Stereotype Why Don't Ya!!!

I talk to a lot of people from all over the United States daily but, I need to vent!
I just got insulted by a patient in New York. I helped him with his claim and then he asked me if I was a Nascar fan. I said, “No Sir I am not.” He said, "Well, from the sound of your accent I thought you might be!!!!"

Are you kidding me?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Wow!!!

I told him true southern charm has nothing to do with Nascar!!!

Do you think we might get running water and electricity in the south soon???

Saturday Morning Errands

Saturday morning I woke up around 8am and headed to town to do some errands. First, I went to the bank and across from the bank is WalMart. I needed just a few items and as much as I dislike shopping at WalMart it was convenient so in I went. Let me say in warning...if you wear your team logo shirt to WalMart on a Saturday morning, you MUST be prepared. You WILL be expected to be an authority on game time and opposing team. I was stopped and asked more than once, "what time is the game?" as I sported my Alabama sweatshirt. (I also got a few "roll tides".)


After leaving WalMart, I headed to Munford Tire to get my oil changed. As I sat in the small waiting area while they were working on my vehicle, an older woman came in and sat across from me. Her hands were gnarled with arthritis and she had a brace on her leg. She was also a talker. She told me about her strokes, arthritis, Lupus, and osteoporosis.
With great pride she told me about her newest grandchild, Madeline. And I got to see Madeline's picture in the brag book she carried in her purse. And then with tears in her eyes she told me of her 35 year old son that was killed by a drunk driver last year.
After I left, I got to thinking about the lady I had sat with. I thought about her joy and pain that I had learned about in just a few minutes. It made me realize that everyone has a story. Their lives have meaning and purpose. We should all take the time to listen to each other's story.

My Sister, Joni and Niece, Mindy have a Craft Blog

Hey, I just wanted to get you guys to take a look at this blog, Sparkle Factor Designs.
My sister and niece have got the coolest things!!!

This is from my sister's blog below:

Our Craft Blog
Mindy and I have a craft blog! In October we had a Holiday Craft Open House and have added most of the items we had for sale at the Open House. Would love for you to visit our craft blog and take a look. Here's what we're about:

Handmade, affordable tokens of love, appreciation, and thoughtfulness that help add a little sparkle to special days and occasions for those you love and care about. And in all things, glorify God.

Please visit us:
www.sparklefactordesigns.com

Halloween Costume

I love Halloween!! I borrowed my costume this year from Shelly. It was a blast!!

Pictured are Me, Amy, Jennifer and Susan

And the Rain Came Down...

In West Tennessee we've definately had our share of rain lately. In September, the official weather "persons" recorded 8.59 inches of rain and reported it was one of the wettest Septembers had in about nine years. So far, we've seen 11 days with rain during the month of October and we still have a few days to go.

So, since everyone seems sick and tired of all the rain....

Today, I decided I would compile a top 10 list of why we should be happy to have the rain.

1. FREE car wash

2. Great oppotunity to wear the new cool rain boots that are in style.



3. Helps the fall leaves to change brilliant beautiful colors.

4. Sounds great on the roof thus promotes good sleep.

5. No worries about a drought.

6. Romantic setting for a walk in the rain. ;-)

7. You can fulfill your dream to walk barefoot in the rain or splash in puddles.

8. If you have a big hole in your yard...you can take a swim.

9. You can grab your umbrella and recreate the scene from Singing In the Rain.



10. You don't have to water your yard.

Cody!!!

Alabama vs Tennessee 10/24/09
The game was sort of a sleeper if you ask me. The first 3 Qtrs were soooo boring. It was a game of field goals.
Then suddenly the game was nail biting and suspensful.
Terrence Cody, who is my new hero, saved the game by blocking a punt by the Tennessee Vols. Roll Tide Roll!!!

Questions...

Why doesn't the food you craved as a kid taste the same now that you are an adult?
I used to LOVE Chef Boyardee Ravioli,Totino's frozen pizza, and McDonald's Double Cheeseburgers.
Have they changed the formulas or recipes? Or is it our adult taste buds are different?