Archive for May, 2009

Jobless Rate Jumps

Friday, May 8th, 2009

The Washington Post just sent out a breaking news alert.  The jobless rate jumped to 8.9 percent in April with layoffs slowing down to only 539,000.  Only, she says?  That doesn’t include all the salary freezes, shorter hours and mandatory time off without pay.  That jobless rate also doesn’t include all the people who just gave […]

Ramada Ramblings

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

I stayed at the Ramada Bayside in New Port Richey, FL when I spent a week on the mainland last month.  I checked it out on the web before making my reservations.  Very nice looking rooms and facility.  Well, I have to hand it to the photographer.  The pictures were amazing considering what I encountered […]

How to Handle a Blister

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

This is a guest post by flybaby Nova.  It was a reply to a short bit of medical advice on the proper care of a blister.  Nova’s way sounds like more fun, especially if you’re maybe six or seven years old. “huh  and here I thought the way to handle a blister was….   day […]

Farm Collector

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

This is a magazine I recently stumbled upon.  Well, not literally, but it’s a new one to me.  I never really thought about people collecting vintage farm equipment.  Many people collect vintage cars, so why not tractors and threshing machines?  Along with some very interesting articles about the machinery, you’ll also find listings for shows […]

Do Not Be Deceived

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

Blessed is anyone who endures temptation.  Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.  No one, when tempted, should say, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil and he himself tempts no one.  […]

Free Knit or Crochet Pattern

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

Sweater Babe and Woman’s World magazine have teamed up to bring you a free knit or crochet pattern.  After you pick the pattern you want and answer a couple very easy questions, your pattern will be e-mailed to you in pdf format.  If you need Adobe Reader, you can download the free software here.

Denim Does It

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

I picked up some denim today from a freecycle donor, and have denim on the brain right now.  What do I want to do with it?  So many options.  I’ve been thinking about shopping bags and hot mats for the home; tiny skirts or shorts for the toddler; purses of all sorts made from various […]

The House in Grosvenor Square

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason […]

You Took My Job!

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Obama still wants to give illegal immigrants a “pathway” to become legal.  I’m sorry, but that pathway should have started at the border.  Instead, they enter illegaly and continue to break the law on a daily basis.  I know that Obama wanted the Hispanic vote and a good way to get it is to tell […]