Big scene viewing !!

You're able to read about my T@B travels this time last year. The most exciting event in my life, right now, is bird watching. It is so relaxing to sit in my easy chair and watch a variety of birds. I've also had a frequent squirrel visitor. Two nights, a raccoon awaken me rattling a pet food dish which previously held "critter food."

Footnote: Of the smorgasbord, sunflower seeds are the most popular.

Out with the old, in with the new !!

I'm selling "stuff" to reduce the overcrowding in my apartment. I'm buying wrought-iron Shepperd's crooks, bird feeders, sunflower seeds, song bird feed, "critter food." ~~ Out with the old, in with the new!!

Follow my travels this time last year ?!

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Greetings from Hingham, Massachusetts (again) ~~~ July 27, 2010

Greetings from Danvers, Massachusetts ~~~ July 30, 2010

Greetings from Exeter, New Hampshire ~~~ July 31, 2010

Portsmouth, New Hampshire & Vicinity ~~~ July 31, 2010

Sunday outing in New Hampshire & Maine ~~~ August 1, 2010

Life is VERY good!! ~~~ August 2, 2010

Helping the local economy?? ~~~ August 4, 2010

God Bless America ~~~ August 5, 2010

A little humor, for your enjoyment!! ~~~ August 5, 2010

Power on board!! ~~~ August 6, 2010

Accessing WiFi from my T@B ~~~ August 6, 2010

Thank you, Debbie!! ~~~ August 6, 2010

Follow my travels this time last year ?!

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Greetings from Plymouth, Massachusetts ~~~ July 25, 2010

Plimoth Plantation ~~~ July 26, 2010

Obituary in the London Times

An obituary printed in the London Times - Interesting and sadly, rather true.
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Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
- Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
- Why the early bird gets the worm;
- Life isn't always fair;
- and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.

It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason.

He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers;
I Know My Rights
I Want It Now
Someone Else Is To Blame
I'm A Victim

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

Important Recall Notice

The Maker... is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to the serious defect.... Click this link, read the details.

Follow my travels this time last year ?!

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If life gives you lemons, make lemonade!! ~~~ July 22, 2010

Greetings from Dartmouth, Massachusetts ~~~ July 23, 2010

Greetings from East Greenwich, Rhode Island ~~~ July 23, 2010

Repeat: I Love Panera!! ~~~ July 24, 2010

3,333 trip miles!! ~~~ July 24, 2010

Unscheduled shower bath!! ~~~ July 24, 2010 ~~~ (In the Target, I bought the round "Smiley Face" rug that hangs over the "porthole" window of the T@B.)

Rhode Island, Connecticut & Massachusetts in one day!! ~~~ July 24, 2010

Greetings from Raynham, Massachusetts ~~~ July 25, 2010

Drinking green smoothies

I haven't unpacked my Vitamix yet but I think that will occur within hours (or days). In the article about the magic of green smoothies I got a "wake up" call. "Duh!!, Lorraine, pay attention to #7." I have such an absence of energy!! Time to start making green smoothies again!! Yes, again. I was faithful... until I packed up and went on-the-road. No room for the Vitamix in the T@B. ~~ I'm so tired of my lack of energy!! There are so many things to accomplish and I waste too much time!!

If you Google recipe green smoothies you'll find lots of suggestions. Here is one of my favorite author's web link. ~~ With more energy, I can unpack my boxes with books regarding health and nutrition.

Some of my faithful readers may say "Lorraine, your messages are 'all over the map' lately. In alphabetical order: bird feeders, deficit spending, fatigue, green smoothies, heart health, home phone service, last year's travel experiences, etc., etc." ~~ In all honesty: I'm trying to get my equilibrium after the "let down" of May 21st (a brief two months ago). I really, really believed that was the day of the Rapture. (Laugh if you like but I really was convinced.) I spent months living for that glorious occasion!! Since May 21st, I've moved from "the known to the unknown." I left Wycliffe Associates in Orlando searching for some relief from the heat. I stopped to visit JAARS--part of the Wycliffe family of missionary organizations. Volunteer opportunities beckoned, an available apartment, delivery of the PODS. So many decisions to make!! And the oppressive heat!! Furthermore, I haven't wanted to admit it (here) but I've been depressed. Number 1, 2, & 3 of the attached article may be my reward for returning to green smoothies.

Bird watching !!

Two feeders weren't enough!! Yesterday I bought two more feeders, a bird bath, and the wrought-iron 3-hook display. I'm not only attracting birds, I have a frequent squirrel. Furthermore, I have wasps, or bees, around the hummingbird feeder. So I spent a lot of time on Ask.com reading about how to combat the problem of bees. ~~ It is so relaxing to sit and watch the birds!! It is a new experience for me.

Must read !!

With all the news about the financial crisis, click this link for an eye-opening illustration.
~~ My two cents worth. ~~ (Yes, 2:30 in the morning. I can't sleep so was prowling the 'net.)

O what a beautiful morning, O what a beautiful day !!

O what a beautiful morning, O what a beautiful day!! (Sounds like something from Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma?!?!)

I think it has been two months since I've enjoyed a pleasant day like today!! Seventy-eight degrees inside right now (2:40) and no air-conditioning. Eighty-two degrees on the back patio, in the shade. The front door is open and the patio door is open. What a joy to work inside, and outside, and not suffer from the heat. Really, I hate air-conditioning but it is necessary when high heat and humidity. Yesterday was equally cool and delightful (weather-wise) but I was "at work" for nine-and-one-half-hours. If, likewise, cool and comfortable tomorrow, I will get some needed things done around the T@B.

I unloaded the remainder of "stuff" from the back of the KIA, and from the enormous amount of things on the passenger seat. From the KIA to the living room. "Now where am I going to put these things?" was my question. I made space in the storage room, and books, CDs, & DVDs on the book shelves in the living room. By 2 o'clock everything was organized. I'd even had time to write several "for sale" e-mail messages that are now posted on a Yahoo group for people involved with JAARS.

I have new feathered friends. I haven't gotten a picture (yet) of a hummingbird. I always have my camera in hand when I'm sitting in my comfortable chair.

Again I say: "O what a beautiful day!!"

P.S. Especially delightful to view a 1967 Lawrence Welk Show, on PBS, between 6 and 7 PM. Nice to see the Lennon sisters!! ~~ Then, Bill Gaither & friends between 7 and 8 PM.

Make yourself heart attack proof

It's a lengthy video but worth your time to make yourself heart attack proof.

Follow my travels this time last year ?!

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For Your Information ~~~ July 20, 2010

Recoup & Revise ~~~ July 14, 2010

Never a dull moment?!?! ~~~ July 15, 2010

Clean clothes!! ~~~ July 16, 2010

Lazy weekend!! ~~~ July 17, 2010

A mother's heartache ~~~ July 17 & 18, 2010

Greetings from Hyannis, Massachusetts ~~~ July 19, 2010

Everybody loves Panera!! ~~~ July 20, 2010

Derrier fatigue!! ~~~ July 21, 2010