This time of year really messes me up.  I have too much to do, not enough hours in the day, and the holidays have bad associations for me.  In an effort to overcome, I’ve prepared a little gift:  a 4×6 brag book page that coordinates with one of my new kits, ‘Tis the Season.  Click the image to download:

Take a look at my new holiday items; anyone who likes is ENCOURAGED to buy!  Click the images to see more previews.  Happy Holidays to all!

Quote of the Day:
Life is hard. It’s even harder if you’re stupid.
–Anonymous

Oh, man - is THAT ever true!!

I know some people think Orlando vacations are the dream, but I’m not a believer. Too hot, even in December, and don’t get me started on the over-population factor! My next vacation, believe it or not, will be somewhere cold, with nobody around to distract me from all the fun I’m not having. Okay, that’s a little extreme, but I just can’t take the stress.

I tried to avoid political discussions throughout the campaign.  I am, and will always be, a Reagan Republican.  I agree with very little rhetoric ever spouted by any Democrat, much less a radical wanna-be Socialist.  And while change can be positive, is sometimes even necessary to perpetuate a desired way of life - a rapid misstep in the name of "change" will destroy us.

I still have my Titans (I love you, Jeff Fisher), so the only thing left for me to say is actually plagiarized.  I love you, Thomas Jefferson.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent."

"Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny."

"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."

"Information is the currency of democracy."

"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."

And of course, Ronald Reagan:

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."

And I weep.

Quote of the Day:
While the price of freedom and security is high, it is never too high!
–George W. Bush
(I bet he never complains about taxes)

I believe the liberal left have commandeered my widgets.

I’ve always loved to read. Here lately, however, I’ve been working so much I haven’t had the energy to lift a book, let alone read one. It occurred to me today that there are other options. I checked out a site offering free audio books, and I’m intrigued. It’s one of those membership deals, so I’m reading all the fine print, but it definitely has possibilities.

Sigh. Back to work.

Ever get a thought in your head that you just can’t shake? It’s torture, and I guess I’m going to have to look it up. I saw a news bite about Mr. Simpson the other day, and it made me think of that old Samsonite luggage commercial - at least I think it was Samsonite. You remember, the one where he’s hightailing it through the airport? Those were the days. I must be getting old.

Sometimes it’s all I can do to string together a coherent sentence. This can be tedious, especially when I’m trying so hard to cleverly insert tidbits of information into a post. I guess I should be thankful if someone reads a post and finds something they can use, right? So here’s an interesting piece for those of you in the market for bearings; enjoy!

I’ve always loved colder climates, and until my accident really loved snow. Remember The Shining? A snowmobile WOULD come in handy if you needed to escape a homicidal maniac during a blizzard. Hey, you never know.

So, just in case, I’ve started compiling a list of things I’ll need if I do haul stakes for the northern climes; snowmobile parts are on the list. Feel free to leave suggestions - I believe in being prepared!

I’m sure I’ll catch heat for saying this, but I do not believe I could survive 24 hours without a TV. How do I know? Well, a few months ago the TV in our living room died. The silence was DEAFENING. Long story short, husband was at Wal-Mart buying a new TV that afternoon. Sue me.

Sure could’ve used a source for tv deals. Although, realistically - no way could I have waited for it to be shipped. But that’s just me.

GOOOO  TITANS!!!!  They are doing a phenomenal job - time to break out my fan apparel, maybe?

Lay off Vince Young, people.  He’s going to be just fine.

Hope y’all are having a wonderful Sunday!

Quote of the Day:
No one can be free who does not work for the freedom of others.
–Anonymous

We have five computers in my household, and at some point in time I’ve used each one of them. Nothing is more frustrating than realizing I need a file I haven’t used in years, trying to remember on which computer that file is located, then going through the cumbersome steps of retrieving it. I’ve started saving files to my external hard drive; unfortunately, it didn’t occur to me to do this until about six months ago. I need to do my homework regarding patch cables. I think it’s called a CAT6 cable — all you have to do is plug it in to each computer and you can transfer data from one to the other. Of course, in my household, I’d use the cable one time and never be able to find it again!