Today I have been busy on the phone making calls and trying to sort out paperwork - bills and EOB's (Explanation of benefits) from my insurance company. Until I receive each and one must be itemized I refuse to pay the bill. I want to make sure that I am not charged for something that I did not use/receive.
I didn't realize that there were so many papers involved!!!! Also taking time to go through and toss some other not needed papers and try to get things under control. Taking a week to get me organized and back on track.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
DId you knoiw?
Take your bananas apart when you bring them home. Leaving them together causes them to ripen faster. (If the grandkids are around that is not a problem!)
Add a teaspoon of water to ground beef when frying and it will keep the grease away from your meat.
More tips to come..........
Add a teaspoon of water to ground beef when frying and it will keep the grease away from your meat.
More tips to come..........
Good Morning
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and its a beautiful spring day. I am getting ready to go to church with my parents and then if my daughter hasn't left when I get back will go to the Sun N Fun fly in with her to pick up my oldest granddaughter.
This week I want to work on my yard. Needs mowing and general clean up from the winter frosts. Flower beds need to be cleaned out, new plants planted and the bird feeder and well put into their homes!
Have a great day.
This week I want to work on my yard. Needs mowing and general clean up from the winter frosts. Flower beds need to be cleaned out, new plants planted and the bird feeder and well put into their homes!
Have a great day.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
WOW - Its been a long time since I posted -
Life happened and things were put on the back burner. I am back to getting my life organized. I am still scrapping with my daughter and we just finished making a backpack album! Will take pictures and try to post them.
You can also check out the U-stream for Paper Phenomenon and do a search for backpack album.
You can also check out the U-stream for Paper Phenomenon and do a search for backpack album.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
A Worry List
Today's bible study was on Matthew 6:25-34 which is so fitting for me. I am a habitual worrier. I worry about the little things as well as the larger things. With that in mind - the author of the study suggests:
1. Start a worry list - write down all the things that you are worried about. The bills, the children and grandchildren, your job, your health, the future in general.
2. Turn your worry list into a prayer list Ask the Lord to work in those situations you're concerned about. Pray specifically for your needs and depend on him.
3. Turn your prayer list into an action list. If you have any insight that there is something you can do about your cares, do it. As we turn our worries into prayer and actions - Paralyzing anxiety can be replaced by concern for the responsibilities of life.
Why not start your list right now. I have.
1. Start a worry list - write down all the things that you are worried about. The bills, the children and grandchildren, your job, your health, the future in general.
2. Turn your worry list into a prayer list Ask the Lord to work in those situations you're concerned about. Pray specifically for your needs and depend on him.
3. Turn your prayer list into an action list. If you have any insight that there is something you can do about your cares, do it. As we turn our worries into prayer and actions - Paralyzing anxiety can be replaced by concern for the responsibilities of life.
Why not start your list right now. I have.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns --- All three missed it --
This is really an awesome sight to watch if you've never had the chance, Very fascinating.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why?
21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is
the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why?
21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1
3. Why are his gloves wet?
His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle.
4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time
and if not, why not?
He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path,
he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder.
5. How often are the guards changed?
Guards are changed every thirty minutes,
twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.
6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to?
For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be
between 5' 10' an d 6' 2' tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30.' Other
requirements of the Guard: They must commit 2 years of life to guard the
tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on
or off duty for the rest of their lives. They cannot swear in public for the
rest of their lives and cannot disgrace the uniform {fighting} or the tomb in
any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on
their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only
400 presently worn. The guard must obey these rules for the rest of
their lives or give up the wreath pin.
The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat
and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the
top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt.
There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty
in front of a full-length mirror.
The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor
watch TV. All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid
to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. A guard must memorize who they are
and where they are interred. Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe
E. Lewis {the boxer} and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy, {the most
decorated soldier of WWII} of Hollywood fame. Every guard spends
five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty.
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington , DC , our
US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC
evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the
hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of
the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment.
They respectfully declined the offer, 'No way, Sir!' Soaked to the skin,
marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding
the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be
afforded to a service person. The tomb has been patrolled continuously,
24/7, since 1930.
God Bless and keep them.
This is really an awesome sight to watch if you've never had the chance, Very fascinating.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why?
21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is
the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why?
21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1
3. Why are his gloves wet?
His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the rifle.
4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time
and if not, why not?
He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb. After his march across the path,
he executes an about face and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder.
5. How often are the guards changed?
Guards are changed every thirty minutes,
twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.
6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to?
For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be
between 5' 10' an d 6' 2' tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30.' Other
requirements of the Guard: They must commit 2 years of life to guard the
tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on
or off duty for the rest of their lives. They cannot swear in public for the
rest of their lives and cannot disgrace the uniform {fighting} or the tomb in
any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on
their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only
400 presently worn. The guard must obey these rules for the rest of
their lives or give up the wreath pin.
The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat
and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the
top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt.
There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty
in front of a full-length mirror.
The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor
watch TV. All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid
to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. A guard must memorize who they are
and where they are interred. Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe
E. Lewis {the boxer} and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy, {the most
decorated soldier of WWII} of Hollywood fame. Every guard spends
five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty.
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington , DC , our
US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC
evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the
hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of
the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment.
They respectfully declined the offer, 'No way, Sir!' Soaked to the skin,
marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding
the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be
afforded to a service person. The tomb has been patrolled continuously,
24/7, since 1930.
God Bless and keep them.
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