Hi everyone!

Today I am straightening up the house. I am expecting a delivery today and can't go anywhere. If it comes early this morning, then I am free.

Have a great day everyone!

Morning all The sun is making an appearence which is great! Started painting again, which is also good.

Now to keep pumping the caffine in hopes of waking up. Take care everyone!

good morning everyone.

I have to get off my bottom and start my day.

Gotta get cakes in the oven then off to school for fun. I just have
no get up and go!

I hope you all have an amazing day!

Well, Sox, my "get up and go" left before I even got out of the bed this morning! Didn't even say goodbye, either!

It's a beautiful day here.....going to be in the low 50's they say. Right now it's in the 20's but even that feels better than the single digit temps we've been having every morning.

I had bad dreams last night but I think it's because the last thing I watched on TV was about the people in Haiti. It just breaks my heart that this has happened to them. Wish I could make some sense out of it all. The local news had a Haitian man on the phone who has relatives still in Haiti and he has no way of confirming if they are okay. He was crying and it just really upset me. I cannot imagine what he must be going through. And there isn't anything I can do to help. Just a helpless feeling.

I've been doing very good in my attempt to save money. This entire week I haven't spent any money other than paying a few bills. Nothing extra or unexpected. But, it's pretty easy to do that when you never leave the house! I'm keeping track of everything on my spreadsheet and it really helps. Makes you think twice before spending anything. I've even got DS thinking the way I do. He's become quite the tightwad!

Time for Let's Make A Deal......I just love Wayne Brady. He's so funny. Ya'll have a good Thursday!

Good morning! I am in my office and all ready for my 11:00 class. I really do not need to get here at 8:00 everyday, but yet I do it. On the other hand, I try to get most of my work done in the mornings, so I can go home in the afternoon. I know I would never be able to handle a job where I had to be present from eight to five. On the other hand, I usually spend most Sundays grading.

Kelly, I had a tough time not watching the news continuously last night. the crisis in Haiti does put certain things into perspective, doesn't it?

The financial news here in Illinois continues to be grim. And the state is not willing to make any hard choices until after the elections next fall. So the millions of dollars in unpaid bills continue to accumulate with interest. It looks like we will make it through the rest of this academic year, but layoffs and furloughs will most likely happen starting this summer. Other universities that are not unionized are already implementing furloughs. I am sure increased tuition and fees will be next, and we already have students dropping out due to the economy. Bleah!

Morning all! I did not sleep well last night. I think it was the Starbucks coffee Chris gave me at 6pm. haha Mom's chair is supposed to come today. I hope both boxes come at the same time so we can set up her room. Her laptop is due to be delivered tomorrow.

Jim's appointment was canceled today. The sales guy is sick so we rescheduled for next Tuesday. It's probably best since Jim's legs are so tight.

Barb, I heard that some doctors and hospitals may start or have started asking for cash upfront from state employees because they haven't been paid from past care. I pray that doesn't happen to you or anyone else. I didn't even bother watching Quinn online. My patience has worn thin.

Everyone have a good day and warm. We know Trish is in her 70's in Arizona. haha

Barb, the economic news isn't any better here in GA. The unemployment rate just keeps getting higher and higher.

People who lived based on a salary of $50,000 cannot keep up on a job making $8.50 an hour. The news tries to present the "bright side" but you just cannot replace a job that you've worked your way up in to a decent salary with one that pays minimum wage.

The bankruptcy filing rate has skyrocketed here. Seems like it should be better by now but the news just seems to keep going downhill. One of the sales people that used to work where I did got laid off last year and still hasn't found a job. He's just waiting for his car to get repossessed now.......he has no income. Unemployment doesn't even cover his rent. It's better than nothing but it's far from adequate.

I hope things improve for you. I know you're so close to being able to retire.

Sandy, I have heard that about doctors and hospitals too, but so far, we have not experienced that problem down here. State has now paid bills through last April. I switched back to my HMO in July, and it seems to be less stressed financially. I do not know who to vote for in the primary.

We're thinking Hines but we need more research into him.

Good afternoon, everyone...drip, drip, drip goes the melting snow...wish it meant the end of winter, but we all know better, don't we?
Went to my pcp yesterday...she's keeping me on my regiment of cholesterol meds, since my numbers actually went down from last Sept.
She and I discussed my in laws, since she's their pcp, too. She said my MIL's neuro sent her a letter stating that my MIL is declining more and more. I asked her, "what kind of dementia does she have?" She paused, and said, "Alzheimer's."
That's the first time a doc has put it into words. I was in shock...even though I've watched and notated the decline, hearing that word sent shivers down my spine. My poor in laws
I had her check the lump in my abdomen...she sent me for an immediate CT scan. I had to drink 24 oz. of barium...ugh. I was sicker than a dog the rest of the evening.
Anyway, no cancer or hernias, no diverticulitis...she's not sure what it is. Okay, as long as it's not C. That's all I care about. My mom's grandma died of ovarian cancer. No thank you

I am going to write an article calling for a tax revolt in Illinois. Money is the only language that our "lawmakers" understand...when they aren't gettin' any, maybe they'll listen to the citizens. Maybe...

Well, all of you have a wonderful afternoon...