tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22007278903487853172024-03-25T01:09:52.384-05:00Random Thoughts by SuzanneThis blog will be for sharing whatever is on my mind at the moment. One day it might be about a book or a recipe that I have enjoyed-or didn't! Another day, it could be about hopes and dreams, family antics, or genealogy how-to ideas. It will be randomly random, as in some posts will be "this day of the week fun" and others will be just whatever is on my mind at the time. I look forward to your comments.Suzanne McClendonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15563562309945754772noreply@blogger.comBlogger279125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2200727890348785317.post-78454396973353961292017-01-02T19:24:00.001-06:002017-01-02T19:24:37.302-06:00Homespun Devotions: URGENT Prayers Needed!!Please pray for this family, most especially Kristen and the baby! Thank you.
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Braden is a little guy that has been fighting cancer for several years now. He was just three years old, a toddler, when diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma. In 2009, he suffered a relapse. The odds were against him as the medical community indicated that people rarely, if ever, survive a relapse of this cancer. Here we are in 2013, and this little fighter is still here. Praise the Lord!<br />
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There is so much more to the story. They are a family of fighters. You see, during Braden's battle for life, his mama was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. Their story is one of a mama who won't take no for an answer and a little boy who has a life to live and won't let the "c" word stand in his way.<br />
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Braden's mama, Deliece, has written a book about their journey thus far, how important the detours of life are, and how, through faith, you can face anything. <br />
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Please help to support Braden's Hope by clicking the button at the top of this post or over in the sidebar. Read their story. His mama can tell it better than anybody. Most of all, please pray for healing and restoration for Braden and for his mommy.<br />
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Thank you for your consideration and most of all for your prayers!
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Fighting back the tears of grief.
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Much has been happening for our family, the most exciting being that our youngest two children started college last week. Now, all three of our remaining children are in college. Here is the school swallowing my babies:
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I have been exercising attempts at creativity on the retail merchandising level, sometimes to the tune of 80+ hours a week. I've been too tired to even remember my name most days!
It isn't the path that I had intended for my artistic spirit, but it is an area that can and does make a difference to others and that is what is important, right?
It does give me the opportunity to take pictures that I wouldn't ordinarily be able to take. Ice over beer under florescent lighting can make for some interesting pictures to play with in the various Photoshop filters. Sometimes people break bottles in the parking lot and the glass shines so pretty that I have to snap it.
Here are the remains of a blue bottle in the parking lot.
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And this is what I did to it in Photoshop using various filters.
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I am having fun taking pictures and altering them to the point of being unrecognizable. Would you have seen broken glass in that last picture?
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I would rather have free international travel. I would love to go to Ireland and to Italy and maybe a few other places along the way.
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I wasn't given a middle name. Neither was my sister. Our mama figured that our maiden name would be our middle name once we got married, so we didn't need one. Boy, did that cause no end of teasing and arguments at school. Nobody believed that I didn't have a middle name. They thought that I had one that I didn't want to share because it was too weird for words or something.
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It would be much easier to name a time when I <b><i>didn't</i></b> get into trouble! I was bad about back-talking to mama and that didn't go over very well with either of my parents. I remember one time calling my mama's brain usage into question. I think that what I said hurt her feelings, but it ticked my daddy off big time.
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This picture reminds me of jelly beans, so the first thought in my mind was "pretty colors, but ICK!"
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Thank you for your patience. Have a great weekend!
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We got sad news today. <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/obit/story/2012-05-06/goober-pyle-george-lindsey-obit/54787304/1">George Lindsey</a>, the guy that played Goober the gas station attendant, has died.
Rest in peace, "Goober"!<br />
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I have been participating in the <a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/p/what-is-blogging-from-to-z.html">A to Z Blogging Challenge</a> on my other blog named <a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com">P.S. Annie!</a> It has been fun and tomorrow is the last day.
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Here are the links to those A to Z Blogging Challenge posts. I hope that you'll stop by P.S. Annie! to read and comment on them. Thanks!
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Week One: April 1 - 7
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/z-blog-challenge-is-for-annie.html">A is for Annie</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/z-blogging-challenge-b-is-for-bruce-and.html">B is for Bruce and Bobby</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-c-is-for.html">C is for Cemetery</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-d-is-for-dallas.html">D is for Dallas</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-e-is-for-evelyn.html">E is for Evelyn</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-f-is-for-fowler.html">F is for Fowler</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-g-is-for-gunter.html">G is for Gunter</a>
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Week Two: April 9 - 14
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-i-is-for.html">I is for Isabella</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-j-is-for-jesus.html">J is for Jesus</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-k-is-for-kansas.html">K is for Kansas</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-l-is-for-leon.html">L is for Leon</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-m-is-for-maggie.html">M is for Maggie</a>
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Week Three: April 16 - 21
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-o-is-for.html">O is for Oliphant</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-p-is-for.html">P is for Pauline</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-q-is-for.html">Q is for Quilting</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-r-is-for-roses.html">R is for Roses</a>
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Week Four: April 23 - 28
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-t-is-for.html">T is for Timeline</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-u-is-for.html">U is for University of South Carolina</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-v-is-for-vegan.html">V is for Vegan</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-w-is-for.html">W is for Wedding</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-x-is-for-xxx.html">X is for XXX Rated</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-y-is-for.html">Y is for Yesterday</a>
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<a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-z-is-for-zoo.html">Z is for Zoo</a>
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She was a strong lady, outspoken and blunt. She said what she meant and you didn't have to question where you stood with her. Inside, she was a teddy bear. She had need of many stitches along the way to keep that heart together because life wasn't easy for her. Hurts were many, but still her love was strong.<br />
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Please be sure to visit my responses to the <a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/">A to Z Blogging Challenge</a> at my other blog, <a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/">P.S. Annie!</a> <a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/z-blog-challenge-is-for-annie.html">A</a>, <a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/z-blogging-challenge-b-is-for-bruce-and.html">B</a>, and <a href="http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-z-blogging-challenge-c-is-for.html">C</a> have been posted so far.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>1. Did you prank, get pranked or ignore April Fool's Day?</b></i></blockquote><br />
I got pranked and a big-time pranking it was! I have been waiting for ages for the release of the 1940 Census. Today, April 2, is the release date. One of the genealogy related blogs, <a href="http://rootdig.blogspot.com/2012/04/little-known-act-delays-1940-census.html">RootDig</a>, that I receive via e-mail sent out a note about a federal act that would keep it from being released without a presidential directive. ACK! I was all ready to send out a post of my own griping about this eleventh hour snatching, but I needed to go back to that blog e-mail to get the link for the offending Act. I clicked the link to be greeted by the fact that it was an April Fool's joke. Too funny! I'm glad that I hadn't posted my upset post! The only thing I can think of that would have been worse would be an e-mail saying that the depository housing the 1940 Census had burned. I would have been bawling my eyes out so hard that I wouldn't have been able to read the words "April Fool!" They got me good!<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>2. What is the most unusual thing you have in your pantry or refrigerator right now?</b></i></blockquote><br />
We have balloons in the freezer. Our youngest daughter makes balloon animals and these balloons have to be stored in the freezer before she makes them into animals.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>3. If you were in the "Miss America" (or another) talent competition, what would your talent be?</b></i></blockquote><br />
If I were in the Miss America contest, I would have to say my biggest talent would be making people see something that isn't there, because if they saw what was there, I wouldn't be in the competition. :)<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>4. What is one thing you miss about being a kid?</b></i></blockquote><br />
The freedom to not worry about adult responsibilities. Worrying about how to clothe and feed people was for the grown-ups to worry about and I knew they'd take care of it. I also miss being able to zip around through the woods on my bicycle. That was lots of fun.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>5. If you HAD to change your name, what would you change it to? </b></i> </blockquote><br />
I would possibly change it to "Lily". "Suzanne" means lily and it is a flower that I like very much, especially tiger lilies.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>1. What's the last job you did that required elbow grease?</b></i></blockquote><br />
I would have to say scrubbing the shower. This house had a mold problem (I think this whole part of Texas has a mold problem!) and it is most evident in the bathroom.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>2. March Madness, aka the men's Division I basketball championship, is nearing an end. What sort of 'madness' has your house seen this month?</b></i></blockquote><br />
I would have to say getting ready for the graduations of both our youngest son and youngest daughter. The invitations have been delivered and the caps and gowns have arrived. The rings have shown no sign of getting here any time soon, so there may not be a ring ceremony at the graduation ceremony. We still need to order the cake and make other party arrangements. We had to change the date for the ceremony several times due to conflicts, but hopefully this one sticks!<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>3. What's your favorite shop for browsing?</b></i></blockquote><br />
My favorite stores are bookstores, home improvement stores and some craft stores. Generally, though, I'd rather browse online instead of in person. <br />
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<blockquote><i><b>4. Is there ever a time when giving up makes sense?</b></i></blockquote><br />
Yes, I think so. Sometimes pursuing something is just totally pointless or even dangerous.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>5. What's a song you love that contains the name of a city, state or country in its title?</b></i></blockquote><br />
I like the song Austin by Blake Shelton.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>6. When did you first begin using a computer?</b></i></blockquote><br />
We got our first home computer in 1996. I was scared of it at first, afraid that I'd end up launching a missile or something. It was probably late 1996 or early 1997 when I got brave enough to try it out.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>7. Did you buy girl scout cookies this year? What's your favorite?</b></i></blockquote><br />
Yes. We got the shortbread cookies and peanut butter cookies. David loves the shortbread cookies and the peanut butter ones are my favorite. Personally, I think the shortbread cookies are great, too, especially with peanut butter on them. :)<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>8. Insert your own random thought here.</b></i></blockquote><br />
I'm thinking lots about how things will go for us once all of the kids are in college. We'll have three there this fall. On the one hand this will give us opportunity to do more jobs, but it might also mean a lot more driving back and forth to the school as we only have one car and that isn't going to change any time soon.<br />
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I'm also excited about the impending release of the 1940 US Census. I am going to be an indexer and hope that I do a good job of it. Mistakes are frustrating all the way around. I just hope that I'll be able to decipher the handwriting!<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>Describe an outfit you LOVED wearing.</b></i></blockquote><br />
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Back in the late 1980s, I had a blue chambray skirt and top. The skirt was supposed to be about mid-calf length, but on me, it came to my ankles. I like skirts on the long side, so that was OK with me. There was a ruffle at the bottom of the skirt. The shirt had pearl-like buttons. I wore it out instead of tucked in. <br />
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I also wore a metal belt that had circle links and ovals with some sort of design that I can't remember at the moment. This <a href="http://shop.stagestores.com/catalog/product/view/id/159008/s/fantas-eyes-concho-chain-belt/">belt</a> is about as close as I've been able to find in a web search. While the links on mine were round, the closed metal pieces were ovals.<br />
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I had white boots with little pointed heels similar to these <a href="http://www.westernweddingboots.com/ladies/uniquebridalwear/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=1358&zenid=cf23714501c4c9d2a3242e5f0d0c8677">Victorian boots</a>. The boots were just above ankle high and had pointy toes. I loved those boots, although they were exactly the best choice for climbing on Stone Mountain. I wrecked them there. <br />
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I don't think that I have any pictures of myself in this outfit. It was one of my late father-in-law's favorites to see me in. Because he really liked it, this is the outfit that I wore to his funeral. My husband really liked it, too. I don't know whatever happened to it, but I would love to have an outfit like that again. <br />
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<blockquote><i><b>1. The first day of spring is here...do you enjoy working in the yard? Weeding, raking, mowing, planting-your favorite springtime garden chore? How about your least favorite?</b></i></blockquote><br />
Yes, I enjoy working in the yard, but not when it is a zillion degrees out there. I was making progress until someone interfered with my efforts, then I got sick. I just haven't totally gotten back into the swing of things yet. It is too squishy to do much of anything out there right now. But PTL for all of the rain because we sure needed it.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>2. What puts a spring in your step?</b></i></blockquote><br />
My feet can't do too much "springing" right now because one of them is still recovering from a fall. But, what excites me is genealogy and visiting cemeteries looking for tombstones and statuary to photograph.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>3. Describe a time when you had to spring into action?</b></i></blockquote><br />
The first thought that comes to mind for me was when one of my daughter's got a broken arm. She was out playing with the older kids and they were using a basketball as a soccer ball and it clipped the tips of her fingers. When that happened, it snapped both the radius and the ulna clean through right at the growth point near the wrist. It had to be reset and that had to be one of the most painful things that I've witnessed. They could have given her an anesthetic, but they said that would hurt her as much as the resetting. She told them to just go ahead without the anesthetic. She was maybe seven years old at the time. She was a trooper. I felt like screaming for her. It was awful. The weird thing about it was that it was healed in less than three weeks' time. I was very surprised at how fast it healed.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>4. We're having carrots for dinner...would you prefer yours raw or cooked?</b></i></blockquote><br />
I like them both ways, but preferred the cooked ones...cooked baby carrots are my favorite.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>5. Do you take the shampoos and other sundries from your hotel room when its time to check out?</b></i></blockquote><br />
Usually, especially if we have opened them already.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>6. What's the most enjoyable team or club you've belonged to and what was it that made it so?</b></i></blockquote><br />
I enjoyed being part of Baptist Young Women. It was a fun time of fellowship and learning and growing in our faith.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>7. Is cloning a sign of progress?</b></i></blockquote><br />
I suppose it could be seen as such, but I think it is more of a backing-up. Anything that has us playing God takes us further from Him, in my opinion, and isn't a true movement forward.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>8. Insert your own random thought here.</b></i></blockquote><br />
I wish that I were better about burying feelings on various things. I also think often about how funny some words are. Visually, they look like they would rhyme, like goes and does or goose and choose, but they don't rhyme at all when you say them. English is my native tongue, but it still doesn't make any sense to me. :)<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>This week's questions:</b></i></blockquote><br />
<i><b>1. How do you like your eggs?</b></i><br />
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I like them the most where the whites are cooked and the yolk is in a bubble that can be popped to make the yolk ooze everywhere. I also like them scrambled and boiled. <br />
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<i><b>2. Who is the last person you spoke to on the phone?</b></i><br />
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I think that it was my youngest son, but at the moment I'm not positive.<br />
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<i><b>3. Do you have a place you keep 'junk' in your home?</b></i><br />
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Yes.<br />
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<i><b>4. What is on your 'spring cleaning' list?</b></i><br />
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We're working on doing the entire house and rearranging how we're using the rooms.<br />
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<i><b>5. What blog post have you written recently that you'd like more people to know about? (don't forget to link it up)</b></i><br />
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It is a post on my One Thousand Gifts blog titled "<a href="http://1000gifts-suzanne.blogspot.com/2012/02/day-one-hundred-seventy-five.html">Forgiveness</a>". It is actually about a month old, but I haven't been too faithful with posting lately.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>1. St. Patrick's Day will be celebrated this coming Saturday...what's a favorite article of clothing you own that contains a touch o' the green?</b></i></blockquote><br />
I own several articles of clothing that are green and one I won't go into great detail on. I have a green peasant top with white embroidery down the front and another green top that might also be considered a peasant top, but I'm not sure. It has tassels for ties and they're forever getting knotted up, but I love the shirt. I also have a pink St. Patrick's themed shirt with shamrocks on it. <br />
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<blockquote><i><b>2. What's a favorite 'green space' in the town, state, or province where you live?</b></i></blockquote><br />
My favorite "green space" is a cemetery. Maybe that isn't what is meant by this question, but it is one of my favorite places to be.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>3. Do you wish you were taller, shorter, or think you're just about right in the height department?</b></i></blockquote><br />
My whole life I've wanted to be taller. I have been tired of being called names or having it pointed out to me (like I didn't already know!) that I am short. I am 4'10" tall, give or take, and at this point in my life I am fine with that. I'm a carbon copy of my grandma. I am the height that Heavenly Father intended for me to be and who am I to argue with what He thought best for me?<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>4. What's the surest way for someone to pick a fight with you?</b></i></blockquote><br />
Messing with one of my kids or my husband is a sure way to get something stirred up with me.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>5. Broccoli-Spinach-String Beans-Peas...of the four, your favorite green veg? (Or the one you dislike the least if that first option's too hard. I just know there's some veggie haters out there.)</b></i></blockquote><br />
I can't choose! I love all of them very much. <br />
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<blockquote><i><b>6. March is National Women's History Month...besides friends, neighbors and the women you're related to, who's a woman in history you admire and why?</b></i></blockquote><br />
This question took a lot of thought because the women that I admire the most are in the categories that are off limits. I would have to say Helen Keller. She had so much against her, but fought her way through it. She didn't let it hold her back or use it as a crutch to get out of making something of herself. I think she was a very strong woman. <br />
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Keep calm and dream on...in the good way. No matter what is falling apart around you, stay calm and hold onto your dreams. <br />
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The bluebonnets are in full swing here in Gulf Coast Texas!<br />
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I don't have a bedside table, but on the dresser are several CDs.<br />
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<blockquote><b>2. Hardback, Paperback or E-Reader?</b></blockquote><br />
I prefer hardbacks, but paperbacks are OK. I have used my husband's Kindle, but I really prefer the feel of a real book.<br />
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<blockquote><b>3. What is your 'go to' drink of choice?</b></blockquote><br />
Diet Coke!<br />
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<blockquote><b>4. How do you like to spend your birthday?</b></blockquote><br />
I like to have a nice dinner and my cake of choice is a Black Forest Cake. A ride in the country would be nice, too. <br />
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<blockquote><b>5. Finish this sentence - I would never be caught dead in ...</b></blockquote><br />
A coffin? Oh, yeah, I'm supposed to be dead in one of those...just not any time soon. :) OK, how about tight leather pants in Gulf Coast Texas when it is 110 degrees outside?<br />
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There's been a weird "funk" around here the last week or so. David and I just can't seem to get motivated to do the things we want and/or need to do. Allergies are wrecking the both of us, but we're pushing through (with no real brain power!)<br />
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We have managed to get our assignments done as well as some genealogy work that I hope to post about this week. Saturday evening I threw a monkey wrench in graveyard visiting by falling out of a stage entrance at the local college. I had just gotten out of my mouth to my husband to be careful and then SPLAT there I go falling out of it. I went to the ER because after the snapping that I felt I was concerned that it might be broken. It wasn't, thankfully. It is only sprained and feeling better at this particular moment. <br />
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I hope that all of you are doing well and I will try to get caught up with responding to your comments. Have a great week!Suzanne McClendonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15563562309945754772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2200727890348785317.post-25654567541119343742012-02-27T18:21:00.014-06:002012-02-28T18:26:57.981-06:00Meet Me on Monday by Acting BalancedThis Meet Me on Monday was started by <a href="http://www.actingbalanced.com/">Acting Balanced</a> because we missed Java from <a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/">Never Growing Old</a> so very much! Please be sure to visit both sites.<br />
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Here are today's Questions:<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>1. What was the first live concert you ever attended?</b></i></blockquote><br />
I believe that it was a Sandi Patty concert. She has an amazing voice!<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>2. What colors look best on you?</b></i></blockquote><br />
When I was a little girl, dark green looked great on me. Maybe it is still a good color for me, but I rarely if ever wear it. I generally stick to earth tones and occasionally a red slips in there. My preferred color is black.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>3. What is one thing about you that most people wouldn't know?</b></i></blockquote><br />
I am an incredibly bashful person and most people know this. But, during the delivery of my first baby, I had an audience. A class of about 30 student nurses (both male and female) asked if they could be present for the birth. I apparently told them yes, though I have no recollection of this.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>4. Who would you call to be bailed out of jail?</b></i></blockquote><br />
I don't know. Nobody I know has access to large sums of money at the drop of a hat. I'd just be toast.<br />
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<blockquote><i><b>5. What do you think is the greatest invention of your lifetime and why?</b></i></blockquote><br />
It certainly isn't Facebook, that's for sure. I'd be happy if that fell off of the planet and ceased to exist. I think that I would choose digital photography. Though I prefer the old ways and had a lot of fun watching my husband develop pictures in the darkroom, digital photography gives instant feedback to those of us lacking in patience. I can tell before I spend a zillion dollars to develop a roll of film whether the picture is worth printing or not. No wasted film, no wasted paper. Unfortunately, no physical darkroom either.<br />
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I look forward to the year ahead and appreciate the reading, commenting, and sharing that you all do here. <br />
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Have a great weekend!<br />
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<b><i>1. February 22nd is National Be Humble Day...what makes you proud? What keeps you humble?</i></b><br />
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My children make me very proud. They aren't out there running wild and getting into trouble. What keeps me humble is knowing that I'm just a tiny speck in the grand scheme of things and He loved me enough to secure my future.<br />
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<i><b>2. Where is the catch-all (aka dumping ground) in your house?</b></i><br />
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I think the whole house fits that description at the moment. <br />
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<b><i>3. Do you make it a point to visit State/National Parks when you travel or even in your own hometown? What's your favorite?</i></b><br />
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It is one thing that I'd like to do, but we don't often go anywhere that is near a state or national park. <br />
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<i><b>4. How would you define honor?</b></i><br />
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I think it is fighting and possibly dying for what you believe in. It is doing right even when it would be easier or more fun to do wrong. It is defending the defenseless. It is putting others before yourself.<br />
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<i><b>5. Angel's food or Devil's food-which cake do you prefer?</b></i><br />
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Devil's food wins, though I'm not at all fond of the name! I think "Brat's Food" would work so much better. I'm a brat, so I should know. :)<br />
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<i><b>6. What's the most recent road trip you've taken? Where did you go and how many hours did you spend in the car? Do you like to zoom to your destination without stopping or leisurely wind your way there with stops along the way? What is your car snack of choice?</b></i><br />
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We went further north in the state that had me driving for ten or so hours. If I had chosen to drive straight through Houston, there would have been less drive time overall, but there would have also been a freaked-out Suz at the end of the journey. We don't have the option of non-stop driving. One of us is diabetic and the other one is a old lady. Many stops are going to happen on any journey that we make. Generally, I like barbecue chips and Diet Coke. <br />
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<i><b>7. Recent headlines told how a preschool child in NC had their packed lunch from home taken away and a school lunch substituted by a school inspector who deemed the homemade lunch unhealthy. Reportedly the parent was then billed for the school lunch (chicken nugget meal) although an update to the story says the parent was not billed. The inspector was conducting a routine inspection of the classroom-he/she was not there solely to peek in the lunchboxes. The packed lunch contained a turkey and cheese sandwich, an apple juice box, a bag of chips, and a banana. You can read the story <a href="http://www.wtvr.com/news/wtvr-usda-preschoolers-meal-update-200120216,0,4228866.story">here</a>. Your thoughts?</b></i><br />
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Personally, I think the government is stepping way out of bounds. It should be the parents' choice what their child eats or doesn't eat. If they want to inspect the school-provided lunches, then let them have at it, but stay out of the private lunches. It is none of their business. It sounds to me like the lunch the little girl brought from home met the guidelines. She had a meat, a grain, a dairy, and two fruits. Sure, the chips aren't necessarily the healthiest thing, but how healthy are the school's extras? It just seems silly and intrusive to me to give this family grief over their child's lunch when most schools these days have soft drink vending machines all over the place. Maybe they should get their "healthy police" to get rid of those soft drink machines and leave little girls alone to eat their turkey sandwiches!<br />
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<i><b>8. Insert your own random thought here.</b></i><br />
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I am wondering what happened to the little baby that I just read about in the newspaper online from back home. I'm also wondering how a family can bury two family members within four days and survive, but I hope that they do. <br />
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