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What is the last book you have read that is too good to put down?

Sue....thanks so much for sharing this beautiful tribute to Mike with us. We always seem to learn so much about people from their obituaries. From reading Mike's obituary, I can tell what an impact he had on his community and his family. I already knew what a wonderful wife he had!!!

We are so fortunate to have Katie! She has done so much to help each of us along the way. I am proud to raise a glass to this impressionable milestone of 6000 posts! I look forward to 6000 more of Katie's heartfelt and informative posts. Way to go Katie!!!

My oldest son is a real trivia nut. I'm going to share some of his questions with you. Some answers will come easily and others will require a bit of thinking. I'll post the answers on Monday. Here goes. ROUND ONE 1. Inventions: What kind of optical lenses did Ben Franklin invent to aid in distance and in reading? 2. T.V.: What White House Cabinet member did Will Ferrell portray on Saturday Night Live wearing royal blue with pearls? 3. Geography: In what capital is the Forbidden City located? ROUND TWO 1. Music: What type of large drum shares its name with another standard instrument in a rock band? 2. Travel: In what European country can you climb Niesen Mountain which has the longest staircase containing 11,674 steps? 3. Disasters: In 1889, a dam burst in what Pennsylvania city? ROUND THREE 1. Sports: Who became the NFL's seventh commissioner on October 26, 1989? 2. T.V.: On the Brady Bunch, what did Jan try to remove with lemon juice? 3. Movie Link: Name the actor that was in all of these movies: Die Hard 2, From Dusk Until Dawn 2, Terminator 2 and Charlie's Angels 2. HALFTIME: What are the four general suits in a deck of Tarot cards? ROUND FOUR 1. Military: What do the letters IED, meaning a homemade bomb, stand for? 2. Geography: Which U.S. city bills itself as the energy capital of the world? 3. Las Vegas: What Las Vegas hotel/casino features a full size pirate ship out front? ROUND FIVE 1. Sports: In auto racing, what color flag means you must return to the pits immediately? 2. Lyrics: Name the song these lyrics are from: "The book of love will open up and let us in." 3. Drugs: What addictive drug was introduced in the 1960's as a treatment for heroin addicts? ROUND SIX 1. History: In 1956, the Swedish ship Stockholm collided with what other ship? 2. Music: Who stomped off the stage at Lollapalooza after a fan of her late husband threw a shotgun shell at her? 3. Flags: The state flag of Rhode Island features 13 stars surrounding what nautical device? FINAL: Put the following persons in order according to who came first in history (first to last): Mozart, Louis Pasteur, Rembrandt and Nostradamus

Pregnancy, Estrogen, and Women PREGNANCY Q &A &more! Q: Should I have a baby after 35? A: No, 35 children is enough. Q: I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move? A: With any luck, right after he finishes college. Q: What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex? A: Childbirth. Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she's borderline irrational. A: So what's your question? Q: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right? A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current. Q: When is the best time to get an epidural? A: Right after you find out you're pregnant. Q: Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor? A: Not unless the word "alimony" means anything to you. Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth? A: Yes, pregnancy. Q: Do I have to have a baby shower? A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly. Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again? A: When the kids are in college. "ESTROGEN ISSUES" 10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE "ESTROGEN ISSUES" 1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem. 2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet. 3. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans. 4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say. 5. You're using your cellular phone to dial up every bumper sticker that says: "How's my driving-call 1- 800-". 6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice. 7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from "outer space". 9. You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy. 10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday.. TOP TEN THINGS ONLY WOMEN UNDERSTAND 10. Dogs' facial expressions. 9. The need for the same style of shoes in different colors. 8. Why bean sprouts aren't just weeds. 7. Fat clothes. 6. Taking a car trip without trying to beat your best time. 5. The difference between beige, ecru, cream, off-white, and eggshell. 4. Cutting your hair to make it grow. 3. Eyelash curlers. 2. The inaccuracy of every bathroom scale ever made. AND, the Number One Number One thing only women understand: 1. OTHER WOMEN

Little Nicky was staying with his Grandmother for a few days. He'd been playing outside with the other kids for a while and when he came into the house he asked her "Grandma, what is that thing called when people are sleeping on top of each other?" She was a little taken aback but decided that her responsibility was to tell him the truth..."It's called sexual intercourse, darling." Little Nicky just said, "Oh. O K" and went back outside to play with the other kids. A few minutes later he came in and announced to Grandma, "It is NOT called sexual intercourse; it is called bunk beds."

((((((((((((((Pat))))))))))))))) I so understand what you're saying!!!

A new bright red T-Bird

So very good to hear from you directly, Rich. We are all very relieved that you are alright!

Karen, I am so very sorry for your loss. PM me if you need to talk.

Puppy kisses...even the wet slobbery ones!!!

What never fails to cheer you up????

Peggy, just when we think we have crossed all the hurdles and are beginning to heal a little, these things happen. I had this happen to me a lot and would have the same reaction that you have been having. Finally, I sat down at the computer and wrote a generic letter stating that my information had changed and requested this information be placed in my files. I then sent a copy of that letter to everyone I could think of that would need my information. That seemed to take care of the problem fairly well. It isn't a fix-all, as I still get mail from time-to-time, addressed to Dennis and his plumbing company. Opening the mailbox on those days really gets to me. So sorry you are hurting!!!!

It's been a couple of days since I talked with Karen and things were status quo at that time. All of the family did make it in and Ken was holding his own. I will give her a call at lunchtime and let everyone know how things are. On Karen's behalf, please allow me to thank all of your for your prayers and concerns.

Oh Sue, I am heart broken to hear of Mike's passing. I will be here for you anytime you need me. You are in my prayers through this. I know how you are hurting.

Would you (or have you) take time off from work to care for a sick pet? Is (was) your boss understanding about this or did you have to tell a little white lie and say it was you that was sick?

Would you take time off from work to care for one of your pets if they were ill? Do you (or did you) have a boss that would understand this or would you have to tell a little white lie to take time off?

You're loving and faithful pet is sick (dog, cat, bird, etc). Would you feel justified in taking time off from work to care for them? Would you tell your boss the truth or tell a little white lie in order to take the time off?

You're loving and faithful pet is sick (dog, cat, bird, etc). Would you feel justified in taking time off from work to care for them? Would you tell your boss the truth or tell a little white lie in order to take the time off?

You're loving and faithful pet is sick (dog, cat, bird, etc). Would you feel justified in taking time off from work to care for them? Would you tell your boss the truth or tell a little white lie in order to take the time off?

You're loving and faithful pet is sick (dog, cat, bird, etc). Would you feel justified in taking time off from work to care for them? Would you tell your boss the truth or tell a little white lie in order to take the time off?

So very glad you're back with us, Holly!

SHOES....Yes Ginny....I confess. I love shoes!!! My ideal pet would be a __________.

So very glad to read this good news! Thanks for letting us know.

I had these crazy, mixed up dreams for about three months after Dennis died. Nothing in the dreams seemed to make sense but they were all sad. I would wake up completely drained, as if I had really lived through all of these terrible things. Most of them involved Dennis' illness and treatment. I think this was just my mind not being able to stop thinking about treatment and the illness. Rest assured that the bad dreams will soon turn into beautiful ones!!!