The next time you hear a politician use the word "billion" in a casual manner, think about whether you want the "politicians" spending your tax money.
A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but one advertising agency did a good job of putting that figure into some perspective in one of its releases.
A. A billion seconds ago it was 1959.
B. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.
C. A billion hours ago our ancestors were living in the Stone Age.
D. A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.
E. A billion dollars ago was only 8 hours and 20 minutes, at the rate our government is spending it.
While this thought is still fresh in our brain, let's take a look at New Orleans. It's amazing what you can learn with some simple division . . .
Louisiana Senator, Mary Landrieu (D), is presently asking the Congress for $250 BILLION to rebuild New Orleans. Interesting number, what does it mean?
a. Well, if you are one of 484,674 residents of New Orleans (every man, woman, child), you each get $516,528.
b. Or, if you have one of the 188,251 homes in New Orleans, your home gets $1,329,787.
c. Or, if you are a family of four, your family gets $2,066,012.
Washington, D.C. ... HELLO!!! ... Are all your calculators broken??
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
VOTE . . .
Here we are already discussing the future President of the United States in the Year 2008. Well, I have my own candidate and I'm sure that once you know who I'm for, you will also agree. For those of you who would like another choice for President, I have the best solution. It is probably time we have a woman as President. My choice, and I hope yours as well, is a very special Lady that has all the answers to our problems. PLEASE give it a thought when you have a moment....
MAXINE FOR PRESIDENT!!
Maxine's PLATFORM
Maxine on "Driver Safety"
"I can't use the cell phone in the car. I have to keep my hands free for making gestures.".......
Maxine on "Lawn Care"
"The key to a nice-looking lawn is a good mower. I recommend one who is muscular and shirtless."
Maxine on "The Perfect Man"
"All I'm looking for is a guy who'll do what I want, when I want, for as long as I want, and then go away. Or wait nearby, like a Dust Buster, charged up and ready when needed."
Maxine on "Aging"
"Take every birthday with a grain of salt. This works much better if the salt accompanies a Margarita."
"I'm telling you ... she's the perfect candidate."
MAXINE ON AGING
Never read the fine print. There ain't no way you're going to like it
If you let a smile be your umbrella, then most likely your butt will get soaking wet.
The only two things we do with greater frequency in old age are urinate and attend funerals.
The trouble with bucket seats is that not everybody has the same size bucket.
To err is human, to forgive - highly unlikely.
Do you realize that in about 40 years, we'll have millions of old ladies running around with tattoos?
Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than a Kia.
Drinking makes some husbands see double and feel single.
After a certain age, if you don't wake up aching somewhere, you may be dead.
~~~~~
So don't forget, November 2008: VOTE FOR MAXINE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
There's no one better for the job!!!
MAXINE FOR PRESIDENT!!
Maxine's PLATFORM
Maxine on "Driver Safety"
"I can't use the cell phone in the car. I have to keep my hands free for making gestures.".......
Maxine on "Lawn Care"
"The key to a nice-looking lawn is a good mower. I recommend one who is muscular and shirtless."
Maxine on "The Perfect Man"
"All I'm looking for is a guy who'll do what I want, when I want, for as long as I want, and then go away. Or wait nearby, like a Dust Buster, charged up and ready when needed."
Maxine on "Aging"
"Take every birthday with a grain of salt. This works much better if the salt accompanies a Margarita."
"I'm telling you ... she's the perfect candidate."
MAXINE ON AGING
Never read the fine print. There ain't no way you're going to like it
If you let a smile be your umbrella, then most likely your butt will get soaking wet.
The only two things we do with greater frequency in old age are urinate and attend funerals.
The trouble with bucket seats is that not everybody has the same size bucket.
To err is human, to forgive - highly unlikely.
Do you realize that in about 40 years, we'll have millions of old ladies running around with tattoos?
Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than a Kia.
Drinking makes some husbands see double and feel single.
After a certain age, if you don't wake up aching somewhere, you may be dead.
~~~~~
So don't forget, November 2008: VOTE FOR MAXINE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
There's no one better for the job!!!
Friday, September 15, 2006
How to . . .
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height.
Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay "them "
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening,
whatever. Never let the brain idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's.
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable,improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9 Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.
10.Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER :
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height.
Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay "them "
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening,
whatever. Never let the brain idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's.
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable,improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9 Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.
10.Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER :
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
Sunday, August 13, 2006
Some weeks . . .
are just better than others. This is one of the better weeks for me. I'm in Florida as I speak in the process of buying me a vacation home. Wow!! totally exciting and a little overwhelming all at the same time but somehow I'm loving every minute of it.
Back in February, after an exhaustive search of the internet, I found exactly what I was looking for; namely, a resident-owned 55+ trailer park in Florida that was affordable. No need for another big house. I have one of those already. A nice sized camper seemed like a perfect solution.
My camper idea evaporated once I learned about something called a 'park model'. Let me explain in case, like me, the term is new to you too. They are similar to campers in size but they have a regular bathroom and are much like a house. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, I'm posting a link to some pictures of the one I got. Who knows maybe you'll want one too when you see how cute it is!!
New Florida Home
Back in February, after an exhaustive search of the internet, I found exactly what I was looking for; namely, a resident-owned 55+ trailer park in Florida that was affordable. No need for another big house. I have one of those already. A nice sized camper seemed like a perfect solution.
My camper idea evaporated once I learned about something called a 'park model'. Let me explain in case, like me, the term is new to you too. They are similar to campers in size but they have a regular bathroom and are much like a house. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, I'm posting a link to some pictures of the one I got. Who knows maybe you'll want one too when you see how cute it is!!
New Florida Home
Saturday, August 05, 2006
70 something
Well it happened. July 27th arrived and I'm now officially 70 something. I'm not sure I like that it happened. I was so accustomed to 60 something that I'm not sure I'm ready for 70 something. It's actually taken me several weeks to get used to the idea and stop pretending it didn't happen. After all, I woke up on the morning of July 27th and I didn't feel any different than I did on the morning of July 26th so I guess it's ok.
Just for the heck of it I googled: '70 something' and found: Even a 70 Something Technologically Challenged Mom Can Get Started in Blogging With These 10 Tips. Wonder why the author picked 70 something? Why didn't he pick 60 something? Hmmm! Maybe you need more help at 70 than you do at 60? I dunno but I did find something in the above article that I could use to cure my frequent episodes of 'blog block' though. Use These 7 Ideas and You Will Never Suffer From Blog Block Again Guaranteed!. So glad I found this one because I can use all the help I can get.
Just for the heck of it I googled: '70 something' and found: Even a 70 Something Technologically Challenged Mom Can Get Started in Blogging With These 10 Tips. Wonder why the author picked 70 something? Why didn't he pick 60 something? Hmmm! Maybe you need more help at 70 than you do at 60? I dunno but I did find something in the above article that I could use to cure my frequent episodes of 'blog block' though. Use These 7 Ideas and You Will Never Suffer From Blog Block Again Guaranteed!. So glad I found this one because I can use all the help I can get.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Just in case . . .
Just in case you haven't visited Ronni at As Time Goes By today, here's the link to an outstanding article published in Newsweek that she talks about today. “I’m Old and I’m Just Fine With That.”. I visit Ronni often but NEVER comment but that all changed today. I commented and feel better for having done it because "I’m Old and I’m Just Fine With That" too!
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