Web stuff

Well, we have been trying to get a web site set up to have on-line marketing income. A member who lives close by has explained how he quit his job doing this Affliate stuff. He gave Grammy some ideas and so off we went. We purchased Dreamweaver CS3 and after a few weeks of delay our site is up. It not real professional and is a work in progress as I figure the software out but it's a start. The income possibilities are endless. Our friend (very young) has been at this for about 7 years, his house is paid for and his goal is to purchase with cash a 120 unit apartments and then retire from the residual income. They are living very frugally and are saving all of their money. I can see the possibilities, and I want Grammy to not have to work and stay home and be a fully time Grammy. Paying of our debt would be a bonus. I'll let you know how it goes. If you feel you want to see how it develops I've included the link. http://www.oaktreevitamins.com

Grandkids

Chance at Pinewood Derby

Grammy and Maddie


Leo at Pinewood Derby

Triniti at Ranch

Leo and Maddie 2009

Sunday best

American or UnAmerican

How should an American show their patriotism? Scholars and our forefathers have stated what it means to them over the years. A few others have tried to "redefine it" to fit their political compass to further a personal agenda or some other cause where they have found a supportive ear or group. Somehow in the last few years many of us who are proud of our country and what it means to be an American are being told we can't display our flags or stand up and be proud of what our country has done in the past and what it continues to do today. Are we perfect? No! However, tell me where else can someone have the opportunity to start out from an insignificant child and grow into the most powerful in our industry or country. Look at our current President or the Bill Gates of the world for examples. Anyone who wishes to be more than they are only has to begin the journey one step at a time. Will they always make it, no! Will they fail multiple times, yes! In the end is it possible they will not make it to the top or be the best in whatever they choose to pursue, sure! Not everyone has what it takes (Drive, ambition, timing, and of course luck etc.) to make it all the way. However, we can be happy just being who we are, and learn to live within our means. It takes a community of many to have all the things in life we enjoy as an American. So what does this have to do with being an American and a story about a Texas woman who's U.S. Flag was taken down because of one co-worker complaint. Why is it okay to let one person or a small group of people trample over the rights of the many when they are showing their American pride or spirit? I'm very concerned when a few are able to influence management’s decisions because of political correctness. This my fiends is Un-American. When will we who are Americans stand up for what is right. Are we so scared of the courts and the liberal media that taking a stand is the last thing we would do? I hope not. This is one reason I started this blog. I've had enough! So let's all try to be a little more American and correct the political incorrectness that is so pervasive today! Of course in all things “Be Nice!”

In the Beginning

Why am I doing this? Not from any need to be noticed or do what everyone else is doing. I feel it's an opportunity to show pictures of the love of our lives (Our Grandchildren!), be connected to those who are interested and to express how we feel about the things going on in the world. I realize there are lots of people out there expressing themselves in many ways via Blogs, news articles, letters to the editor etc., so in my way I want to have an avenue to get somethings off my chest whether good or bad. It's great when you get older and you feel like you can finally say what you mean and know that it's okay to have an opinion. Now, let me say that I will not allow vulgar or just mean things to be said about someone, it will not be posted. Free speech is what I will live and die for but I've come to understand in my long life that any discussion can and must be civilized and with some kind of decency on how we talk about topics that are bothering us. So, with that said read, enjoy, disagree, agree, laugh or not view this blog again but be grateful you have been born into the world at this time. Make the most of your time while on this earth, do something good for someone else, each and everyday! For those of us born in America be grateful you weren't born in a third world country in abject poverty. Basically, I try to just BE NICE! Why not? What does it hurt? Effort! Perhaps but think of the effort we expend on some of the insignificant things we do sometimes. Being nice doesn't cost anything. Just a bit of effort. So with that let's get started. Shall we?