In Memory

I don't think I posted this particular video I made from the silent movies my mother had put to DVD. This is the best one. Touching and sad. You would have to had known them at some point. I was young so I really didn't get a chance to know them as much as I would have liked to now...

My grandparents and uncle in the late 40s...

blogging and reading blogs

Well, it's been a long day and I am up at a very late hour. Read a blog earlier. One I keep up with. Very nice. :) I wish I could post more often on it. Basically, I am requested to post on this persons' blog once a week. Yeah, you bet I would like to post daily. I love when people share their stories with the world. I would love for anyone to post on my blog a comment whenever they like-a nice one that is.

Since I cannot comment on a certain persons blog daily, I have made up this private journal or letter on my computer-talking to one of the persons the blog is about. It's like a little special message for them everyday-wishing this person well and seeing the progress they are making. truly amazed. Hope they don't mind me writing this as I am not giving out names. (I aim to please.) Heck, I can write what I want on my blog and I know how to be discreet.

Okay, so there is a lot I cannot explain, but anyway, I get a kick out of reading the persons blog. I feel a part of the whole thing. After 18yrs and counting, of knowng of this persons work and career, I am limited to one comment a week. Does that bother me? Yes, but I am not angry-just frustrated.....18years.....I have much appreciation for these people-esp. the fact that they decided to share their blog stories. Well, that's it.
G'Nite C.O.M. You know who you are-sleep tight.

Well, just chillin

Didn't feel well this afternoon. Slept a lot. Feels pretty much like I will be going off to bed sooner. The melatonin works some. Not always. Last night I was a little more depressed but then I come out of it. Heart palpitations were bothersome today. Taking my meds. Doctors give me a good diagnosis. I'm okay. I guess I was just stressed over something or for some reason, my heart just decided to rebel. Who knows? Why wonder over it? Just make it worse. Anyhow, this shall pass...

Invisible

I was just on a site and feel pretty invisible tonight. It's not fair for me to think I deserve attention all the time, I know. My friends on chat are apparently NOT at their computer or deliberately ignoring my chat. The gray, moon looking dot on Facebook usually means a person is not using their chat. Green means they are actively chatting with someone, from what I understand. I've been on Facebook since August 2008. I've been dumped by an old childhood friend who finds my news uninteresting and just because we don't keep in contact much otherwise. I think we are ruled too much by these social networks. They are okay in moderation, but true friends, we need in the flesh. That and the blogs are great for keeping others informed of our happenings and our life-especially loved ones and friends. It seems to me this blog is uninteresting to anyone-yes, I'm blowing off steam. I've been posting since 2007 and not one comment has surfaced. Of course I'd rather none than some troll to come along and ridicule or insult my life. Go ahead, but I won't allow comments that degrade or offend. They get removed. I appreciate any comments that are positive and meet my guidelines. Okay, enough said.....

Recycling Has Begun

Yes, officially we are now recycling. Our bin was delivered last Friday and we had quite a bit to put in there. I checked the local city website for more information. There are some things that we cannot recycle. Most of it can. It has already made a difference in the bulk in our regular trash. And it saves so much. It really makes a difference. The more people that recycle, the better it will be. We have recycled soft drink cans for years-actually we sell those for a few dollars. Recycling is not hard. It's pretty easy. So....recycle!

Stuck With a Cold

Today, not so hot. I was just recovering from a respiratory infection I had last month-all month. Got a prescription. Got 99% well. Still had some nasal congestion-TMI. :) Other than that, better. Now my nose is running like Niagara Falls. Cold medicine helps for awhile. It only treats it. Viruses just have to clear up on their own, basically. Bacteria can be healed with meds.

HERE"S A SPECIAL HOW-TO VIDEO JUST 4 YOU!

Big Brother is Watching!

Today Our world has become much like 'The Truman Show' and it seems that it is offending more and more of us, although some cameras are for our protection and help catch criminals. Forbid they ever put them in our homes! A recent story was shown where cameras were in the kids bathroom or showers at school! Don't let your privacy be overly intruded. Truman escaped-so can we!

Do a good thing

I did my good deed for the day, lol. I picked up nearly a whole bag of trash. The curbs are often filled with beer bottles, plastic cups, straws,etc. You name it, it's there. I don't know why some people cannot conscientiously make it a point to throw stuff in a garbage receptacle. Instead they leave it or dump it out of their car. How long would it take to go inside to get a trash bag, or keep some in their car? Anyway, as spring comes, a lot more ahead to do. It can make a big difference if you pick up even a small bag of trash. Get a little exercise and pick it up, even if it is not your trash. Yes, people should pick up their own trash, but set and example. Someone may be impressed and want to get out and do the same. There's potential.

THIS IS A LOCAL PSA "DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS". IT WAS STARTED BACK IN THE 80s-about keeping your trash off the streets of Texas.

Positive

Today was a positive day. I am exhausted now and need to turn in for the night. I am looking forward to tomorrow. The possibilities of positivity are in my favor. Sometimes I just have to decide that I will be. Good night!

I can put our beloved family 8mm movies on DVD now!

I finally got me a DVD burner. Now I can burn the old movies to music on a DVD and watch on the TV. It looks great! The still photo versions are incredibly clear. I am on a roll and love doing this and we have yet to process a few more old rolls of film to a DVD but those must be sent off first. It's great to be able to look back and see my mother, her brother, and my grandparents, second cousins, great aunt like they were right there. Many of them are no longer with us. Can't wait to get more movies produced. Silence can be golden on old film, but add some oldies, and they really come to life, it's quite emotional, in fact...