Out my backdoor

and my tomato crop if you look real close you can see them

Pictures were taken with a cheap Kodak digital camera around 9 pm. But the view is worth a million dollars to me.

Caylee Marie Anthony

A beautiful little girl is dead. Left to rot in a plastic bag in a Florida swampy area not far from her home. She was missing 31 days before her mother reported her missing. 31 days. A month. Not hinting to anyone that there was anything going on for 31 days. During this 31 days, her mother entered wet t-shirt contests and was a party girl. She had a boyfriend. The child's mother (and I use that word loosely) is on trial for her murder. I have been watching this trial. The defense is bringing out all the smoke and mirrors they can. Talk of sexual abuse, an accidental drowning, the grandfathers affair, moving the body. I can understand why the defense is doing what it is. I understand it is to attempt to raise "Doubt"... Yet, at what point does the defense and Anthony herself become culpable to those they have accused? At what point does accusing her father of molestation without evidence or even family member substantiation become a crime against him? At what point do the insinuations against her brother by the defense become criminal? At what point does accusing the meter guy of moving the remains when he found them without any sort of substantiation become a detriment to that mans future? I feel that we have a great system for protecting the innocent in America. I feel we also do very well at protecting the guilty at the cost of the Innocent people around them. Too many people have been irrevocably hurt in this case. That family is destroyed now because that girl wanted to be “with” guys and party more then she wanted to care for her child. This whole ridiculous dog and pony show her lawyer is putting on would be quite laughable except an innocent little girl is dead. What next? A last ditch effort to save this pathetic lump of $hit from execution will be that her killing her baby was a religious act and therefore she is exempt from liability. With that said, Casey is due her days in court to determine the part she played in this tragedy. That is our Judicial System and I honor that. I think she is a Sociopathic Liar who got rid of any impediment (Caylee) that would interrupt her party time. But the bottom line is: This beautiful little girl is dead.

The trial is on Tru Tv Channel 204 on Dish network.

One word

The goal was to answer using just one word. Just. one. It's hard to do.

1. Where is your cell phone? counter

2. Your toe nails? Pink

3. Your hair? Graying.

4. Your mother? *sigh

5. Your father? passed

6. Your favorite thing? kids

7. Your dream last night? family

8. Your favorite drink? water

9. Your dream/goal? honor

10. The room you're in? dining

11. Your fear? snakes.

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? here

13. Where were you last night? Home.

14. What you're not? mobile.

15. Muffins? yes.

16. One of your wish list items? time

17. Where you grew up? Indiana

18. The last thing you did? dishes

19. What are you wearing? robe

20. Your TV? love

21. Your pets? none

22. Your computer? fantastic

23. Your life? quiet

24. Your mood? thankful

26. Your car? Nice

27. Something you're not wearing? shoes

28. Favorite Store? Target

29. Your summer? happy

30. Your favorite color? pink

31. When is the last time you laughed? today

32. Last time you cried? fortnight

Did you know?

"Dammit, I'm mad" spelled backwards is "Dammit, I'm mad"

Love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone.

We spend most of our lives conjugating three verbs: to want, to have, and to do ~ Evelyn Underhill

Well-behaved women rarely make history

"That reminds me..." actually means "I was waiting for you to shut up so I could talk"

The difficulties of life are intended to make us better, not bitter.

Some people make your life better by walking into it, other people will make your life better by simply walking out of it.

RIP

The Associated Press reports that Columbo peacefully died then woke back up and said "Just one more thing..." before dying again at his home in Beverly Hills, CA last night. Peter Falk was 83 years old.

Columbo is one of the best shows ever. How ironic he was best known as a forgetful detective, and became a victim of Alzheimer's

Now crime is really going to skyrocket.

I'm glad you're at peace, Lieutenant

Passive Aggressive

Do you know someone that has to always be right? Do they always have to have the last word? Why is this? Power? Control? Ego? I know that I am probably wrong more than I am right and I have NO problem admitting that. Why do I find it necessary to defend myself? Why do we get all upset and in a snit about things that for the most part don’t even matter? Some people are not happy as they go through life because they feel they are not right enough. I don’t like to be around people who always make me feel wrong. My views, opinions are mine and mine alone. No one else has to agree with me or even accept them. I am ok with that. You have a choice in life you can be right or you can be happy. You can’t always be both.

Computer Woes

I am having computer problems. Will be back when I get it taken care of.

Very Punny

1. King Ozymandias of Assyria was running low on cash after years of war with the Hittites. His last great possession was the Star of the Euphrates, the most valuable diamond in the ancient world.Desperate, he went to Croesus, the pawnbroker, to ask for a loan. Croesus said, "I'll give you 100,000 dinars for it." "But I paid a million dinars for it," the King protested. "Don't you know who I am? I am the king!" Croesus replied, "When you wish to pawn a Star, makes no difference who you are."
2. Evidence has been found that William Tell and his family were avid bowlers. Unfortunately, all the Swiss league records were destroyed in a fire ... and so we'll never know for whom the Tells bowled.
3. A man rushed into a busy doctor's office and shouted, "Doctor! I think I'm shrinking!" The doctor calmly responded, "Now, settle down. You'll just have to be a little patient."
4. A marine biologist developed a race of genetically engineered dolphins that could live forever if they were fed a steady diet of seagulls. One day, his supply of the birds ran out so he had to go out and trap some more. On the way back, he spied two lions asleep on the road. Afraid to wake them, he gingerly stepped over them. Immediately, he was arrested and charged with... transporting gulls across sedate lions for immortal porpoises.
5. Back in the 1800's the Tate's Watch Company of Massachusetts wanted to produce other products, and since they already made the cases for watches, they used them to produce compasses. The new compasses were so bad that people often ended up in Canada or Mexico rather than California. This, of course, is the origin of the expression ... "He who has a Tate's is lost!"
6. A thief broke into the local police station and stole all the toilets and urinals, leaving no clues. A spokesperson was quoted as saying, "We have absolutely nothing to go on."
7. An Indian chief was feeling very sick, so he summoned the medicine man. After a brief examination, the medicine man took out a long, thin strip of elk rawhide and gave it to the chief, telling him to bite off, chew, and swallow one inch of the leather every day. After a month, the medicine man returned to see how the chief was feeling. The chief shrugged and said, "The thong is ended, but the malady lingers on."
8. A famous Viking explorer returned home from a voyage and found his name missing from the town register. His wife insisted on complaining to the local civic official who apologized profusely saying, "I must have taken Leif off my census."
9. There were three Indian squaws. One slept on a deer skin, one slept on an elk skin, and the third slept on a hippopotamus skin. All three became pregnant. The first two each had a baby boy. The one who slept on the hippopotamus skin had twin boys. This just goes to prove that ... the squaw of the hippopotamus is equal to the sons of the squaws of the other two hides.
10. A skeptical anthropologist was cataloging South American folk remedies with the assistance of a tribal Brujo who indicated that the leaves of a particular fern were a sure cure for any case of constipation. When the anthropologist expressed his doubts, the Brujo looked him in the eye and said, "Let me tell you: with ferns like these, you don't need enemas."

empty nest

Many people have been asking me what it is like to live alone. As usual, I have come up with a list of both the good and the bad. You decide which is which.

1. The toilet seat is always down.

2. Towels last forever, in fact, when was the last time I washed a load???

3. My car seat stays where I left it. And I never have to adjust the mirrors.

4. I cook what I like to eat.

5. I no longer have the excuse of not running the sweeper

6. The only bladder control I have to worry about is mine!

7. My crocheting does not have to be put up off the floor or couch every evening.

8. The only person (or animal) to break my glasses is me!!!

9. There is no one to help me find my TV control, glasses, or cell phone.

10. And late at night, there is no little warm body in my bed to keep me company.

Father’s Day

May your Father's Day
be as bright as the memories
you've collected,
as warm as the love
that surrounds you,
and as special as the wishes
that are being wished
for you today.

Happy Birthday Morgan

We celebrated Morgan’s first birthday today at the local park.  There was about 40 or so people there. The food was great, the cake was delicious, the company was fantastic and Morgan was adorable. 

dominos

Maybe you read the story of the 82 year old lady who for 3 years call the same Domino’s Pizza store ordering a thin crust pepperoni pizza lightly baked and two diet cokes…every day this store got her call around 10:30am. So when she didn’t’ call for 3 days in a row the employees got a little worried. One of delivery woman asked the manager if she could go and check on her. The manager wasn’t sure and thought maybe she just went out of town. The employees didn’t think so. They had never not heard from this woman for 3 years. So the delivery woman said, ‘if you need to clock me out go ahead, but I’m going over to check on her.’ She went to her home and knocked and tried to listen for her voice. Nothing. So she went over to a neighbors home who said, “well maybe she just went out of town.” The delivery lady said, “have you ever seen her leave her house?” The neighbor admitted he never had. So she called 911 and then had to head back to work. Sure enough. When 911 arrived they found her in her house on the floor, she had not eaten in days because she could not stand up. Saved by a Domino’s delivery lady. I saw the delivery lady on the Today Show. She said her parents were older and she just worried about them and had a feeling she had to check on this lady.

I heard this story discussed on the radio. People were arguing over whether this woman should have been eating pizza so much and if she had been eating healthier she would have been able to get off the floor. Really??? I mean let’s really dissect this story.

This is an 82 year old woman with no one but the local Domino’s delivery people worried about her. She obviously is a lady with a lack of a support system. Sadly this is not unusual. Older people like their habits and get into ruts that work for them. They do the same thing every day. Many doctors will recommend eating a well balanced diet. Many doctors will say, eat what you want. If eating a pizza a day and diet coke makes her happy is it really a crime? Not in my opinion. This made her happy. And she got the interaction and security of the delivery people on a daily basis.

You know what I love about this story? I love that there are people out there who are attentive, who care about others and who have the ability to do the right thing when it’s often easier for people to ignore situations like this. And when the 82 year old woman asked 911 who contacted them, they told her Dominos….she had a big smile on her face. That melted my heart. She knew someone knew her and cared and that is what it’s about. We all just want to someone to care.

Vintage Ads So Antiquated You Won't Believe Your Eyes!

"Papa Says It Won't Hurt Us"

(Yeah, but you still probably shouldn't let the kids take the gun to bed.)
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7-Up For Babies!

(That's right! Get your baby started early on empty calories, with tooth decay to boot!)
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He'll Beat You If The Coffee's Stale!


(Chase & Sanborn: Threatening women with domestic violence since 1862!)
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Baby Knows: Marlboros Are The Best For Mommy!

(These kids look downright envious of their mother's nicotine addiction. On the upside, cool hat!)
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Fat? Get a "Sanitized" Tape Worm!

(Somehow we don't believe the guarantee on the bottom of "No ill effects!". They did say tape worm, right?)

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Blatz Beer "Nourishing Tonic" For Mom...And Baby!

(Another case of babies drinking terrible things. What happened to warm milk?)

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Doctors Recommend: Smoking!

(If doctors smoke them, they must be good for you! Because doctors never die of unnatural causes.)

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Here's Your Whiskey, Master!

(That's right, he's "double rich" because he gets all of his servant's money too.)

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Woman = Need Taming

(Who Wants Women To Be "Spirited" Anyway?)

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Athletes Smoke Cigarettes For Energy!

(Wow, the Olympics really have changed.)

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Bleach Your Skin...Or Face Being "Homely"

(If "milky-white" skin is the only "natural" skin, why do we need a special product to get it?)

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It's A Man's World...Ties!

(We're not arguing that it's a man's world, but we missed the part where women were slaves.)

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Oh, So THAT'S What Wives Are For!

(We thought they were for lifelong companionship, mutual earning and habitual love. Silly us.)

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"She Needs Sugar In Her Life. For Energy."

(They forgot the part of Mary's day where she has a serious crash, breaks out, and gains 20 lbs.)

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So Easy, A Woman Can Do It!

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again taken from an email.. Thanks Joe

Flag Day Quiz

drag your mouse over the bunting for the answer. Fingers crossed that it works. If not I will post the answers in the comments.

1. In the song, "It's A Grand Ol' Flag" by George M. Cohen, what does he say is beneath the flag?
(a) Hearts beating truth
(b) No Boasting
(c) No Bragging
(d) All of these

2. If you're suppose to fly the flag at half-staff and your flag isn't the kind that can't be moved up and down (like the ones that hang on homes on poles) then what is the recommendation?

(a) Don't fly the flag at all
(b) Put a black ribbon on the flag
(c) Fly the flag upside down
(d) All of these are OK

3. Flag rules stipulate that when a US flag wears out, it is to be disposed of in what manner?
(a) Burnt
(b) Ripped horizontally (stripe by stripe) and then buried in the ground.
(c) Folded in the ceremonial manner and stored in a box.
(d) Given to the US Navy who buries them at sea.

4. On September 14, 1814 Francis Scott Key wrote the "Star Spangled Banner." In which year did it officially become our national anthem?
(a) 1867
(b) 1914
(c) 1931
(d) 1941

5.The "Stars and Stripes Forever" march by John Sousa has lyrics?
True or False?

6. Who designed the first US Flag?
(a) Martha Washington
(b) Betsy Ross
(c) Deborah Read Franklin
(d) Sarah Winston Henry

7. Only the President can declare that a US flag be flown at half-staff.

True or False?

8. Which two astronauts put the flag on the moon for the first time?
(a) Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
(b) Sally Ride and Neil Armstrong
(c) James Irwin and Buzz Aldrin
(d) Neil Armstrong and Scott Altman

9. If you fly the American flag upside down, it means what?
(a) I am not a US citizen
(b) I am protesting something the US is doing
(c) I am in trouble and need help
(d) I am dyslexic

10. The world's smallest US Flag was etched on what surface?
(a) On the tip of a pin
(b) On a silicon chip
(c) On a diamond chip
(d) On a small electronic resistor

11. According to US flag rules, the US flag must be taken down at sunset unless:

(a) It's being flow at half-staff due to the death of a president
(b) It's flying with other foreign flags that stay up all night.
(c) It's lit by some light source.
(d) It's in Alaska during the season when the sun doesn't set at all.

12. In 1831, Captain William Driver is credited with what action regarding our US Flag?
(a) Calling it "Old Glory"
(b) Saving it from sinking in the ocean
(c) Flying it half-staff during a funeral of another captain
(d) Managing to keep it flying and never touching the ground during a horrible storm at sea.

13. According to the flag rules, it's forbidden to tear up and destroy our flag. But, which person tore up the flag and didn't get punished?

(a) Robert Peary
(b) Timothy Leary
(c) Howard Stern
(d) Jane Fonda

14. When you see the flag pass by in a parade, what are you suppose to do?
(a) Put your right hand over your heart
(b) Bow your head
(c) Salute
(d) Wave

15. The stars on the US flag mean what?
(a) Praise to God
(b) US State
(c) Heavenly Guidance in government
(d) God Bless the USA

16. The US flag code forbids any gold fringe on the US flag.
True or False?

17. On which of the following holidays do you fly the flag at half-staff?

(a) Patriot Day - September 11
(b) Peal Harbor Day - December 7
(c) Peace Officer's Memorial Day - May 15
(d) All of these

18. Before Betsy Ross sewed the first US flag, which colonial banner (flag) did George Washington fly?
(a) The Bennington
(b) The Union Jack
(c) The Grand Union
(d) Nothing at all

19. Which of the following countries was the first to have a US flag fly over one of it's forts?

(a) Israel
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Libya
(d) Kuwait

20. The part of the US flag that has the stars is called what?
(a) Canton
(b) Union
(c) Field
(d) All of these

21. In 1990 Shawn Eichman won a case in the US Supreme court -- based on the First Amendment-- stated it was OK to do what to the US flag?
(a) Wear it
(b) Use the image on commercial products
(c) Rip it up
(d) Burn it

22. In the "Pledge of Allegiance" what does the flag stand for?
(a) The Republic
(b) Indivisible
(c) Justice
(d) Liberty

23. The flag should only be flown when the sun is shining.
True or False?

24. Where is the proper location to wear a flag pin?

(a) On your (right) shirt lapel
(b) On your (right) collar
(c) On your (left) pocket
(d) Anywhere is fine

25. According to US Law, who is the person that gives final approval on any US service flag or lapel pin design?

(a) The President
(b) The Vice President
(c) The Secretary of Defense
(d) The Secretary of Commerce

26. The color of red in our US flag represents what?
(a) The spilled blood of patriots protecting us
(b) Valor
(c) Bravery
(d) All of the above

27. In 1896, John Sousa wrote "The Stars and Stripes Forever." It was made the official march of the United States in which year?
(a) 1929
(b) 1950
(c) 1963
(d) 1987

28. On July 19, 2006, House Resolution Bill 42 made it wrong for Home Owner Associations (residential or condominiums) to do what regarding the US flag?
(a) Ban flying the flag on properties
(b) Forcing their members to fly the flag on Flag Day.
(c) Using the US Flag to sell commercial property
(d) All of these

29. How many stripes are on the US flag?
(a) 10
(b) 12
(c) 13
(d) 15

30. Which of the following states is the only one that celebrates Flag Day as an official holiday?
(a) Washington, D.C.
(b) Massachusetts
(c) Pennsylvania
(d) Virginia

31. On which holiday do you fly the US flag at half-staff for only half the day?( Then at noon you raise it up to full staff.)

(a) Memorial Day- May 31
(b) Patriot's Day - September 11
(c) Veteran's Day- November 11
(d) Pearl Harbor Day - December 7

32. A Vexillologist is a person who does what with flags?
(a) Repairs them
(b) Studies them
(c) Only one authorized to dispose of them
(d) Makes them

33. When a president dies, how many days should the flag be flown at half-staff?
(a) From the day he dies until he's buried
(b) From the day he dies till the end of the month
(c) For 30 days from the day he dies
(c) For 10 days from the date of death

34. In 2003, President George Bush did what to a US Flag which was in violation of the US Flag Code?

(a) He wore it
(b) He let it drop to the floor
(c) He carried it lower than a foreign flag that was flying next to him
(d) He marked it up

35. The very first stripe on the US flag is what color?
(a) White
(b) Red
(c) Blue
(d) Let me go look. ;)