I'm Rich!

Received this in an e-mail from a friend.  Just had to share.

Yup, I'm rich!

Silver in the Hair

Gold in the Teeth

Stones in the Kidneys

Sugar in the Blood.

Lead in the Feet

Iron in the Arteries

And an inexhaustible supply of Natural Gas.

I never thought I'd accumulate such wealth.

Flashback Friday

Go here to join in with Linda at Mocha with Linda for Flashback Friday.
Linda's Prompt:  Did you like to read when you were a child? What were your favorite genres, books or series? Did you read books because of the author or because of the title/plot? Did you own many books? Did your school distribute the Scholastic book orders (or some other type)? Did you visit the library often? Was there a summer reading program when you were young, and did you participate? Do you have any particular memories of your school libraries? What were your favorites and least favorites among the classics (the ones high school English teachers assign!)? If you didn't like reading, do you like it more today than you did then?

I think if you've been around my blog for any amount of time, you know I love books.  In fact, I'm hoping someday to purchase  (or even better yet, win) a Kindle, so I can carry 3,500 books in my purse at one time. lol  Anyway, I am an avid reader, although lately it seems I sure haven't had much time to enjoy this passion.  Anyway, Linda asked about our reading when we were kids, so here goes:

I think I've always loved reading.  I remember in 2nd or 3rd grade our teacher read to us a lot.  She read "Charlotte's Web",  and all of the "Little House" books.  Of course, after she read them, then I had to go to the Library and check them out and read them myself.  I also remember her reading "Mrs. Piggle Wiggle" books to us.  I, in fact, found these in the library when my girls were little and checked them out and read them again.  Seems I'll never forget those books. 

I also remember in the summer time, my mom (who has always been a big reader too) took us to the library.  I don't ever remember participating in a summer reading program, but we always checked out lots of books and spent lots of time reading.  My favorites then were any historical biographies written especially for kids.  Such books as George Washington Carver, Betsy Ross, Molly Pitcher, Clara Barton, etc.  I loved those so much.  I still enjoy a good biography from time to time.  I loved the Trixie Belden books too.  For some reason I never got into Nancy Drew, but I loved Trixie. 

I remember from time to time, my dad and mom going to auctions and buying boxes and boxes of old books and comic books.  We'd all then go through them and pick out the ones we wanted to read and then they'd either get rid of the rest, or they'd go up on the shelves.  It seems we always had shelves and shelves of books in our house. 

Then in high school, I remember getting into the romance books.  I still love a good romance book, but I only read the Christian ones now.  I can be pretty sure they won't get explicit and I much prefer that.   My dad's not a real big reader (except for the Bible), but I'm so glad mom was and she instilled that trait in almost all of her 5 kids. 

Random Dozen

Click here to join Linda for Random Dozen at 2nd cup of coffee

1. Have you, or has someone close to you, ever won an award for anything?
My daughter has won awards for her art work and both girls have won trophies for playing basketball and volleyball.

2. Who is the nearest relative to you who has served in the US Military?
My father-in-law, some uncles and cousins, etc.

3. Share something that stirs the patriotic spirit in you.
Seeing our flag flying against a blue, blue sky.

4. Where are you in the birth order in your family? Do you think your "placement" made a difference in your personality?
I'm a middle child.  I have an older brother and sister and a younger brother and sister.  It probably made a difference, but I wouldn't change a thing.  I like being the middle child.

5. Name one trait you hope you carry that was evidenced in your parents or grandparents.
Unfailing love.

6. If female, do you prefer wearing a skirt or pants? If male, shirt and tie or polo?
Pants.  I haven't work a dress or skirt in years.

7. Approximately how many times do you wake during the night? What do you do to go back to sleep?
3-4.  Usually I pray until I fall asleep.

8. Share a favorite movie quote.

Just keep swimming... by Dory of Finding Nemo.  After all, I feel some days in this life that's just what we have to do, just keep swimming...and trusting the Lord.



9. What is your favorite Fall candle scent?
Cinnamon apple

10. What is one Fall activity you're looking forward to?
Looking at the beautiful fall colors of the changing leaves.

11. Tell us about a pleasant surprise that happened to you recently.
The story of God delighting me with his glory.  If you want to read it, click here.

12. What was it like when you first met your in-laws-to-be?
I met them before my hubby and I started dating.  My husband was the choir director at church when I joined the choir and both of his parents were in the choir.  It was probably a year or more before we started dating.  I think when he asked me out the first time, his mom was almost as excited as I was.  lol  I have the most wonderful in-laws in the world.  So sorry for the rest of you.  hahaha

Project 365

I'm running late today, but it's time for Project 365 again.  Here are my pics for the week.  Click here to go and join Sara in the fun.

Sunday - Lily our dog.  I actually got her looking at the camera.  Usually she runs.

 

Tuesday - Beautiful skies.

Another Tuesday picture.  A lady in our Bible Study Group is getting married on Saturday and one of the ladies got her a cake.

Thursday - Survivor has started again.

Saturday - Beautiful outdoor morning wedding of the lady in our Bible Study Group.

That's our week, well at least the part that I actually took pictures of.  lol.

Random Dozen

Go join Linda at 2nd cup of coffee to join in on the fun of Random Dozen.  Click here.

1. Do you do garage sales? If so, tell me about one great find. If not, tell me why not.
Yes, mostly for books. 

2. Name the last thing you fixed.
I can't think of anything right off hand.

3. Name your A) Favorite item of makeup OR B) Favorite tool

4. Which room in your home needs organizing more than any other?
My kitchen

5. Which room could use re-decorating?
Main Bathroom

6. Share something unique about your town.
Our town has the oldest constantly running inn in the state of Ohio. 

7. If you could send a one-sentence message to your great-grandchild, what would it be?
Serve the Lord with all your heart, mind and strength.

8. Do you Facebook?
yes (check by sidebar and friend up with me if you want.)

9. Describe your favorite shoes.
Black MaryJane Crocs.  Ugly, but oh so comfortable

10. Do you listen to more talk radio or more music radio? What kind of station is it?
Music - Klove

11. How far would you travel for a really good (favorite) meal?
I've been know to drive an hour or so, but I'm usually doing something else there too.

12. If you were totally honest with yourself (and us) what should you probably be doing right now instead of blogging?
working (time for lunch break to be over, so I'm ending this now.)