Anderson Cooper's Mom's jeans

A couple years ago, I began watching A.C. 360 and came to realize Anderson Cooper did a great job of reporting the news. He goes above and beyond the call of duty. He does a segment called "Keepin' 'Em Honest"~mostly about politicians, which is a constant battle to keep those birds honest! It is refreshing to see someone stand up for what is good and right and not be concerned about stepping on someone's toes. Sometimes, you have to toe-step. In general, he strives to be fair-minded and to tell the truth. A rarity in today's news circles. Anyway, come to find out that his mama is Gloria Vanderbilt. I don't really know much about Gloria Vanderbilt, but she did a great job of bringing up her son and she obviously knows what kind of pants I like. Well, granted, she probably doesn't know, but the pants' designers do! I doubt that Anderson Cooper's mom even wears jeans since she is the same age as my mom who hasn't donned a pair of jeans since her high school days! So when I wear a pair of Gloria Vanderbilt jeans or capris (which I just bought a new pair yesterday), I say, "I'm wearing Anderson Cooper's mom's jeans!" I am sure Mrs. Vanderbilt has never really worn the jeans or capris that I have purchased, but "her" pants fit me to a T. So thank you kindly, Anderson Cooper's mom!

Memorial Day Weekend

On this busy travel weekend with gas prices going up again, we will be right here at home. Many from our extended family will attack the highways to come to us on Monday to eat,drink (lemonade made in the shade)and visit. So my weekend will consist of baking,cooking a little in advance and not being on 95. What do I like about these 3 day weekends? When I was teaching, I loved having an extra day off. A breather from the Monday back-to-work feeling. Now that I am a bum, I enjoy having family come by. I also like hamburgers and hot dogs, potato salad, macaroni salad, fresh fruit, especially watermelon with the seeds and something good for dessert. This year, it will be coconut cream pie and maybe a carrot cake. Since Memorial Day weekend officially ushers in summertime, ya gotta cook out! You don't have to eat outside, but a screened-in porch with a ceiling fan is tailormade for savoring the essence of the smorgasbord! Relaxation is the goal for the holiday. Whatever you have planned~pool to stay cool and hot, beach to splash around in frigid waves and dust off sand, or just relaxin' with family in the backyard, have a safe and rest-filled day!

New Shoes

Today I wore my new shoes. Thanks, Megan! The video on Youtube "Paolo Nutini New Shoes" explains my excitement with my new shoes! Enjoy. Oh and go buy some new shoes too! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Isgm9wLzkww

picture of Mom

A Happy Mother's Day picture of my mom and her much-loved cat, Milo.
There are many funny videos of trying to get just the right Mother's Day gift. I like the one on Youtube. If you want to watch it, go to "Happy Slip Happy Mother's Day".

Five Eight

Tomorrow will be May 8 or fifth month eighth day or simply five eight! Several years ago, someone said that your "magical" birthday is when you turn the age of the date of your birth, for example, turning 8 on the 8th. While I am not one to think like this, I may change my mind this year because tomorrow I will be five eight. Did you notice that this is even better than a "magical" birthday? I'm turning the month and the date!! What will happen? Normally, I would not be so quick to tell my age, but this doesn't happen to everyone. Let's say you were born on the 10th month and the 27th day. That would mean you would have to be 1,027 years old for this to happen to you. Forget about it. Even if you use Old Testament age figuring,noone made it that far. When I turned the milestone age of 40, my dad, who was perpetually 29, couldn't figure out how this happened! I don't know what God has in store for me on this once-in-a-lifetime birthday, but I do know it will be filled with whatever God planned before I was born five eight years ago.

Barnabas, Son of Encouragement

This morning our pastor spoke on being an encourager as Barnabas was to everyone. I've often said that after meeting Jesus face to face when I get to heaven the next in line will be Blind Bart and Barnabas. In my testimony that I have given at different times in my life, I identify with Blind Bart. His response to those who asked him to explain why he could now see was something like, All I know is once I was blind and now I see. Before I was a Christian, I couldn't "see", now I can. It is as easy-peasy as that. Barnabas, who was originally Joseph a Levite from Cyprus,got a name change because of his extravagance in giving to others. Not only did he give away lots of money, but he encouraged others with his words. So many times, I am guilty of not being encouraging as I speak a negative remark about someone. There are way too many non-encouragers in this world. In fact it takes little effort to be a Barnabas-not. Saying unkind things about family, friends or anyone is more contagious than the Swine flu! My dad would often tell me,"If you don't have anything nice to say about someone, don't say anything at all." Wise counsel. Thanks, Daddy! My Dad is with Jesus and I know he is getting lots of encouragement. Being here on earth is where we need to begin spreading The Word and building one another up, not tearing down.

May Day

Welcome to the merry month of May! Whenever I think of Mayday, I am reminded of the fun video on Youtube called "What are you sinking about?" It has nothing to do with this being May Day, but I never get tired of watching it. If I were saavy about how to put the video right on this blog, I would, but alas, I am not that technologically gifted. My family has seen it many times, but if you haven't, it is a must see. Enjoy this month filled with Mayflowers- whoa, I mean May flowers, not the boat with the Pilgrims.