Mr. Barack Hussien Obama and Michael Jackson’s Memorial

…………………. or have you made it a law yet that I have to call you “Mr. President”? Maybe is it still just a courtesy and sometimes reflects respect. I have a few comments to you for your recent comments about California.

Perhaps before speaking you had better talk to a lifetime California resident. This state is going down the toilet. Happy 4th of July. I know, when you smile and say something, and then break into that great big prize winning smile that captivates, sometimes the words that come out of your mouth just float right by people.

But to clarify, people are not moving to California because it is working towards being a “green” state. They move to California because it is one of the USA’s coastal states, and people love the beach. They move to California because it has the most diverse land and weather – and probably the best – in the USA. They move to California because Mexico is poor and California has paid illegal immigrants and provided for their children. They also can have children here who are then US citizens.

Why would people want to “keep pace” with California. We are going bankrupt paying medical, food stamps, and housing for indigents, mentally ill residents, and poor people. Also, clear to me, the politicians are screwing up – California, once a stable state, is going bankrupt WHY? What happened to the billions the lottery brought in, what happened to ALL the money?

Please – don’t say California has created new jobs by leaning towards “the green way”…..we have some of the highest unemployment rates in the USA, and our home foreclosures possibly one of the highest! The working class (formerly the middle class) is now known as the working poor, and WE ARE SICK OF IT! The middle class is vaporized.

So please, DON’T give any credit to the STATE of California or it’s politicians or it’s liberal environmental folks. State parks may be closing, prisoners are being let out of prison early, firefighters and police and sheriff staffs are being laid off, DMV cost has risen, state sales tax has gone up and we are in the middle of the biggest mess I’ve ever seen in my entire life.

I am a native Californian and I am NOT happy about it all. I am NOT alone. That’s only part of the mess. Taxpayers in California are apparently going to be stuck with a 2.5 million cost for “security” for Michael Jackson’s Memorial Service. What the hell! It should be paid by his estate!

I would move but I can’t sell my house because the market is flooded with bank owned homes, I can’t refinance because we used our savings to keep up with our bills while my husband was unemployed for seven months, and it’s going to take a LONG time before we can even catch up!

And on top of it all, the English, whom we fought to separate from are now making billions of dollars from American Idol and it sister shows. We fought to separate because we were being taxed to death!

But let’s just keep giving everyone else but the REAL people, the working class people, the money! Take more trips, have more banquets, pass out millions to other countries and keep smiling and lying. I see no promises kept, only government enlarging control and the worker ants being stomped upon. There is nothing new under the sun.

And if anyone reading this has a valid opinion with any backup to prove my statements wrong, I will read your opinions with an open mind. I am just stating what I know to be what I have seen over a lifetime, and what I see now – NOT what the media tells me!

Okay. What is so wonderful about blogging is I can voice my opinions, get it out, then let it go! I am going to have a great evening – you do the same

Dog lovers

Okay, I’m silly but I made a short YouTube video kind of honoring the friendship of my doggies! It’s short and has a great Beatles song, so if you want to check it out, please do so. Go to YouTube – either look up dogs, then “Dog Lovers – Buck and Dillon Slideshow”
or just type that in. If you do check it out, let me know what you think. It was fun to make.

Have a GREAT day and I will be posting over the holiday weekend cause I love it!
LOVE, HEALTH, and HAPPINESS to all and remember you may not have control over what happens to you in this life, but you ALWAYS have control over your response! Choose wisely.

Heart attack: How to help YOURSELF!

My sister sent me information today that I think is invaluable. I was aware of this technique before, but it never hurts to refresh our memory. I thought it might be important to share as one never knows what’s coming next!
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“Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, this article seemed to be in order. Without help, the person whose heart is beating improperly and who begins to feel faint has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness.”

“However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously.”

“A deep breath should be taken before each cough, and the cough must be deep
And prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest.
A breath and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let up
Until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again.”

” Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating.”

“The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm. In this way, heart attack victims can get to a hospital.”

“Tell as many other people as possible about this, it could save their lives!”

(From Health Cares, Rochester General Hospital via Chapter 240s newsletter)

Today’s Tasty Tidbits

Did you know that these drugs are now considered dangerous if overdosed? They can kill.

Theraflu, Tylenol, Nyquil
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BIG BROTHER RULES (only brother is the wrong description)
BIG MONEY RULES
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6.4 trillion dollars has been lost from American households in 6 months – There is no excuse for what is happening!
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Heard a blurb on news and it was talking about the “traditional” family. Said traditionally both parents work. I call BS. That is
a lie. That so called tradition started when the prices soared some years back, and the wages didn’t!
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Have you heard the term “the New Normal”? It means now that families need to get ready to have less and pay more. The new normal is NOT normal. It’s just what we are supposed to think, as presented by the media, that it’s okay – everybody is doing it.
I call BS again.

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The State of California spends $250 million to “save salmon” each year. Yesterday I saw a news blurb that showed 5 men picking up the salmon and hand transferring them upstream about 100 feet – water too warm for them to do it.”

(But we are going bankrupt. Hmmm. wonder what happened to all the lottery money-sure didn’t go to the schools.)

A while back the only really nice open beach in N. California was closed to campers. No toilets, no fire pits, no nothing! Why? Because people were stepping on an endangered plant on the beach that’s why!

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Good thing I teach stress management and relaxation, and REALLY live by the techniques…. otherwise I might throw up!

Think I’ll take a breath and get a drink of water. Let it go and it won’t consume you! Have a beautiful moment right now and SMILE. No reason – just feels better.

Bernie Madoff and other stuff

You know two things about today’s news and the court decision regarding Bernie Madoff bothers me deeply. Of course, the horror of the people who were cheated out of millions and millions of dollars is staggering, but putting that aside – here are my thoughts.

1. WHY does our judicial system pronounce a sentence of one hundred and fifty years?
Do they really think before Madoff dies we will be able to extend life that far? Oh my gosh, I hope not!

2. Do you realize that even with his life being spent in prison until he dies he has it much better than MOST of our senior citizens, and many who haven’t reached their “golden years” yet.

He will have three squares a day, medical, dental, vision, free room, and probably will
have a few amenities too – such as television or computer. Most seniors can’t afford dental or vision help, and medicare does not provide that help! (Which is by the way, is ridiculous!) Eyes and teeth in an older human are the first two things to go….

The inequity of the world is staggering.
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On another subject: did you know we send hundreds of millions to Honduras each year? That’s one country I wasn’t aware we were aiding. Gosh, I wonder if everyone in the world would hate America if America stopped sending money to them. Probably citizens of all the countries don’t see the benefit of the money anyway! I don’t even know where we are getting the money-it’s surely NOT helping Americans right now.

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So that’s it. Just a quick post. Hope your day was GREAT! Remember, no matter what you hear or see via the media (all media) – you ONLY have control over your RESPONSE to these scenarios…..and I’m not giving up a single “moment” of happiness to fear and worry! All we have are these moments. Use each one wisely and lovingly. Ple

QUICK FACTS and THOUGHTS for you!

1. Did you know it is NOT good to wash your face everyday? Unless you work in a very dirty environment, it simply takes the natural oils and moisture from your face! Use a gentle soap when you do and alternate with a moisturizing makeup remover. Ponds is one of the least expensive on the market, and one of the best.

2. Cough up the money for a hands-free unit for your cell phone. You may think you can work using the phone by speaker, but there are good reasons to spend the cash. It will save lives! It is fun and convenient! I love mine. So easy and I can concentrate on driving using both hands, and when I am home I can work my little heart out while I am yakking! Try it and if you don’t love it (give it a week) – return it and get your money back!

3. No matter how you love to “get the red out” – LIMIT your use of eye drops that do that. What I found when I got an abrasion in my eye was that every time you use those drops it dries your eyes. Eye moisture drys out as you age, and injury becomes much easier if you accelerate it by using the drops daily. I did, and I am sorry! Now I just use them once in a great while.

4. Don’t say something and then do something else. Children learn what they see to a far greater extend that what they hear.
Be a better friend and a better parent by shutting up unless you intend to follow through. If you love the little munchkins ponder this! Also you will be a better human and life will be 100% more up front if you follow this trend.

5. If you find your relationship is about 90% of the time “fighting or caving” – it’s time to rethink your position. This is your life.
What your children see is what they learn – again – if the above scenario is familiar it’s time to seek counseling or think about changing your life. So many people “stay together” for the children, when actually oftentimes it is WORSE for the children. They see fighting, they hear all kinds of stuff you think they don’t, and you are spending your life teaching them how NOT to live!
Just think about it and be honest. Don’t justify your position. It’s your choice, believe it or not! If you are scared, seek help. That’s what I did years ago and I have never regretted it. I spent way too long showing my children what not to do!

6. Don’t forget to stretch. You don’t have to be a stretch guru, but you will circulate all the fluids and oxygen in your body if you stretch a few times during the day. Like right now. Sit back, take a deep breath, stretch your arms up over your head and wiggle your toes. It’s so easy and so good for you!

HAVE A GREAT DAY, AND SMILE! This is your moment. Now this one is. Now this one. Use the moments wisely, my friends.

HEAT and DEATH!

Did you know more people die from heat related problems than hurricanes and tornadoes and any other “weather event” each year?

My husband just brought home some current information from OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). I would like to share it with you.

“When the body is unable to cool itself by sweating, several heat-induced illnesses such as heat stress or heat exhaustion an the more severe heat stroke can occur, and can result in death.

High temperature and humidity; direct sun or heat; limited air movement; physical exertion; poor physical condition; some medicines; and inadequate tolerance for hot workplaces are all factors leading to heat stress.

If you find yourself with any of these symptoms, you probably are experiencing heat exhaustion. Headaches, dizziness lightheadedness or fainting, mood changes such as irritability or confusion, upset stomach or vomiting, or weakness and moist skin.

The symptoms of heat stroke are dry, hot skin with now sweating, mental confusion or losing consciousness, seizures or fits.

There are ways to prevent heat stress. First it is important to recognize symptoms of heat-related illnesses; monitor yourself and coworkers. Block out direct sun or heat sources: Wear long sleeves, a hat, lightweight, light colored, loose-fitting clothes. Wear a hat. Take an umbrella with you. Drink lots of water; about 1 cup every 15 minutes. (Be careful about gulping too much ice water at one time when you are overheated. It can be very bad for the body!) Use cooling fans, air-conditioning, hand fans, even a paper fan is better than nothing.

Avoid alcohol (it dries you up) caffeinated drinks, or heavy meals.

If you feel you or someone with you has a heat related problem, call 911 immediately (or whatever your local emergency number is). While waiting for help move whomever is suffering to any shaded or cool area. Loosen or remove heavy clothing. Provide drinking water that is cool. Fan and mist the person with water if possible.

Also, remember the elderly at these times, and the children! If you know someone that may be in harm’s way – help them. Please consider your pets during these intense heat spells. They can die too!

Lastly, SUNSCREEN REGULARLY. You may think tanning is beautiful but it can be deadly for humans of all ages! Tanning WILL probably cause skin cancer, which can be deadly. For vanity – it will also make your skin like leather and wrinkly! So be smart
with you and your family. Even the littlest of children need sunscreen. I would rather have them fuss about putting it on than see them have skin cancer.

Don’t forget HEAT CAN – AND DOES KILL!

Michael Jackson – why all the tributes?

His music was great- I danced to it all and loved it! He was rather a freak at times too, we all know that is a fact. He did help people in Africa, but he also slept with young boys. He actually paid off SEVERAL times millions of dollars to “settle.” So what is all the tears, the freaking out, the tributes and all the media coverage for like he was a god. I don’t get it.

I guess I am not as enthralled about “stars” and celebrities as many people are. He was a human being. A talented human that was apparently hooked on drugs for some kind of pain. I have pain. I’m not hooked on drugs.

He made his billions and lost it. He caused a stir with his “unique” ways, but the accusations of being a child molester-admitted he slept with boys but no funny stuff-turned my stomach.

He died like all of us will one day. I just wish people made such a fuss over the millions of people who spend their entire lives REALLY helping their fellow man.

I noticed everyone on ebay is more than willing to sell Michael Jackson “stuff” to make a buck. Let’s get on with something else. K?

Puppy love – DAKOTA a week older :)

I couldn’t resist her. Could you?
Have a beautiful day.

Happy Father’s Day to ALL you Dad’s

Whether a genetic dad, a step-dad, an adoptive dad, or just a guy who sacrifices for a child’s needs – HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO YOU! Being a parent (heck just being a friend or help-mate to a child) , is an EXTREMELY important job. You have these children who will someday be the grown-ups who will run the world – EACH individual is important to the future of us all!

Sacrificing all the wants and needs you may have for the love of a child is a SUPREME decision.
It’s the most important work you can have in this lifetime.

And to all you dad’s who have taken your children from a bad situation and are providing for their needs independently – I take my hat off to you! That’s a job a lot of guys run from and if you are willing to put the children first it means you have a heart as deep as a river, and stellar love! YOUR REWARD WILL COME.

It may not be right away, but it will come to you! God bless you all! Now go give those little stinkers a hug and a kiss. It is a privilege to be a parent. You are one of the most important people in a child’s world! If the kiddos are in their teens – go give them a hug anyway! Soon enough they will be out in the world and raising their families…..be close while you can as they grow up awfully fast! (I know – it doesn’t seem that way because it’s a tough job, but it’s true)!

Keep up the loving work! Here’s to my daddy, gone a long while now. I remember all the good times we shared, and will forever! Here’s to my husband – you helped raised two children when we married and though you never had children of your own – you did a smashing job. You still do!