Not to rub it in with any Oklahoma (OU) fans, but WEST VIRGINIA kicked some "you know what" last night in the Fiesta Bowl. 48-28 the final score with a solid win to underscore the passion of football to the Mountain State.This put the final touches on our night of watching football as we finished … Continue reading Oh the West Virginia Hills

It is amazing how movies can transport you to another place and time, possibly taking you to a mystical place or pulling you into the fabric of a time long ago. Providing fantasy thoughts or just filling in history for events that have long been forgotten. That is where I have been these past couple … Continue reading Ah, the movies

To all those who read my written thoughts on this blog, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas. Not "Happy Holidays" or "Winter Holiday Break" or "Season's Greetings."I am sick of people trying to be politically correct when everyone knows that the reason we have December 25 as a day off of work or … Continue reading Merry Christmas 2007

I have heard it time and time again, but that doesn't put my mind at ease. "All children are different." I know that but it doesn't make my questions any less important to answer.- When is he going to let go and just walk? Colt is now 14 months old and still "cruising" around the … Continue reading Questions from a mother

Yesterday I talked to a friend of mine who had moved away to start a new job in a new city. She was sharing with me that she is not happy with her job, hasn't made a lot of friends, and hasn't found a church yet.Then today, I spoke with another friend who had moved … Continue reading Chinese food for the soul

That is what I was thinking as I waited to enter the courtroom on Monday morning after being called in for a jury summons.First there was the waiting. We were supposed to be there at 8:30 a.m, but because there were inconsiderate people showing up at 9 or 9:15 am, we were delayed being called … Continue reading Many are called but few are chosen

Yesterday morning as I was pulling into the parking garage at work, I received a phone call from my husband. His aunt Carol has just phoned him to let him know that his grandmother, Mary Alice Zito, had just passed away that morning. Mary Alice was in an assisted living home in Grand Forks, North … Continue reading More sadness

Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:2 a time to be born and a time to die, ...On Tuesday, November 13, my grandmother, Velma Louise Hoover, went to be with the Lord. At the age of 83, after serving God for many years and dedicating her … Continue reading To everything there is a season

I am not sure what the original reason for the time change in the US, but I have to say that it is difficult enough to get everything done that you need to under normal circumstances, but with the time change there is even less light to get projects completed. AND, I think it is … Continue reading Shorter days, but more to do

Now I know why they call it Canton Trade Days. You trade your hard-earned money for--well, what ever you want! You name it, they have it.From arts and crafts to antiques and "junk." Corny dogs, funnel cakes, under-cooked hotdogs, homemade icecream. Something for everyone. AND, in case you don't feel like walking, they have scooters … Continue reading Canton Trade Days – First Monday