You might just do that... die that is..or get trampled and injured. This happened this morning apparently: Worker dies at Long Island Walmart This isn't the first time someone has lost their life on Black Friday at Walmart. I just don't get it. Ok, first off it's Walmart for crying out loud. Why does anyone want to go there and get crap made in China anyhow? But, … [Read more...] about Dying to go shopping at Walmart
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Wordless Monday: Lotus Painting
Lotus painting I had done years ago by JillsArtwork.com … [Read more...] about Wordless Monday: Lotus Painting
Giving…tis the season, now and every day
With the onset of the holiday season, many are getting in the giving mood. For years I've yet to figure out why people are giving from November until January and not the rest of the year. Somehow it just doesn't make a lot of sense to me. This past weekend, I blogged about tithing, giving and helping, but this evening's blog is more related to the holidays and giving. Every … [Read more...] about Giving…tis the season, now and every day
Business: doing & knowing
I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do. ~da Vinci Seems more and more people who proclaim to be in business are being less active. They know, yet aren't doing what they know they need to do. Are they waiting for a bail out, because unless they're a huge corporation who's … [Read more...] about Business: doing & knowing
Wordless Monday: Palm Tree
Tithing, giving, helping
This entry is a random rambling with no organization whatsoever regarding giving, helping, tithing and just feeling good and receiving God's blessings. Tithing (by my definition) is not only giving monies to the church but it's about giving to others...period. Helping others who are in need, others who can't do for themselves. Whether it be a child in need, an entrepreneur … [Read more...] about Tithing, giving, helping
Lying & stealing
*all links open in new windows, so you can see reference and still remain here :) * According to dictionary.com ly⋅ing 1 /ˈlaɪɪŋ/ [lahy-ing] –noun 1. the telling of lies; untruthfulness. –adjective 2. telling or containing lies; deliberately untruthful; mendacious; false: a lying report. li⋅ar /ˈlaɪər/ [lahy-er] –noun a person who tells … [Read more...] about Lying & stealing
Wordless Monday: Dolphin
As much as I'm usually against zoo's, Sea World, etc. etc. I do have to say this is the one chance/place we'd have to be able to touch a dolphin. Something about them is so calming, tranquil yet alive and invigorating. … [Read more...] about Wordless Monday: Dolphin
Wordless Monday: Jelly Fish
This pic taken by my daughter in Sept 2008 at Charleston SC Aquarium … [Read more...] about Wordless Monday: Jelly Fish
Frugal Tips
Since I'm not a materialistic type to begin with, I'm always frugal to a degree; however, here's some things you can do that will help your pocketbook as well as the environment. Buy only what you NEED. Do you REALLY need 20 pairs of shoes? Eat at home. Cook those meals, yes you can do it. It's not that difficult to get out a few pots or pans and whip up a meal from … [Read more...] about Frugal Tips