.
4. If I can take it from you, it's mine.
5. If it looks like mine, it's mine.
6. If I saw it first, it's mine.
7. If it's edible, it's mine.
8. If it's not edible, it's still mine.
9. If I chew something up, all of the pieces are mine.
10. If it's mine, it will never be yours.
11. If I get tired of it, it's yours.
12. If I want it back, it's mine.
Monday, 11 February 2013
Poem - Words of Comfort for a Family in Grief
The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning, that God was going to call your name.
In life, we loved you dearly.
In death, we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories; your love is still our guide.
Though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Author Unknown
We little knew that morning, that God was going to call your name.
In life, we loved you dearly.
In death, we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories; your love is still our guide.
Though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Author Unknown
Friday, 18 January 2013
Learning How to Be Happy
For some there is good reason to be unhappy, but for the rest of us it really is a state of mind and decision-making.
Perhaps, feeling happiness when there is adversity in the world, presents an underlying sense of guilt. Is there in the forefront a past event we harbour, and is yesterday taking precedence over today?
Regardless of our emotional state, we can to a certain degree, nurture behaviours so that the impact of our unhappiness is somewhat diminished.
Get enough sleep and rest, being tired can make you depressed. Do not dwell on sad and stressful events past, present and future. Train your mind to focus on happier thoughts, be active get involved in the things that give you a sense of accomplishment and pleasure, perhaps a hobby you enjoy, a book that inspires you, or just tidying and cleaning up around the home.
Loneliness also contributes to our feelings of unhappiness and this is perhaps the most difficult one to make change. Even in a good relationship do not expect your mate to fulfill all your needs; being ‘needy’ will make you both miserable.
“To thyme own self be true”, examine who you really are and what you value most. Be the person you are supposed to be not the person you are expected to be.
I work with single, seniors on a daily basis and living alone is a hard pill to swallow. Some have a pet to care for and come home to, some do volunteer work; which can all be a comfort, but it still does not replace human companionship. I have often wondered why they do not share a dwelling with a compatible friend. Set your boundaries, respect each other’s privacy and space, and enjoy the presence of having someone in the home sharing meals and casual conversation.
A gospel minister said, “God wants us to be happy” and it is my belief that we have to make the necessary changes to achieve this. No matter what your circumstances are be open to change; if you’re lonely there is someone out there that is lonely too, if you're financially stricken there is someone out there financially stricken too, if you're disabled there is someone out there disabled too.
Of course, like any relationship, you need to make a wise decision, and if you can make it work; the road to happiness is best when shared.
Perhaps, feeling happiness when there is adversity in the world, presents an underlying sense of guilt. Is there in the forefront a past event we harbour, and is yesterday taking precedence over today?
Regardless of our emotional state, we can to a certain degree, nurture behaviours so that the impact of our unhappiness is somewhat diminished.
Get enough sleep and rest, being tired can make you depressed. Do not dwell on sad and stressful events past, present and future. Train your mind to focus on happier thoughts, be active get involved in the things that give you a sense of accomplishment and pleasure, perhaps a hobby you enjoy, a book that inspires you, or just tidying and cleaning up around the home.
Loneliness also contributes to our feelings of unhappiness and this is perhaps the most difficult one to make change. Even in a good relationship do not expect your mate to fulfill all your needs; being ‘needy’ will make you both miserable.
“To thyme own self be true”, examine who you really are and what you value most. Be the person you are supposed to be not the person you are expected to be.
I work with single, seniors on a daily basis and living alone is a hard pill to swallow. Some have a pet to care for and come home to, some do volunteer work; which can all be a comfort, but it still does not replace human companionship. I have often wondered why they do not share a dwelling with a compatible friend. Set your boundaries, respect each other’s privacy and space, and enjoy the presence of having someone in the home sharing meals and casual conversation.
A gospel minister said, “God wants us to be happy” and it is my belief that we have to make the necessary changes to achieve this. No matter what your circumstances are be open to change; if you’re lonely there is someone out there that is lonely too, if you're financially stricken there is someone out there financially stricken too, if you're disabled there is someone out there disabled too.
Of course, like any relationship, you need to make a wise decision, and if you can make it work; the road to happiness is best when shared.
Monday, 7 January 2013
Have Your Cake and Eat It Too - Say No to Diets
Everything in moderation is my philosophy. There is not a day that goes by when you do not hear “this and that” is bad for you. We are constantly being educated about our diet; cholesterol and blood sugar levels; the evils of fast foods, sugary sweets, pop and alcohol beverages, etc. Do they really expect us, for the sake of our health, to live such complicated and humdrum lifestyles, or are they promoting all this rhetoric for their own vested interests?
The very thing we all need every day is clean water, yet too much water can be hazardous to your health. Unless you have a health restriction or allergies, limiting yourself to a piece of cake every now and then should be all right.
On a daily basis just remind yourself that "too much of a good thing is not a good thing". If you practise calm resignation, and apply moderation to everything you do, you maybe surprised how well balanced and peaceful you feel.
The very thing we all need every day is clean water, yet too much water can be hazardous to your health. Unless you have a health restriction or allergies, limiting yourself to a piece of cake every now and then should be all right.
On a daily basis just remind yourself that "too much of a good thing is not a good thing". If you practise calm resignation, and apply moderation to everything you do, you maybe surprised how well balanced and peaceful you feel.
Wednesday, 2 January 2013
Why High Cost and Interest Rate Hurt the Economy?
The 'fiscal cliff ' is behind us for now!
All of us, being able to spend money, fuel the global economy. Making purchases is linked to the costs we have to pay for our basic needs. While incomes remain level, rising inflation, taxes and interest rates is not a good scenario.
Unfortunately, what is looming on the horizon is the need to rein in spending and pay down credit cards. Sounds reasonable to me, and a lot of T.V. programs and debt counselling services advise this. Even government officials are stressing the debt to income ratio is high and have implemented new mortgage qualification requirements.
Without any constructive solutions, it is easy to climb on the bandwagon and tell people not to buy and spend. It is my belief that the average citizen is using their credit to pay for emergent needs like medical, dental, veterinarian, vehicle and home maintenance. Saying they are irresponsible is easier than finding a solution.
Is there a solution, perhaps - keeping taxes and payroll deductions low - the government should not be providing social support, this function needs to be returned back to the family and the church - bank credit card ‘interest rates’ need to be regulated.
All of us, being able to spend money, fuel the global economy. Making purchases is linked to the costs we have to pay for our basic needs. While incomes remain level, rising inflation, taxes and interest rates is not a good scenario.
Unfortunately, what is looming on the horizon is the need to rein in spending and pay down credit cards. Sounds reasonable to me, and a lot of T.V. programs and debt counselling services advise this. Even government officials are stressing the debt to income ratio is high and have implemented new mortgage qualification requirements.
Without any constructive solutions, it is easy to climb on the bandwagon and tell people not to buy and spend. It is my belief that the average citizen is using their credit to pay for emergent needs like medical, dental, veterinarian, vehicle and home maintenance. Saying they are irresponsible is easier than finding a solution.
Is there a solution, perhaps - keeping taxes and payroll deductions low - the government should not be providing social support, this function needs to be returned back to the family and the church - bank credit card ‘interest rates’ need to be regulated.
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