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And…it was Webelos

December 10th, 2008 at 10:02 am » Comments (6)

*  Scoot on over to the Wisdom & Humor section at the top of the page. 
I am the Webelos facilitator in our area.  For those of  you without boys 8-11 years old, Webelos is part of Cub Scouts which is a precursor to Boy Scouts. 
Last night we were finishing up their Citizen Award.  We [...]



And…Guess what I just paid?

December 4th, 2008 at 4:40 pm » Comments (4)

I JUST PAID $1.46 PER GALLON FOR GAS!  WHEW - HEW!!!@!!!*!!!!



And…does your school bus stop at the train tracks?

December 1st, 2008 at 6:42 pm » Comments (7)

*Scoot on up to the “Wisdom & Humor” section at the top of site.  Also “This & That” and “Home & Garden”! 

Do the school buses in your community stop at every train crossing and open the door to listen for a train before preceding over the tracks?  Have you ever wondered why that is?  Well, [...]



And…I am the Webelos Leader!

October 15th, 2008 at 11:45 am » Comments (3)

I know, I know, in saying that I am the Webelos Leader it sounds like I am declaring myself an alien from outerspace!  So, what is Webelos, you ask?  It is part of the Cub Scouts.  My boys are ten years old to eleven years old and they are so darn, stinkin’ cute that I just [...]



Diamond Rio - In God We Still Trust!

May 26th, 2008 at 9:33 am » Comments (1)

In honor of Memorial Day I wanted to share this with each of you!  The song you are about to listen to is from a Las Vegas Diamond Rio concert.  They received an immediate resounding standing ovation, and continue to do so every time they perform it!  Everyone who loves America should be thrilled to hear [...]



American Idol - David vs. David (or “the Davids”)

May 21st, 2008 at 9:32 am » Comments (1)

O.K., are they both, just great guys - and that doesn’t even begin to speak for their singing!!!!  It is no secret that I am from Utah.  So, of course, my vote is with David Archuleta.  But really, if David Cook wanted to sing for me - who am I to refuse?  But, I have [...]



Let’s Take a Poll!

May 18th, 2008 at 8:25 am » Comments (0)

I love polls and I want to learn about you, the readers, so “let’s take a poll.”  Have a wonderful Sunday!!!!!!!!!![memedex: pollid#485435]
I came across more photos of fabulous icebergs in the antarctic, check them out!!!!



Sheriff Joe Arpaio is at it again!

May 6th, 2008 at 10:26 am » Comments (0)

This was forwarded to me!  I had to pass it on!  Oh, there’s MUCH to know about Sheriff Joe!Maricopa County was spending approx. $18 million dollars a year on stray animals, like cats and dogs. Sheriff Joe offered to take the department over, and the County Supervisors said okay.
The animal shelters are now all staffed and [...]



High Gas Prices Getting You Down?

May 3rd, 2008 at 5:52 am » Comments (1)

Are tired of gas prices at an all time high?  A couple of years ago, I was driving to Palm Springs and stopped in Baker (the world’s tallest thermometer) to get gas.  I just about died when I paid $2.75 a gallon for gas!  When I got to Palm Springs, that was all the talk, [...]



A Good Obituarty To Read!

April 27th, 2008 at 6:51 am » Comments (0)

This is an obituary about a wonderful man.  We can all take a lesson from him! 
Jacob DeShazer, Bombardier on Doolittle Raid, Dies at 95. 
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