September 30 - Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, I love you!

We grew up as twins and shared the same birthday celebrations until our teens.  I didn't quite appreciate it back then.  But, it would be my privilege to share with you again.

When I think of you, I smile.  You have a contagious hearty laugh that makes everyone join in and be happy.  You're quick witted and smart.  I'll get there one day!

You're the artist in the family.  Your paintings and drawings are you....and I love them.  You could share them with the world, but you choose not to.  It's their lost.

You're the lefty in the family.  I know I used to make fun of you for that, but it was because I couldn't use my left hand like you.  And, I still can't. 

You stayed in our home town, when I left.  I miss you every day and thoroughly enjoy every time I get to spend with you when I come back, or talk on the phone.

You're my brother....a little older than me, and I'll always remind you of that.  As older brothers go, you're the best of the best and I'm very blessed. 

Here's to another year!! I hope it's a good one for you.  Happy birthday and I love you.

XOXOXO

Here's to the Wise!

My Granny, God rest her soul, was one of the wisest women I knew.  Throughout my childhood and until I left for college she lived right down the road from me.  I guess you could say we were neighbors.  You can't do better than that to have family as neighbors.

Now, that I'm older and have my own family, I recall so much wisdom she graciously passed on to me...even when I wasn't always listening.  Suffice to say, a lot wisdom wasted, but there are few that I do remember, and abide by them and cherish them.

"Don't mock the old.  If you're blessed to live long enough, you'll be sooner than you think."

"Everything in moderation! Too much of something isn't good for you.  That includes eating, drinking, smoking, loving and make-up."

"Every gift you received means someone else didn't.  It's a blessing you shouldn't take for granted."

"How much is enough?  Don't be greedy."

"Don't let someone hit on you.  Someone hits you, you hit them harder."

"A man that takes his fist to the wall, or the door, or the car, is alright by me.  He's smart enough to know you don't people."

"Pick up after yourself 'cause I'm too old to and so are you."

"Those spots (on her skin) are from many battles and they're a reminder I survived."

"Don't let those kids (people) get you down.  They're just jealous."

"Laugh as much as you can, it feels good."

"Respect yourself, and then others."

"When you think you can't take another step, take those shoes off and rub your feet.  You'll get a few more miles."

I miss my Granny every day.  And, life has gone by so quickly, just like she said.  She was a smart lady and I'm smarter because of her.  I plan to share her wisdom with my children, and few of my own.

XOXOXO

CONGRATULATIONS TRES CHERE!

Congratulations Angela & Debbie.  You guys rock!!

Tres Chere received an award from the the fabulous Tanya Anurag, author of Kreative Korner.  YAY.  I love them!

http://trescherechattel.blogspot.com/2011/09/blog-awards.html

Enjoying Fashion's Night Out Virtually with Some Online Shopping

Guest post written by Dee McCall

If there's one thing that I can really thrive at doing, it's definitely online shopping. I have quite a knack for online shopping and it doesn't look like I'll be slowing down or getting any worse at it any time soon. Most recently, I was really excited about Fashion's Night Out because even though I don't live anywhere close to the big events that were going on for it, I took part in it with some online shopping.
I looked ahead of time online to see if any of my favorite sites were going to be having some good deals. While I was doing that, I ran across the site http://www.clearwirelessinternetservice.com/. I showed it to my roommate and after that we decided to change over our home internet service to one of the packages we saw on there.
I'm going to be enjoying my own little virtual Fashion's Night Out alone at home in my PJs. But at least I can enjoy watching TV shows while I shop and not having to worry about impressing others in attendance.

Free Lunches or TV Receivers?

Economics 101 - There are no free lunches.  But, I have to say, twice last week I had my lunch paid.  It was a pretty good lunch too.  The company wasn't bad, either. 

Does everything come with a price?  Definitely!  Everything has a cost.  Life costs.....it comes with joys, sacrifices; it comes with a breath...in then out.  You stop breathing, you stop living.  Everything comes with a price. 

Economics 101.2 -  The two sure things in life are taxes and death.  So, when we are offered something free, even if it's perceived as free, well.....it makes it quite apealing.  Same is true for discounts.  If I see a sale....it's a magnet to my cave woman senses to hunt, gather and do so at a reduced cost.

One of my BFFs is always sending me links to free "give aways", contests entries and sales events.  Amazingly, she seems to win a lot and buy nice things at great discounts.  By the time I get there, the discounts have been marked up 300%.  Or, the online contests or links to "freebies" tend to be wasted key strokes and sometimes a few viruses. More times than not, it costs me money.  Luck fancies only a few of us.

The latest rave is her TVs bell 6131 receiver dish.  Is it a rave?  If you need to 'receive' and have a TV, it may be worth the click.  You decide and let me know.

XOXO