Labor Day ...

This last week has been one busy week esp. with the Labor Day Weekend and holiday Monday.

Labor Day was started in 1882 by the Knights of Labor and it is a celebration and a tribute to the contributions of workers who have made our country great and stronger. In 1894 the US Congress made it a legal holiday.

I think that it is a good holiday and a good time to celebrate all American workers who make America what it is. In America, you can be what you want to be and do what you want to do. It doesn't matter who you are because we are all equal. It does matter about your attitude and your drive. This is a country where you can dream it and achieve it. God Bless America!

While we are at it, think on this...

God said that we should labor and do all our work in six days and rest on the Sabbath of the Lord. God gave labor and rest instructions. Who are we to question His instructions?

Six days shall thou labor, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God… Exodus 20:9,10a

Happy 67th Anniversary...

Happy 67th Wedding Anniversary to Victor & Doris Lavy! Saturday our family celebrated their anniversary at the Brethren Retirement Center. We had a nice carry in dinner with their children & their families and several of their grandchildren and their families present.

Glad To Be Back...

Oh yes, I'm glad to be back... blogging!

It seems like a woman's work is never done! :) The summer is coming to a close. Lots of food has been preserved. The garden is weedy because I've not been able to take care of the weeds and put away produce. But, it probably could be worse. Since it hasn't rained a lot, it shouldn't be too hard to get rid of, after I'm done canning and freezing.

We do need some rain. The rain would help the tomatoes. I haven't done
the watering that I usually do. I did set a few punctured milk jugs by some of my tomato plants to help slowly water them, but for the most part, I've let them go.

I'm starting to get excited about the coming fall colors. I love the beautiful fall leaves, mums and all that goes with it.

The Republican Platform...

Today, I was reading an article at worldnetdaily by Phyllis Schafly comparing the 2004 Republican platform and the 2008 Republican platform. How refreshing! The Republicans are finally listening to the people and have a great pro-life, pro-America, pro-business, and pro-energy platform. It is a must read article called A real Republican platform.

I was watching the Republican Convention on www.foxnews.com and I was so impressed by their genuine American spirit. You could tell that the people love America and want the best for it. I also gained a greater respect for John McCain than I had before. With the projected pictures and stories, I became aware of how he suffered for America during the war and how much he was willing to go through for our freedom. It is just something to think about. You know, this is a guy that we can trust to protect our country. This is a big country with lots of ideas and ways of doing things, but if we are not a free country, all is lost.

This is one important election and the biggest problem, that we have at this time, is that most of the medias are not balanced in their reporting. I am talking about the tv, radio and written media. Somewhere, down the road, hopefully we will have more fair and balanced media. I don't like legislating it. I like the plain old free market, don't buy the paper, magazine or watch or listen to their propaganda action. If you're tempted to read it go to the library, they have the magazines and newspapers for you to read. This is my free market plug! :)

I also thought that it took a lot of courage for Joe Leiberman to call for the Democrats to vote for what is best for our country. I'm sure he will be criticized, but you know what, I know several life-long Democrats that are voting for McCain Palin. So, Leiberman is right on track! There are people willing to vote for their countries continued freedom over a party.

Well, I guess, I'm getting political again and this is not a political blog, but I am an American and I want to see America continue to be a great country and become greater. Oh, yes, check out the Republican platform article by Schafly, if you haven't yet, because it is a good one!

Congratulations Brandon...

Congratulations Brandon, "Student of The Week," August 30, 2008. This was the important program that I attend for my grandson. He is very deserving of this designation.

Congratulation B!

Peer Pressure...

What's good about being my age?
No PEER pressure!

You know this is true. When I was younger, I felt like I had to do everything the doctor said because he was the doctor. No questions, no alternatives, no let's wait... just do it. The same way with other professional decisions and activities that we were involved in. But, as I've aged, things have changed. I don't suffer from peer pressure or people pleasing very much anymore. I don't over involve myself in things. I know my limits and I am more than willing to stay within them.

I think age has a lot to do with it, but I also think that somewhere down the years I realized that bowing to peer pressure was not worth the grief that it usually causes. Maybe a lot of it is that as we age, we pick our priorities and make better choices. We tire easy and we like peace and quiet.

Well, the 60's aren't bad. I think that it is sobering to think that you will not be around another 60 yrs., whereas at 50, you know that you could live to be 100. For sure, each day is a precious gift from God.

Then there is the saying, "If 60 is the new 40... do I still get my senior discount?"

Well, sometimes I feel like 40, and then again, sometimes I feel like 100. But, I would say most of the time in my heart I feel like 40. It's like, "how did I ever get this old so quick?"

-just a few musing from Gran

The Big News... McCain Palin 2008

I think the big news over the week end was the choice that McCain made for VP. I have read about Sarah Palin in recent weeks and she seems to be quite a remarkable lady. For sure... she knows how to get things done.

You know, speaking down home and personally, it does take skill at keeping peace with kids, scheduling, getting things accomplished... just plain doing what it takes to get the job done. The only difference with congress is that you can't stand them in the corner or turn them over your knee and spank them when they do stupid stuff. Heh, heh, heh... at times, wouldn't you like to!



I think I like her because she relates to middle America. She's not a lawyer... there are already too many of them in government to mess it up. She's not one of the good old boys... She's a governor that gets things done...

No, she's not had a lot of presidential experience because she has never been president, but she is a governor which has passed laws, and she has what it take to lead this great country. This whole "experience issue" is dumb anyway. Only someone who has been president or VP has the experience. Guess what... neither of them are running. The next best thing is a governor that does the same thing on a smaller scale. Sarah Palin is the only candidate that fits this criteria!

I put up the video that I found so that you can see that she can relate to the average American people, issues and our troops. She just gets the job done. She loves God, she loves her family and she loves America!

Now, I know that this is a political post, but it was news and I just couldn't let it go. No, she's not the type of woman that I'm use to, but not everyone is alike. For sure, she is one energetic woman. I just like her values and what she stands for because it is greatly lacking in today's leaders. A role model for working women. Also, I thought it before I read it or heard it said, "here's another Margaret Thatcher!"

McCain Palin 2008