Muhammad’s Name in Vain?
Fox News Reports:
THOUSANDS IN SUDAN PROTEST, CALLING FOR ‘MUHAMMAD’ TEDDY BEAR TEACHER’S EXECUTION
If we were to execute all those who took God’s name in vain, we would have to take out all of Hollywood first.
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MRS. SANTY CLAUS
After my son passed away in 1991, his wife wanted to have the family at their home on Christmas. We are a pretty big family so I know this was a lot of work for her, but she did it for several years. We all helped by bring food and we also had gift exchanges.
Just before the Christmas of 1998 she lost her mother. I knew Christmas would be difficult for her but she still wanted to have us at her home. I love my daughter in Law very much and it hurt me to see her so sad again.
I’m not sure where the idea came from. Maybe because I’m part Irish and maybe just because I have such an odd sense of humor, but I decided to play Mrs. Santy Claus. I had never done anything like that before but I hoped it would lighten the party and help chase the sadness away for a little while.
I had a red sweat suit in the attic so I pulled it out and added some white furry stuff and sewed some jingle-bells around the bottom of the shirt. I had some shiny, tall, black boots and a black elastic belt. I stuffed a pillow down the front of the shirt, then tightly tied another pillow in the center and stuffed it down the back of my britches. It is amazing how realistic the rear end looked.
I donned an old platinum wig thinking it would look like Mrs. Santa’s white hair, and a santa hat then put rouge in my cheeks and the tip of my nose, then I hooked some old granny glasses around my ears. Hoping I could fool the little kids I rushed into the living-room with my bag of gifts, making up a tall tale about Rudolph getting the flu and having to hitch a ride with Superman, and what a wreckless flyer he was. Then I turned my back to them and shook my hiney, hoping the heavily pillowed pants wouldn’t fall down.
Thank heaven they didn’t.
After my entrance I passed out the gifts, asking the men if they had been good little boys, and if they brushed their teeth, washed behind their ears and changed their underwear. It brought a lot of laughs and a little embarassment too. I held my grown grandson on my knee while questioning him and giving him a gift, and then his baby daughter who squalled loudly in my face. Bless her little heart.
I know we can’t remove grief with silliness, but sometimes it’s a little distraction.
Saying hello to the family.
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Holiday Vacation Trips
“The greatest driving tip I ever received” by Gilbert Purtee
Holidays were always fun when I was growing up. We have a wonderful, extended family and we always had someplace we could go for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any holiday that had lots of food to eat.
The hustle and bustle of getting ready for the trip was [...]
OUR THANKSGIVING 2007
Here’s some of the kitchen crew hard at work. The smell of the turkey roasting made my tummy growl like a starving lioness!
Ohhhh, the anticipation!!! Turkey, Ham with pineapple glaze, mashed potatoes and the most delicious gravy I ever ate! Kernal corn, green bean casserole, cauliflower with cheese sauce, Sweet Potatoes with mandarin slices, rolls, Sweet and garlic dill pickles & olives. What a feast!
Kid’s & Desserts just seem to go together. Here is Johny, Hailee and Kenny trying to decide. The Banana Cream Cake I made wasn’t on the table yet, but there was a pistachio cream dessert, pumpkin pie, Blackberry cream pie, Some kind of chocolate bundt cake, cookies, and candies.
We had a little surprise party for my Patty-Jo, who recently graduated from her Master Gardner class. Golly I sure am proud of her. Just look at all the help she has while opening her presents. LOL
Kenny is having a wonderful time. He’s a happy little four year old who’s smile is delightful and laugh is contagious. He is a wonderful child and a precious gift.
Here’s Kenny’s baby sister Victoria. She’s having a great time too. Lots of aunties, her poppy, and grandma’s to hold her and lots of cousins to play with too. Another delightful great grandbaby for me to cherish. She very much resembles my Patty-Jo when she was that age.
Here is Ethan, totally healed of seizures by the Grace and mercy of Almighty God. He’s a happy, and bright 7 month old now and the only red headed great grand baby I have. What a cutie. He is teething and just learned to crawl. Is that smile another winner or what!
This is an interesting picture of the babies. We weren’t sure if Ethan was trying to kiss cousin Victoria, teethe on her head, or suck her nose, but he just kept trying to get hold of her.
They say turkey meat will do this to you. Something about an enzyme or something. I was about ready to shove little Maddie over and flop down beside her!
I was blessed to see all of my children on this day. I only wish my oldest grandson and his family lived close enough to share these wonderful family days with us.
I hope your Thanksgiving was a sweet as mine.
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I took this picture in lower Alabama.
Help me out by giving me a good caption for this picture. BDG
NOTE: On the left, that is a Porta John up high on the light pole.
