Day Two Of Dusting Up My life.

I sought my soul, but my soul I could not see. I sought my God, but my God eluded me. I sought my brother and I found all three. ~ Unknown. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my brother, Grover.

Day two of peaceful relaxing. Enjoyed yesterday. Relaxed, shopped (I actually like it), planned the weekend's menu, got some walkie talkies (I can't hear mom in some of the rooms at her house, this is my solution), bought some cookbooks. Today more shopping to get the items for the weekend menu, buying a new computer and setting it up, giving a shot at making homemade rolls, crock potting some peach pork ribs, and who knows maybe a movie. END OF WATCH or WON'T BACK DOWN. Cops fighting crooks or teachers fighting administrators. The key is a large popcorn, then a free refill and I have half the snacks for the Oregon game tomorrow night. Planning ahead.

Before heading out to the ATM and the grocery store I thought I would post today's entry.

First up is an inventive way to fix a floor:

http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2012/09/26/diy-matthew-cole-hot-tub-in-the-living-room?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl14%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D211412

Instead of remodeling maybe the answer is a smaller house:

http://www.stylelist.com/2012/09/24/house-tour-molecule-tiny-homes_n_1909830.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl28%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D210164

Of course you need money to remodel or buy a house so maybe you better rub up against this family and get some of their luck:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/26/hege-jeanette-oksnes-lottery_n_1915698.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl2%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D211472

I have a couple of issues that I need help with but I am having trouble drafting the post to ask for you help because they are both sensitive issues. One has to do with taking care of Mom while we are out on our excursions usually to a restaurant. The other has to do whether or not I should contact someone. I hope to have the post drafted in time for tomorrow or Monday's entry. I will be looking forward to your input after posting the plea for help.

For now on today's post, Comment Away.

Heros

Kicking back and relaxing today. Paying bills and having thrills. Enjoying the beauty of a simple stress free day. Today let's celebrate heroes or at least people who do heroic things.

Let's start close to home and a quick thinking teen:

http://abcnews.go.com/US/oregon-family-teen-rescuing-boy-house-fire/story?id=17326114

Now let's move on to those that protect us everyday and then when they come home sometimes they can't find a job. This next article is for employers and military personnel. And it is also for you, tell the people you know about the job fairs coming to your area.

http://www.uschamber.com/hiringourheroes/events

Let's end with an article from DR. The top ten heroes of 2012:

http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/20/world/cnnheroes-top-10/index.html?eref=mrss_igoogle_world


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After four nights and five days this is the last day at Mom's and I should be home by one today. Cleaning her house this morning. I am becoming a decent housekeeper and becoming a damn good cook. I would make someone a heck of a wife. When I get home I need to catch up on Covert Affairs and White Collar.

For richer or poorer:

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/09/24/the-5-richest-and-5-poorest-states-in-america/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl26%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D210083

Well mom and I our good old fossils so I appreciated the following story:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/24/redwood-fossil-50-million-canada_n_1906049.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl12%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D210612

I felt appreciated more each day I stay at Mom's and the last day I finally felt I got my due for the help I have given her and dad. Sometimes appreciation takes a while:

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/09/25/one-last-surviving-wwii-merrill-marauders-finally-receives-bronze-star/?cmpid=prn_aol&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl6%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D210691
Back to dusting mom's home then will be returning to my house to dust up my life.
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Yesterday was better at Mom's. I honestly don't think she knows hurtful some of the things she says are. But I am over it and onward and upward. Today it is taking Mom to the eye doctor for her annual eye appointment. She is having trouble seeing in one eye so some prayers for a good appointment would be appreciated.

Sometimes I wonder if some of the things mom does isn't for attention. I know when there were times I didn't think I wasn't getting my due that I did some weird things to draw attention to me. How about you?

http://www.mandatory.com/2012/09/24/stupid-things-people-have-done-for-attention/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl34%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D209999


Do you ever go the speed limit on the freeways? Speed limit is 65 we all go 75 don't we? 55 we go 65, right? I'm think Utah drivers better watch out:

http://autos.aol.com/article/utah-80-mph-speed-limit/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl10%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D210046


I have been told that I have a good sense of humor. Does that mean I have animal magic?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/24/animals-laugh-_n_1900493.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl21%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D209988


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PS

Thursday I may be in the asking for help mode. I have two issues that I am dealing with and I'm not sure how to handle either one. Since both deal with women it would be interesting to get input from the strong sex on the issues.

It was a very tough day at Mom's yesterday. Things just didn't go well. I guess I still haven't learned not to respond to digs when she is in one of those moods. The good thing is I have room to grow and am working on it.

I never have liked having my picture taken. I don't take good pictures. In particular I hate having my driver's license picture taken. Now its against the law in some states to smile on your driver's license picture:

http://autos.aol.com/article/this-state-says-no-smiling-please-on-your-drivers-license/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl21%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D209426
How good are you at faking things? I am a good poker player so I can fake good and bad hands but that is about it on my fake meter:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/24/fake-pilot-arrested-at-tu_n_1908866.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl14%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D209828
I am closing today's entry with what you need to know about today.

http://news.yahoo.com/10-things-know-monday-104352258.html?_esi=1

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Biscuits From Scratch.

The past week has not only been a blur but a tough week. The good thing is my leg has gotten much better but still has a way to go. The bad thing is that my car need a cash infusion six hundred smackers. The good thing is that I was able to pay for it.

Sunday was lunch and dinner at Mom's. Monday was doing things around the house. Tuesday before I went over to Mom's I baked a ground beef casserole. Tuesday night and Wednesday night and Thursday until about eight were at Mom's. Friday was my car at the doctor, a haircut ( I look purdy now), and the movie The Trouble With A Curve. The later was because I didn't have my car and couldn't do some errands without it, so to break up boredom walked over to The Sherwood Regal Cinema and passed a couple of hours waiting for my car. Saturday was lunch and dinner and the night at Mom's. I also was able to watch the Oregon-Arizona game.

By the way the ground beef casserole was a hit. Homemade biscuits is next on the attempt list.

On the agenda this week is actually two and a half days off from Mom's. Today is Church, lunch at Mom's, football, dinner and the night at Mom's. Monday is the day and night at Mom's. Tuesday is taking Mom to the eye doctor for her annual appointment. It is also a night at Mom's. Wednesday Mom plays bridge in the afternoon starting at one. I will be there through lunch then am off! Thursday and Friday is attacking my to do list concentrating on the work assignments on it. Saturday is back at Mom's to take her to lunch and to fix her dinner. Then the caregiver returns that night. I really am now referring to her as Mom's aide because she really isn't a caregiver. We take better care of her then she does us.
That's my week. What was your week like? What is your next week going to be like? You know the drill the blog is now yours. Post anything you damn well please.

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Cars & Dogs

I am recovering from a six hundred dollar bill to fix the heating system in my car. Well, most of the heating system is fixed. They couldn't fix all of it because they didn't have all the parts in stock. I have to take the car back in a week from today to get the final love put into my car. The bill is already paid so I know six hundred dollars is the final answer.

Thanks to Mary Z I can do paragraphs now.

Before today's post I am asking for good positive thoughts towards one of my closest, most supportive, and best friends.

On to today's post. Mom's aide is off on a vacation for a week so mine and my sister's duties increase a bit. I take of this morning for Today through Wednesday noon at Mom's. Sister takes over then and goes until Saturday morning. While there we are going to play a lot of Scrabble, cook a lot of meals, go out to eat a lot, shop a bit, and do some estate planning. Title of tonight's mission is Mission Selfish. Get mom in bed by 7:30 so I can bring out the snacks and watch the Duck game in peace and style. Ducks vs. Arizona, finally the Ducks play someone decent. GO DUCKS!

I really don't wear jeans that often. I am just not comfortable in them. A major complaint of some of my dating companions, "can't you just wear jeans?" Now I know why I don't:

http://www.arcamax.com/health/healthvideo/s-1205369

I guess the secret is, if you wear jeans be nice to them and don't stress them out to much. Then they wouldn't be distressed jeans, right?

After the above comment you might say this blog is going to the dogs:

http://www.pawnation.com/2012/09/18/dog-saves-litter-of-kittens-from-abandonment/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl14%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D209280

Ok, that dog is one that I like. I also think the cancer patient in the following article is likeable and has a lot of spunk.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/21/dixon-smith-thwarts-robbery_n_1905061.html?1348268958&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl6%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D209221

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Royal Flush

My car is at the doctor's getting its heating system flushed out. I'm home waiting for a call from them and seriously thinking about walking over to the movie to see the latest Amy Adams and Clint Eastwood movie. I am pretty sure while there will be empty chairs at the theater I am pretty sure Eastwood won't be interviewing an empty chair in the movie. Besides I have a major crush on Amy Adams.  I thought while waiting I'd try posting on Google and hope it will do paragraphs. I am looking into Word Press. Tomorrow starts four and a half days at Mom's. In a way I am looking forward to it. Going to get a lot done, cook a lot of meals, play a lot of Scrabble and keep my leg up, which by the way is ten times better.

We may even go to a buffet, just not the one in the following article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-rauschnot/17000000-bacchanal-buffet_b_1885882.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl11%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D206558

I don't think we will visit any monuments while I am there unless the Dollar Tree is considered a monument to cheap things:

 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/20/national-monuments-in-america_n_1891694.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl32%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D208372

There won't be any children there but we would welcome the young seven year-old in the following article:

 http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/girl-7-saves-cousin-4-fighting-alleged-attacker-bare-hands-article-1.1163098

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Google Blogger Now Officially Stinks.

The changes Google made to their compose a message has made Google blogger the worst piece of crap and the worst design since the Edsel. They ought to find the idiot or idiots that designed the new compose message feature and fire them or put lighted matches under all ten toes and fingers. Because of the lousy feature I am seriously considering suspending the blog for a few days until I can either understand the idiot's design or find to a new website to blog from. Today I have been promoted to the Master Of The Obvious. I apologize if the blog ends up all together in one sentence but I have no control over it and in their infinite wisdom the Google idiots didn't give a set of instructions to go with the new compose design. Nor is there even a help feature. First obvious article. http://www.everydayhealth.com/weight/0917/shoppers-who-read-food-labels-are-thinner.aspx?xid=aol_eh-diet_7_20120917_&aolcat=EFG&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl25%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D206584 I read the labels and I still need to lose weight but if I didn't read the articles would I need to lose more weight? Second obvious article: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/tax-cuts-rich-dont-spur-151649273.html We had trickle twice during my life and both times there was a recession, so I am not shocked that tax cuts for the rich don't help. Tax cuts for me would. Obvious article number three: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57514497/aging-drivers-face-inconsistent-rules-across-u.s/?tag=cbsnewsSectionContent.1 Another shocker. States have different laws. Comment Away.

Mid-Week Summary

So far the week we have done the good, unusual and weird. Today a little of each.

The good comes first:

http://lagunaniguel.patch.com/articles/family-seeks-heroine-who-saved-patriarch-s-life?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl35%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D206736
The unusual comes second:

http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2012/09/17/bathroom-is-the-most-dangerous-room-in-your-home/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl33%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D206648
The weird comes third:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/17/amer-meqdadi-4600-parking-ticket-truck-driver-_n_1890131.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl1%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D206602

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The Unusual And/Or Weird

Getting ready to spend the seven out of the next eight days at Mom's. Going to try a lot of new dishes. Going to get Mom out a lot. Going to help Mom get a lot done. And I am going to survive.

We are doing unusual stories. I am sure Mary is going to like the first one:

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/stay-away-seattle-day-marks-emerald-city-anti-204024145.html

I've never been a big science fiction fan. Just doesn't interests me. Of course everyone love ET, as did I. But the other science fiction is just to weird for my taste. Does the weird sometimes come true?

http://www.mandatory.com/2012/09/17/20-things-that-science-fiction-predicted/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl5%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D206491
Speaking of the weird, do you think it is weird to like deceiving retailers?

http://bottomline.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/17/13845203-why-customers-get-satisfaction-out-of-deceiving-retailers?lite

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Good Monday

I would have posted early but Google got in the way. They reconfigured everything but me and it threw me off.

Spending the day off of me leg trying to find a happy balance between sparking circulation and elevating it. Keeping it elevating helps it heal but so does circulation and circulation can stop if you don't use it. So it is down for an hour. Then up doing grocery shopping. Down for an hour. Then up mowing the lawn. And so on. According to docks it takes one to three months to heal so I am on pace. I will be happy when it gets to the place where it doesn't really hurt.

Let's start the week off with good stories. A memorable family reunion:

http://www.katu.com/news/local/Lake-Rescue-I-think-there-were-angels-there-yesterday-169976266.html

Moving from a memorable family reunion to a memorable reconnection:

http://www.newser.com/story/154118/good-samaritan-helps-man-twice-8-years-apart.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=goognews&utm_campaign=chan3_feed

From a memorable reconnection to a memorable beginning:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/17/mei-xiang-panda-baby_n_1889499.html?1347879300&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl16%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D206442

Comment Away. Then go out and have a good Monday

Sunday Update

A really busy next two weeks coming up. The caregiver leaves for a weeks vacation this coming Friday. This coming week. Tuesday from one in the afternoon until eight Thursday night at Mom's. The back to Mom's Saturday. Monday and Friday are me days to give me a chance to do things that need to be done in my life. Grocery shopping, housecleaning, lawn watering and mowing, business assignments, cooking and so forth. Today I am taking Mom to lunch then the afternoon is mine.

My the next couple of weeks standards this last week was a piece of cake. Sunday had breakfast with the boys and then did dinner at Mom's house. Monday and Tuesday were leg healing days. The leg is better but has a long ways to go. Wednesday and Thursday were at Mom's. Friday was a three hour meeting with a client, then catching up on Top Chef Masters, White Collar, and Covert Affairs. Saturday was football and cooking day. Lunch and dinner for Mom. Oregon and SMU football and Dodger baseball.

Just one article today. This one comes from DanaRae.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/13/us/cnnheroes-traum-achilles/index.html?eref=mrss_igoogle_world

The blog is now yours. You know the drill. You can post anything you damn well please. And I would love to hear updates from you!

Out Of My Tree Football

Saturday. Already got the dinners fixed for Mom and the caregiver for tonight. Am going over there to fix lunch for Mom and put the dinners together. Then I am coming home to play couch potato. Football weekend. Love football season. I am watching two games at the same time today. Oregon vs. Tennessee Tech and Texas A & M vs. SMU. The later because my niece's daughter, Spencer Conley, is a defensive end for SMU. The picture above is him after last week's game. He got his first sack.

I always view Saturday as a cool day. It is when I get my chores done early. Then veg out in front of the TV with snacks at hand and coffee ready. Some might say I am out of my tree for enjoying a day like this:

http://mom.me/fun/3889-worlds-coolest-tree-houses/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl32%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D205006

I read on one of my favorite blogs (The Chaos Chronicles by Lian Dolan) that eating sweets like chocolate make you nice and more likable. Now I read the following article:

http://www.kitchendaily.com/read/does-drinking-make-you-nicer?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl21%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D203586

I don't think I was very nice when I was drinking, that is why I haven't had a drink in almost thirty years. That leaves the choices to continue to be mean or to eat more chocolate and ice cream. I can live with that.

However, chocolate is really expensive so I may have to find a cheaper place to live.

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/09/13/cheapest-cities-in-america/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl15%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D205158

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Rules Of Attraction

Ted wrote my Mom a letter. He had to look up her address on the Internet because he didn't have it. It was a beautifully written thank you. Here it is:

Dear Mrs. Dahn

Thank you so very much for the thoughtful wonderful painting. I tried to take it to my office this morning but Sandy (his wife) stopped me at the door and informed me we are hanging it home!

You should be quite proud of Bill and Grover. They are outstanding individuals. I am particularly glad to have Bill as one of my closest friends.

Love

Ted.

Reason number one for not buying a dishwasher:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/13/sears-delivers-live-snake-dishwasher_n_1880742.html?438748738&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl2%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D204967

Can men and women be friends?

http://www.everydayhealth.com/sexual-health/0911/rules-of-attraction-can-men-and-women-just-be-friends.aspx?xid=aol_eh-emo_8_20120910_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl22%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D204105

Am I old or am I am extinct?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/12/redhead-genetics-evolution-extinction_n_1865516.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl6%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D204949

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Boy Friends In The Attic.

Had a nice day at Mom's yesterday. She just seems to do better when I am there. Her pain is getting worse all the time and that is troubling but she still has a sharp mind and a good laugh.

How about them apples?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/06/health-benefits-apples_n_1855590.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl23%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D20243

Do you have an attic? Do you ever check it out to see if anything unusual was in your attic?

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/woman-finds-ex-boyfriend-living-her-attic-205257831.html

Do you need a second job that pays really well?

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/09/11/irs-pays-whistleblower-104-million/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D204033

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The Gender Barrier

Heading over to take Mom to lunch, the spend the night there and should be back by eight Thursday night. I am actually looking forward to it.

Most caregivers are women so I am always happy to see when someone breaks the gender barrier whether it be a man or a woman:

http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/09/06/male-nanny-student-norland-college/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl35%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D203360

As someone who has been dealing with heart issues for the last year or so I was happy to see the following article:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health/a-new-life-saving-aortic-valve-replacement-procedure.aspx?xid=aol_eh-genvid_2_20120903_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl19%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D202693

Ted got my Mom pretty much out of her lawsuit. I though it was a frivolous lawsuit. And I think the ones in the following article also fall under that category:

http://www.mandatory.com/2012/09/05/10-of-the-craziest-lawsuits-ever/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl24%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D203541

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Leaving

Well it has been nice having a few days to rest and recuperate. Last day before returning to Mom's tomorrow. Yesterday featured the painting argument. My sister walked in on the caregiver and Mom setting up her painting stuff and blew up. About the smell, about her spilling painting on the carpet and she will have to be the one cleaning it up (not true). She blew up at both of them. The painting is forbidden or banished to the kitchen. It breaks my heart that Mom can't do what she wants in her house. The house she owns and paid for with her and dad's money. I sometimes feel like leaving. Selling my home and leaving. How about leaving in style?

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/canadian-couple-trading-family-home-tiny-house-wheels-200736716.html

Speaking of leaving in style, how about the dude in the next article:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/07/howard-cooper-car-dealer_n_1865998.html?utm_hp_ref=detroit&ir=Detroit&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl1%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D202745

What about leaving an accidental legacy?

http://www.aol.com/video/the-invention-of-the-frisbee/517132976/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl14%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D202096

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Boosting Energy

Before today's entry here is a picture of my childhood friend that I reconnect with a couple of months ago. This according to my Mom is the "adorable, handsome" Dave T.



Looking forward today as not much is on the agenda. I cancelled my lunch meeting due to some problems I am having with my leg. First aid cream, ice, and elevate. It has shown remarkable improvement since Thursday.

I need a boost of energy and I can get it right here in my home:

http://news.yahoo.com/energy-boost-watch-runs-favorite-tv-show-221358151.html

If I get to bored today I might think about cleaning my dishwasher. They need cleaning too.

http://www.stylelist.com/2012/09/05/how-to-clean-a-dishwasher-with-kool-aid_n_1858136.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl18%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D202768

I might also look through the junk around the house because sometimes junk isn't useless:

http://healthland.time.com/2012/09/06/junk-dna-not-so-useless-after-all/

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Update

The last few weeks have been pretty busy the next week looks pretty easy. Well, not that easy. Today is cooking dinner for the troops and fixing lunch for Mom. Also meeting with the guys for our weekly football breakfast. I will leave the breakfast for a bit to go to Mom's to feed her. Dinner will already be in the fridge. Tomorrow I have a lunch meeting. Tuesday is a me day. Wednesday from lunch through Thursday night is at Mom's. Friday is a business meeting. Thursday the Neilson man is coming over to Mom's to check out their boxes. Yup, Mom is a Neilson family and has been for over a year. Don't tell anyone because we were supposed to keep it quiet. They don't want anyone to know so we won't be influenced as to what we watch.

Last week was a blur. Sunday was Mom out to lunch and fixing dinner at home. Monday and Tuesday were day and overnights at Mom's. Wednesday I was there until seven at night. Thursday and Friday were keeping the leg elevated days. I have another case of cellulites. Rest, anti-biotic cream, and elevate. Saturday was cooking and football. I did do a bit of reading and got my books from the library:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/06/overdue-library-book-returned-chicago_n_1861794.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl1%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D20207T

hat's it for the day. You know the drill. The blog is now yours.

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Football Day

Would like to welcome Pat back to the blog. Due to computer problems she has been missing in action.

Today for me is cooking and football. The Oregon Ducks play Fresno State at 3:30 this afternoon and I am looking forward to being in Couch Potato City from 3:30 until about eight tonight. Couch Potato City is also known as my living room. Before the kickoff I am fixing lunch for Mom and cooking dinner for Mom, the caregiver, and a stray minister. Lunch will be your normal sandwich, yogurt, and chips. Dinner will be turkey, baked sweet potatos, and green beans. Ice cream bars for desert. I am also getting a breakfast casserole ready to put in the fridge overnight and cook in the morning. This is the fourth one I tried. So far they liked Mary's the best and also liked the others. But everyone remembers their first.

I only use the healthiest of ingredients when I cook so to celebrate my cooking style today we are doing health related stories.

Do you believe that home remedies work? I think some do. Not sure about all of the ones mentioned in the following article.

http://mom.me/mind-body/3286-19-bizarre-home-cures-that-work/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl36%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D202132

Dementia is a tough disease but they have discovered that people with the disease can still thrive in the creative arena:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/senior-health/0904/seniors-creativity-can-thrive-despite-dementia.aspx?xid=aol_eh-emocs_4_20120903_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl16%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D200838

Finally it would be really good for your health if you would honor the Homeland Security warning and avoid Zombies:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/06/homeland-security-warns-the-zombies-are-coming_n_1862768.html?1346969251&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl4%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D202151

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Stories I Love.

Day Two of The Me reclamation project. I love having two days of me days in a row. In honor of that we are doing stories I love.

Story one. A company that values a good work ethic:

http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/09/06/employer-vita-needle-focuses-on-hiring-older-workers/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl32%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D201840

Story two. A young man that has values better than people many years older than he is:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/05/wyatt-erber-charity-donation_n_1858806.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl22%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D201822

Since my blog promotes equality among genders it is only fair to include a young woman that has better values than people many years older than she is.

http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/local_news/water_cooler/maine-girl-abbie-jacobson-returns-lost-4000-scores-justin-bieber-tickets

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PS

I sure hope Pat gets her computer in order because I really miss her and her posts.

Love The Me Days.

Really looking forward to today and tomorrow. Not really completely days off but completely days at home. Mowing, watering, phone calls, dishes, cleaning, resting, reading, TV surfing, leg healing, haircut, and tying some things for my new interest, cooking. Maybe even a movie.

Before moving on to today's post here is the painting we are giving Ted. On the back of the painting here is the notation , "this was painted by Miriam Camilla Dahn in 2002 at age 86. It is on the Willamette Pass near Salt Creek Falls." Sandy, Ted's wife is from the Eugene area and has relatives in Klamath Falls. You go over the Willamette Pass and pass Salt Creek Falls when you travel between Eugene and Klamath.



Here is the way it was wrapped:



Starting today's entry with a love story. True love but heartbreaking in so many ways:

http://www.wtvy.com/news/odd/headlines/-Man-Walks-Streets-to-Find-Kidney-Donor-for-Wife-168522866.html

Sometimes after a few days at Mom's, with the worry and the responsibility that comes with that I age a bit:

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/watch-man-age-12-years-8-minutes-video-143817544.html

When I am at Mom's I am really awestruck that a ninety-six year old woman could have so much creativity. Speaking of creativity:

http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2012/08/29/mackenzie-childs-estate-famous-designers-work-of-art/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl8%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D200330

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Good, Bad, Supportive.

Had a charming day with Mom yesterday. Ate a couple of good meals. Wrapped Ted's painting. Shopped. Mom likes going to Michael's and The Dollar Tree. Pushing the wheelchair is good exercise for me. Spending today at Mom's through about two and then I will return home until Saturday at lunch. YEA!!

Today we are doing the good, the bad, and the supportive.

The good animal story:

http://www.pawnation.com/2012/08/15/hero-cat-alarm-clocks/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl24%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D199829

The bad human story:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/01/alberto-nunez-chicago-man_n_1848933.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl16%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D200356

The humans showing support for a prince:

http://technorati.com/social-media/article/soldiers-worldwide-strip-in-support-of/

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The Gene Pool.

The night at Mom's was pleasant. Yesterday we went frame shopping. Mom wants to give Ted one of her paintings for all he has done. I think it is a great idea so I am supporting her in the venture. She has written him a stunning thank you note to put with it, including the words that she picked the painting "that had the most love in it." I think Ted is going to be blown away. I like the painting she picked too, it is a man's painting.

Have you checked below your living room floor lately? Maybe you should.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/medieval-well-discovered-beneath-couple-living-room-191037139.html

Human power is often times amazing:

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/air-human-powered-helicopter-212542729.html

Are women or men happier? I guess if you want to find out you have to pull down their genes:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/womens-health/happiness-gene-in-women-identified.aspx?xid=aol_eh-news_22_20120827_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl9%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D199486

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Labor Day

Labor Day. A holiday. Should be called no Labor Day. When we were growing up it always signaled the end of summer because school started the next day. After a summer off bed time resurfaced. What do we really know about Labor Day?

http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/09/02/7-facts-you-need-to-know-about-labor-day-workers/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl6%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D200321

A few summers when living in the burg of Klamath Falls, Oregon we would trek either down 99-W or I-5 to the outpost of Anaheim, California and visit Disneyland.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/29/disneyland-nostalgia-magical-footage-1956_n_1841227.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl9%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D199246

I am sure that students everywhere now that they are all back to school are looking forward to their science projects.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/boy-science-project-alarms-n-h-resident-184759156.html

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Update

Because this is a holiday weekend and my brother-in-law doesn't work we changed the Mom duties around. It was my idea because I wanted to give my sister some time with her husband. Today I am doing lunch for Mom and dinner for Mom and The caregiver. Tomorrow I am there for lunch and will spend Monday and Tuesday nights there. I will be there through Wednesday lunch. This gives sister a lot of time with hubby and it works out well for me because after Wednesday lunch I will get two and a half days off. Looking forward to getting some personal things done.

Last week was a blur. Sunday was a family party. Monday was lawn work, grocery shopping, to do list surfing, and getting ready for football night. Tuesday was banking and Tuesday night was the twelve guy football get together. Wednesday was lunch with Mom and Dave Taylor and the night at Mom's. Thursday was getting Mom ready for bridge, fixing her lunch and dinner. Friday was the movie LAWLESS (Very violent. About moon shining in the early thirties). Friday was also my doctor's appointment to review my lab tests (Yea).

Some good news on the sibling front. My brother called Mom when they got back to Wyoming and told her the next time they are coming they want to stay with Mom to give Sister and I some relief. I am very happy they are at least thinking that way.

Speaking of brother here are some pictures of football night. Various age groups, various occupations, and a fun group.

This is my brother, it is a little fuzzy because he moved when I took the picture:



These are two attorneys. My friend Ted that helped/is helping Mom is to the left. The one to the right is new to the group. Peter is a defense attorney on the most high profile missing child case ever to hit Portland:



To the left is Dave to the right is Jared. Dave is married to Jared's sister. Dave owns Sunset Heating & Cooling. Jared owns Pacific Window Tinting:



You have already met Peter, the other is the oldest member of the league. This is Bill E. He is currently a court report and used to own a legal arts school. He is also the one that grew up with Roy Orbison and used to play drums in his band:



This is a really dark picture. The light was really bad. From left to right. Greg, Tom, & Leland. Greg is a retired paralegal. Tom is an attorney that works for Ted, Ted's right hand man. Leland is the youngest in the league and is a Kaiser executive. He works for another league member that is not pictured here, Doug. I've known Doug for thirty years:



Not pictured besides Doug is the other CPA, Jay.

You know the drill. Comment Away. Then the blog is yours to post whatever your damn well please.

Fear Not Football Season Is Here.

Ah the start of football season! Oregon Ducks tonight at 7:30. Got my duck pajamas set out. Snacks bought. Two TVs ready to go. Looking forward to a smashing evening after taking Mom to lunch and fixing dinner for Mom and the caregiver tonight.

Some women, wives, and girl friends think the start of football season is also the start of the Highway to Hell:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/31/joyce-coffey-arrested-4-times-in-26-hours_n_1847951.html?1346450075&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl4%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D199990

There also some out that think the start of football seasons starts a secret society, The Brotherhood of Man:

http://www.mandatory.com/2012/08/30/top-secret-sites-from-around-the-world/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl14%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D199750

Of course it is amazing the amount of new snacks that are created during football season:

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/behold-chocolate-éclair-hot-dog-201520345.html

Hope today is a great day and that it is a great holiday weekend for you. Before you go have a stunning holiday, Comment Away.

Once In A Blue Moon.

just got back from my doctor's appointment. When ask my doctor if the results were good, he said they were fantastic. My cholesterol was 129, bad 41. My BP normal. My muscle tone normal. I've lost twelve pounds. After celebrating by having some movie popcorn this afternoon I am going back on course. Since I want to lose more weight the following article interested me:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristin-kirkpatrick-ms-rd-ld/weight-loss-tips_b_1838082.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl10%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D199404

Speaking of health, following is a disease (or is it) that everyone has:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/28/arianna-on-aging_n_1834072.html?1346156572&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000008&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl5%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D198021

I hope my lab results aren't that good only once in a blue moon.

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/blue-moon-full-moon-month-friday-coincides-neil/story?id=17117776

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Honest Snafus

Dave's visit with mom went extremely well. Mom has known Dave since the third grade. He was awestruck at how good mom looked and how sharp her mind was. Mom was stunned at how handsome Dave was and how young he looked. The conversation after Dave left:

"Mom what did you think?"

"I was stunned how handsome he was."

"Am I has handsome as he is?"

"No."

I'm not sure I like this honesty stuff.

Let's start with a snafu:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/27/dry-cleaner-dubs-customer_n_1834484.html?1346102589&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl2%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D197850

We all pray that those in the path of Isaac survive and in tact. Now I am praying for this little girl and her stuffed animals:

http://weather.aol.com/2012/08/29/little-girls-rules-for-stuffed-animals-in-isaac-no-partys/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl8%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D199217

How many pairs of shoes do you own? I have maybe four pay. Maybe three that are decent.

http://www.stylelist.com/2012/08/27/house-tour-christian-louboutin-france-photos_n_1834450.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl12%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D198829

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Only The Good

We had a great time last night. It really worked well last night having the event at a restaurant. The Staff at Paddy's was great, parking was easy, and the food good. I sat next to Bill Ellis. Talk about humble. I've known the man over ten years and you know what I found out last night? He grew up with Roy Orbison and played drums in his band. I don't know about you but if I had ever played drums in Roy Orbison's band I'd be wearing the t-shirt and telling everyone I ran into. My brother had a great night. He is really isolated in Wyoming and it was so good for him to have a chance to interact with a bunch of men of different ages.
He may of even had a life changing experience, one that I can't say much about unit it comes true. He told me it was the highlight of his trip.

Since it was such a good night we are only doing good stories today.

There is no longer a Denny's near us. The one that was closest to us has been turned into a strip club. I really miss Denny's because of stories like this:

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/mystery-customer-picks-tab-entire-denny-restaurant-195902637.html

Let's hear if for a city employee:

http://newsone.com/2032545/gary-gaddist-danielle-hatherley-carroll/?omcamp=aolhomepage&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl3%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D197672

Closing with the man that wanted to make a difference in a child's life and was willing to do whatever he had to:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/25/karl-kesel-marvel-comics-writer-sells-comic-collection-adopt-baby_n_1830335.html?utm_hp_ref=parents&ir=Parents&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl17%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D197738

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Football Night

Yesterday I got a ton done, including weeding, mowing, dishes, grocery shopping. It is a busy week again. Today is football day! Tonight twelve men get together and act a little like fools. Getting our picks in for the start of the professional football season a week from tomorrow. College football starts this week! Tonight there will be four attorneys, a paralegal, a court report, two Kaiser executives, two business owners, and two CPAS trying to get the best of each other. Harmless fun. Usually I am the one that am given the responsibility of either putting the food together or ordering the food. This year they voted to have it at a restaurant to give me a break. This is also the first time in years that every member of the league will be there. My brother usually drafts by telephone. I am picking him up at four and we are going together. This will be one of the easiest annual football nights for me!

Tomorrow my friend, Dave, that I recently reconnected with is coming to Mom's for lunch. Mom knew him when he was a little kid and wants to see him. He used to come over to our house every New Year's day and spend the entire day there watching football. He played on the little league team coached and sponsored by my dad. Wednesday night is either taking mom to dinner or fixing it there. Thursday is at Mom's all day until eight p.m. Friday is getting my license renewed. Well not my license, the car's license. It expires 9-7.

I have my notes ready for tonight but I am not going to carry them in a backpack:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/kids-health/0827/overloaded-backpacks-can-injure-kids.aspx?xid=aol_eh-news_1_20120827_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl35%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D197614

Some of the guys there tonight won't tell the full truth. The just want to get the upper hand. Do you live in a truthful place?

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/08/27/the-most-and-least-honest-cities-in-the-u-s/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl22%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D197845

We are pretty mild folks so I pretty sure there won't be any fights tonight. And most of the guys there are good parents:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/babblecom/toddler-fight-club_b_1828511.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl17%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D197738

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Gullibility & Where Are They Now?

Monday a work day. Away from Mom's. Maybe a get together tonight at Mom's. Grover and his wife spent the afternoon with Mom yesterday. Then we all had pizza for dinner last night. The caregiver really worked hard putting everything together. It would be great if she worked that hard every day I'd be elated.
It was the second visit to Mom's by my brother since they have been here. They leave Wednesday morning.

We are going to skip the updates this week and will return to them next Sunday.

Are you gullible? What age were you or do you anticipate being the most gullible?

http://www.everydayhealth.com/senior-health/0824/research-pinpoints-brains-gullibility-center.aspx?xid=aol_eh-news_19_20120820_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl10%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D196960

These Grannies sure aren't gullible. Fair warning the video has adult content. Not meant for children or the gullible.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/26/raging-grannies-legitimate-rape-song-akin_n_1831684.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl15%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D197285
Back to the astronauts. Where are the astronauts from the golden age now:

http://news.yahoo.com/nasas-pioneering-astronauts-where-now-015939219.html

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A Man's Landing, A Woman's Birthday.

The update will be tomorrow. Today we are celebrating two things. DanRae's birthday. Happy Birthday DanaRae!!! We are also celebrating Neil Armstrong and man's first landing on the moon. We lost a true American hero yesterday.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/25/neil-armstrong-dead-age-82_n_1830343.html

The summer between my junior and senior years in college I was an intern at North American Rockwell. That was the summer of man's first landing on the moon. The spacecraft was built at North American's Seal Beach, California's facility. That is where I worked. We were given many incredible things after Neil Armstrong took man's first step on the moon, July 20, 1969. All of the following photographs are from the company newsletter.

One thing I do remember, well actually will never forget, is a few weeks after the landing they brought the space ship that went to the moon to the Seal Beach plant and displayed it. It was incredibly small. About the size of a small dinner table. The same day they brought the craft to the pant Neal Armstrong and the other two astronauts visited. There was one heck of a ceremony. Security back then wasn't an issue and you could get closer to your heroes then you do know. I pushed my way to the front of the line and shook the hands of the three astronauts. A day that will live in my mind forever.

Here is what I think are very stunning pictures of the mission to the moon. And I threw one in there with my name on it.



































Questions for the day. Name the other two astronauts that were with Neil Armstrong on the trip to the moon. Who was the second man to walk on the moon? Who stayed in the the spacecraft (a module separated from the craft and took the others to the moon) and steered the craft? Which one later appeared on Dancing With The Stars?

And how long have I known DanaRae? HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Mysteries

Looking forward to a good Saturday. Fixing Mom lunch and then cooking dinner for Mom, myself, and the caregiver. We are having a special recipe I concocted of sweet potatoes and pork chops. I am fixing it here then taking it in to Mom's. I will stay and have dinner with them. In between time at Mom's I will be attacking my to do list and getting ready for the annual football night this coming Tuesday. I am hoping to pull some fast ones on the other eleven guys by keeping my picks a mystery. Speaking of mysteries:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/24/100-year-old-package-open_n_1827839.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl2%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D196875

From one mystery to another:

http://lagrange.patch.com/articles/rare-secret-nazi-book-finds-home-at-holocaust-museum-thanks-to-la-grange-park-library?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D194660

The final mystery is how dumb some people can be:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/22/nypd-impersonators-hollywood-quality-masks-caught_n_1821283.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl14%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D196736

Before closing I just want to send prayers, positive vibes, and good thoughts to the victims of the Empire State Building shooting. I hope the shootings stop.

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A Major Vent & An Art Showing.

The good news is that by my doctor's appointment next Wednesday I am at the weight that he wanted me to be at for that appointment. I've lost ten pounds. I still have about twenty to go to reach the Doctor's goal weight of one hundred eighty five pounds. That is where the doctor wants me to be my next April. But we don't always get what we want.

The bad news is that I am about to send my sister packing. I've about had it with her "everything has to be done my way and if you don't do it my way everyone will pay hell" attitude. I honestly don't think she knows how cruel some of the things she does and some of the notes she leaves are to Mom, the caregiver, and myself. She isn't a selfish person. If it were for her there would be no homeless animals or people. I also sincerely appreciate her help with Mom and the willingness of her and her husband to move up here and help with Mom. It was to hard doing the care alone. I just think she is clueless about how her behavior comes across to other people. More than once I have and Mom has had to smooth things over with the caregiver after one of her notes so she wouldn't quit. I am so ticked at the note I got yesterday that I was seriously considering shoving it up her nether regions. I think when I am at Mom's I deserve the same respect from her that I give her when she is at Mom's. She will at times upset Mom's because she will do over everything Mom does. Any where from where Mom puts her walker (Mom puts it where she can reach it. Sis moves to where she can't reach it because it is neater) to what kind of sandwich bags Mom uses.

The neat thing brings us to Mom's paintings. I really think Mom should start painting again. I think that for two reasons. I love Mom's paintings. Mom really wants to start painting again to give her something to do. She gets bored sitting around the house alone. Sister doesn't want Mom to paint because she thinks it well smell up and mess up Mom's house. We could put the painting equipment in Mom's bedroom and open up a window or two to buffer the smell. And its Mom's house so if she wants to mess it up so be it.

I took pictures of Mom's paintings and have posted them here. What do you think of her paintings? Most of them were painted when she was in her eighties. Do you think I should encourage mom to start painting again and risk a blowup? What probably will happen is I will put up the things mom needs to paint, they will be taken down, I will put them up again, they will be taken down and so on. Truthfully, I am not sure I am up to that type of confrontation. I'm also afraid I will lose my sister's support with Mom. That worry has kept the old tongue with holes in it from biting it. What do you think? Your opinion matters.

AN ART SHOWING OF MOM'S PAINTINGS:

This is the picture that I have in my house. When I was in business and had my own office I displayed it there. I had some really expensive paintings in my office. I never got any comments about the expensive painting but I got numerous ones about this one. Who painted that? Where did you buy that and so on.



This is a painting that my Mom and my Uncle Frank painted together. Since they were both in their eighties I call it Brother & Sister Moses.



South Dakota:



A farm in the Mid-West



We owned a Cabin near Klamath Falls, Oregon. It was off of Hwy. 140 near Rocky Point Junction. This is near there.



This on the Willamette Pass. It is on a road between Klamath Falls and Eugene, Oregon. This Salt Creek Falls.



This isn't really a painting but a creation that involves a canvas, paint, and unusual materials.



Northern California:



From her mind:



From her mind part 2:



From her mind part 3:



Dad on a fishing trip.

Discussions.

My last day at Mom's. Should be home tonight by eight. Then tomorrow a me day. Looking forward to it.

The following article made me wonder if illegal immigrants should even have the right to sue:

http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/08/former_oregon_candidate_for_go.html

There are so many sides of the issue. If the employer knowingly hired an illegal immigrant he was breaking the law and if he blackmailed the illegal immigrant he was breaking the law of morals. But should a non citizen have access to our courts?

If that didn't your discussion bloods flowing maybe the next article will:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/20/kaitlin-nootbaar-oklahoma_n_1808618.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl5%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D194575

I think I would tell the school administration to go to hell.

Now that the discussion juices are flowing let's ramp it up even more:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/20/frank-mandelbaums-will-gay-son-robert-mandelbaum-marry-woman-inheritance_n_1810424.html?1345476160&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl17%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D194886

I think the dad is a bigot and should have accepted his son no matter what his sons preferences are. It really puts the son in a position that has to be tough. A what about a woman that would marry him knowing the situation?

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The 6TH Grade Stud

The question of the day is do you know anyone in the following picture of the Roosevelt Sixth Grade basketball team? If so who and which one is he? You can post the answer here.




I hope the question doesn't drive you to drink:

http://news.yahoo.com/marriage-drives-women-drink-study-suggests-114103281.html

What is the weather like in your neck of the woods? Maybe you can predict it:

http://weather.aol.com/2012/08/16/20-surprising-ways-to-predict-the-weather/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl22%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D194034

You know the way I predict the weather? I look outside.

In closing I would like to welcome Augusta, Georgia to the twentieth century:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/20/augusta-national-condoleezza-rice-darla-moore-women_n_1811211.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl14%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D194588

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Signs

I am off to Mom's. Will be there from one today until eight Thursday night.

Brother and his family are going to the coast for the next few days. Brother did stop by Sunday night to see Mom. He did promise to spend a lot at Mom's when they get back. I am optimistic that I won't need to hold things together:

http://www.stylelist.com/chris-barnes/uses-for-rubber-bands_b_1775602.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl12%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D19290

I think the desire to visit Mom is a good sign. But in other parts of the world there are bad signs that have nothing to do with family dynamics.

http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2012/08/15/new-york-city-street-sign-points-to-wrong-area-as-a-historic-dis/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl20%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D193982

Closing today's post with something to watch out for. A warning for us all to pay attention to, especially the elderly living in older homes:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/0817/carbon-monoxide-poisoning-an-underestimated-threat.aspx?xid=aol_eh-news_13_20120813_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl17%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D193757

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The Old & The New

I am getting so much spam lately that for the next couple of days I am going to the approve comment status of my blog. What that means is your comment won't appear until I approve it. Since I am back and forth between Mom's it may be two or three hours before your comment appears. I am hoping this will stop the spam.

Brother and his wife did visit Mom last night for three or four hours. It was only their second day here so that is good. They are going to the coast for three days with their daughter's family and then they told mom they would visit everyday until they leave.

First up is the new:

http://weather.aol.com/2012/08/17/new-family-of-spiders-found-in-oregon-cave/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl10%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D194038

Next up is the old:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/17/ss-terra-nova-wreck-found_n_1797008.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl10%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D194038

Back to the new:

http://news.yahoo.com/video/beach-remote-controlled-lifeguards-065613808.html

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The Blog Is Yours

A mild week last week, a busy week on the horizon. Last week: Sunday at Mom's. Monday The Bourne Legacy. Tuesday was attacking to do list. Wednesday and Thursday were at Mom's. Thursday was also lab tests. Friday was a new foot doctor and the move, Hope Springs. An adult comedy about marriage for adults. It had good acting and a good cast but the best part of the movie was the soundtrack. Great soundtrack and I will be buying it. Saturday was lunch at Mom's, shopping for a new computer, shopping for a new cell phone that will bring me to the twentieth century, and veggie out and watching the Dodger game. I also caught up on Top Chef Masters and Covert Affairs.

On the agenda this week is watching my niece's daughter play basketball. I'll work that around making lunch for Mom and dinner for Mom and the caregiver. Monday is more shopping, some lawn mowing, some weed killing, and hopefully some family get together that included Mom and my brother. Tuesday from one in the afternoon until Thursday at eight PM is at Mom's. Friday is getting ready for my football night on the 28TH. This year it is at a restaurant so my workload has decreased substantially this year. No making arrangements for food. Saturday is a me day.

Got any travel plans for Labor Day weekend? Closing update day with a suggestion:

http://autos.aol.com/gallery/five-awesome-american-roads-to-drive-in-a-ragtop-before-labor-day/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D193928

The blog is now yours. Catch me up on your lives. Vent. Share joys. Cuss. Post anything you damn well please! off to Mom's.

Sibling Rivalry

"Being his real brother I could feel I live in his shadows, but I never have and I do not now. I live in his glow.” ― Michael Morpurgo, Private Peaceful

My brother is visiting from Wyoming today and for the next couple of weeks. I need your prayers and good vibes that he spends time with Mom this visit, more time then he usually does on these visits. The time to spend time with Mom is now not when she is on her death bed like he did with my dad. I wish that as much for him as I do for Mom. I hate to see Mom's hurt when he doesn't spend much time with her. But I watched his hurt and guilt feelings when dad left this world and I don't want to see those again. I know he is in a difficult situation because the people that control his life seem to plan every moment for him and those moments don't include time with Mom. I do hope if I was married that I had enough backbone to stand up to my wife and just tell her, you do what you want, I need to go see Mom. So send me prayers and good thoughts that bro steps up to the plate and makes mom happy this visit.

On the agenda today is lunch with Mom and then making a casserole for dinner for her and the caregiver. I did so well with Mary's recipe that I am going to try one on my own. I am hoping for the same result, it with either kill them or thrill them. I am hoping it thrill's them.

First up is really a charming article. The foresight of these youngster really is amazing:

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/1995-class-5th-graders-accurately-predicted-internet-future-211919477.html

I wonder if astrology is going to be as good at predicting the future as those fifth graders were:

http://www.lifescript.com/soul/horoscope/astrology/what_august_astrological_events_mean_for_your_life.aspx?utm_source=aol&utm_medium=syn&utm_campaign=soul&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl15%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D193601

Next up I think is good news but I think I will wait awhile before changing that from think it is good news to knowing it is good news:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/13/saudi-arabia-women-only-city_n_1772955.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl20%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D192002

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News question of the day, who was Judge Philip B. Gilliam of Denver, Colorado speaking to when he said the words that went viral on the Internet.