Cheshire Boots

A new picture has been uploaded to my page and that is of Cheshire Boots. Cheshire Boots, or Boots, is Cali and Julius' new cousin. He adopted my sister, niece and brother last month and he's quite a character! I know that Cali would love him to pieces and mother him to death but Jules would probably be a little jealous. He's a wonderful addition to the family. He was living at the Dorothy O'Connor Pet Adoption Center in Victoria, Texas. Adopting a pet is a wonderful way to add to your family and there are many pets who need a safe and loving home. Visit your local pet adoption center because they need enthusiastic and caring individuals to come in and help care for the animals who live there. Who knows, maybe one of the resident's will adopt you! :)

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Woohoo! Graduation!!

In less than a week I will be graduating from the Axia College of University of Phoenix with an Associate's degree in Health Administration. I'm so happy! Beginning July 1st I will be going into the University of Phoenix Bachelor's of Science in Health Administration program. I have waited for this moment for a year and a half and I'm so happy about this new chapter in my life. I'm sure that many people who have gone onto higher education can understand my elation. I know that I have about two more years to go but obtaining my Associate's degree is the most exciting because it's the first degree I'll receive. No doubt the Bachelor's degree will be just as special but there's something special about your first one.
Anyway I wanted to update everyone on how school is going. Have a great day and keep cool!

Don't let the gas prices get you down!

Since Memorial Day weekend is coming up and the summer break is right around the corner don't let the mounting gas prices get in the way of a fun time. One thing a person can do is take advantage of local points of interest. Not only will you be learning about what's been in your backyard all these years but you'll be stimulating the local economy too.

Another thing a person can do is to walk or bike more. This will not only be healthful for you and your family but being in the outdoors will clear out the cobwebs. Taking the necessary precautions of doing these activities is always the best way to go; i.e. light clothing, safety gear, sunscreen and remember to drink plenty of water to replenish and recharge your batteries.

There are a plethora of ways to have fun and enjoy the company of your friends and loved ones on a budget. Get out there and explore your hometown. Call your Chamber of Commerce if you don't know what's on offer and remember to have fun. Yes, the gas prices are high and expected to go higher but that shouldn't keep you from enjoying those long, summer days.

Peace.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. Even if you're not a mother but have been "like a mother" to someone else this greeting is for you too. It's your day so enjoy it! Have a blessed Mother's Day.

A missive to update you

Hi all. I'm sorry it's been a while since my last post. I've been busy these past weeks. The weather here is gorgeous. The wind has picked up but it's so nice to have fresh air coming into the house. In a month or so it won't be like this at all so I'm taking full advantage of it. The cats are the same. Yesterday I made the mistake of giving them leftover meat from the church's potluck on Sunday and that didn't go over too well. They like the meat but not as the first meal of the day. They have become accustomed to their soft food breakfast. Needless to say they didn't eat it and I had to go in search of them to feed them their proper breakfast. The meat is okay and they enjoy eating it but only as a snack and not as the first meal of the day. I should've known better. I won't make that mistake again.

On a sad note my neighbor across the street passed away last Friday. He was such a wonderful, sweet man. His wife is devastated so we have made it known that we will be there for her if she needs anything. It's a difficult time for her and that family. They need everyone's prayers.

My mom celebrated her birthday on Saturday the 26th so we went up to Buda with the express purpose of visiting some old antique shops there. They were having the wiener dog races and some type of fair and this made it impossible to do anything in that town so we didn't stick around long. We did have lunch at the Chili's and they came out and sang Happy Birthday to her, that was nice.

The garden is coming along nicely. Cali loves the back yard and the garden so that is her little sanctuary. Jules loves it too but the back garden is Cali's world. I'm in the market for a stone angel that is in the shape of a cat so hopefully I'll find one. The red bark mulch looks lovely and it smells wonderful. I love the smell of bark mulch and it makes the yard look nice.

The hummingbirds is drinking the nectar so fast I can hardly keep up with the feeders I have. The other birds come around but thankfully the brown-headed cowbirds have gone. Maybe they're gone for good.

That's about all that's been going on. I keep promising pictures but sine I don't have a camera it's a little difficult to take snapshots. Hopefully soon I can borrow one because there are lots of photos I'd like to post.

Hope this missive finds everyone in great health. Until next time...

Would you like some tea with your sugar?

Since October 1, 2007 I have cut sugar completely from my diet. I did this because I was going through 5 pound bags every 10 days for my iced tea and this was not going to help me in my lifestyle change. It was hard at first but I found that I could live without it. I used to bake a lot but of course with changing my eating habits I have cut back considerably. There are sugar substitutes and during the holidays I used it in my annual holiday bake-off. I love to bake and share my baked goods with family and neighbors and even though I do not bake as much as I used to I am able to share more of it because what I bake now I don't eat. It takes a lot of will power for anyone to beg off sweets and I am no exception. I have become stronger in my resolve to not use sugar. I certainly feel better for it and I won't be inheriting the Type II sugar diabetes that plagues my father's side of the family. You can do it, you can give up sugar. So toss out the ole sugar bowl folks and live better. The next time you make a glass of tea don't use sugar, if I can do it anyone can! Peace.

ants! ants! ANTS!

I've been doing some gardening and the fire ant population is as thick as ever. I got into a nest of them while I was upturning some earth in the mini-garden in the back yard. Good gawd!! They are terrible and spring has barely begun.

The birds are in abundance and Julius likes to watch them. Both he and Cali likes to keep tabs on them but don't worry- they never catch any. Julius falls asleep while watching them and Cali is getting too old. The wonderful thing about the back yard is that both cats and birds co-habitate with one another peaceably; the way God intended.

The peach trees are getting blooms on them so Bobby I hope you're ready because soon we're going to have a bumper crop and you'll get the pick of the bunch!

Anyway, have a nice evening one. Until next time...