“Hem your blessings with thankfulness so they don’t unravel. ” ~Author Unknown

"Let us be kinder to one another."  ~Aldous Huxley, on his deathbed

“It doesn't matter what you did or where you were...it matters where you are and what you're doing. Get out there! Sing the song in your heart and NEVER let anyone shut you up!!”  ~Steve Maraboli

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” ~Thorton Wilder

“Gratitude is the best attitude.” ~Author Unknown

"You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another."  ~Charles Dickens

"We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit."  
~Albert Schweitzer

"Blessed are those that can give without remembering and receive without forgetting."
~Author Unknown

     As I anxiously await the birth of another grandchild, I can't help but reflect upon our own daughter's birth.  Her birth due date was Thanksgiving also, however, she had other plans.  She came six weeks early.
     Two grandsons now, with 90% chance of this baby being a girl, it appears she may just go full term, or darn close to it anyway!  Granddaughter or grandson, early or late ... my prayers are for a safe delivery for mom, easy entrance into the world for baby, and I extend wishes of good health and many blessings for the whole family!  I love all of you sooo much ... and am anxiously awaiting a phone call!  Heart-to-heart hugs ... *smile*

“When a child is born, so are grandmothers.”  ~Judith Levy

“A baby is born with a need to be loved - and never outgrows it.”  ~Frank A. Clark
Even after they grow up, and may deny it, they 'forever' need to be loved.  ~nrl

According to www.wisegeek.com :

"The first Aleck was Aleck Hoag, a confidence man in New York City who appears to have operated in the 1840s. Aleck was a pimp, and he used the activities of his women to reap additional income through a scheme called the “panel game.” Aleck would wait until the customer was asleep or otherwise occupied, and then he would sneak into the room to steal the customer's wallet and valuables. Patrons got wise to this scheme, and they started blocking doors with chairs and tables. In response, Hoag built false wall panels which slid aside so that he could enter the room without entering the door.

This particular smart aleck qualifies as a wise guy for several reasons. He clearly evaded capture for long enough to develop quite an elaborate system for relieving people of their money and valuables. He also openly boasted about the panel scheme, demonstrating it for curious visitors. Furthermore, Hoag also attempted to avoid paying the police their cut, and “smart aleck” may have actually originated in the constabulary. It didn't take long for Hoag to become well known, and “smart aleck” was a common term in 1860s slang.

As a general rule, “smart aleck” is not a complimentary term. A smart aleck tends to be bold and rather cocky about it, and these traits tend to be frowned upon by many societies. The term may be used pejoratively, in the hopes of encouraging someone to reform, or it may be used in reference to someone who is essentially incorrigible, as a warning to people who might deal with that person."

And here's another link explaining about "Alec" ... http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/07/origin-of-the-term-smart-alec/

Flatulence:

http://gleez.com/articles/general/facts-and-information-farts-aka-flatulence


http://scientopia.org/blogs/scicurious/2012/03/23/friday-weird-science-the-social-psychology-of-flatulence/

I got to go see Rich Little this evening.  What a great show!  He did 33 "impressions" in this evening's performance ... and sang, too.  When I called today they said no cameras allowed during the performance.  I didn't take my camera (totally out of character for me), but I could have gotten a few photos when he mingled a bit after his show ... dang it!  He did autograph my program.  As with most stars, you can't read it.  I would have loved to have gotten a T-shirt, but I just couldn't justify the cost.  He also sold lithographs of his own artwork (of the characters he did). and also sold DVDs, CDs, etc. www.richlittle.com 

First of all, anyone wanting to permanently delete their FB page should HAND DELETE everything ... comments (yours and others), likes, favorites, photos (yours and others), all contacts, etc.  Once you're done, Google your name, and your Facebook page ... you might be surprised what is still available out there, as a result of things you did while on Facebook.  It's like the domino theory, every time you "like" or "favorite" something.  On and on, you go ... whether you want to or not ... advertisers, spammers and scammers depend on those, so they can add you to their "lists".

10 Reasons to Leave Facebook:
http://www.businessinsider.com/10-reasons-to-delete-your-facebook-account-2010-5

http://deletefacebook.com/

http://www.wikihow.com/Permanently-Delete-a-Facebook-Account

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46808719/ns/technology_and_science-security/t/deactivated-facebook-friends-can-spy-you-report/#.UKT_G4dpdgg

http://www.howtoleavefacebook.com/

I hope the above links will assist anyone who wants to DELETE (not deactivate) their Facebook account.  Or at least you can learn that there IS a difference!

http://shine.yahoo.com/love-sex/hate-facebooks-couples-pages-222400304.html

I love it! I miss some of my former FB friends, but don't miss Facebook, not at all. It gets worse all the time ... however, why not have "couples" pages? Got something to hide?  If you're married, or an "item" why shouldn't you have a "couple" page?

I see many who have said they have 'quit' Facebook.  I wonder how many are actually gone, or if they just closed their account.  Just closing your account does not 'delete' your information, etc.  Facebook (and spammers) still have your information.  When I left FB it took me over a month to have things "completely gone".

I don't miss FB a bit, and I left for the very reason is stated here ... they take too much liberty, with no warnings of their changes or, at best, confusing management tactics ... it's bad enough everyone treats FB like their living rooms and then have the audacity to get mad at people who post things they don't want to hear ... DUH, what do you all expect?

There is no friendship, no love, like that of a mother for her child.  ~Henry Ward Beecher 

A baby is sunshine and moonbeams and more, brightening your world as never before.  ~Author Unknown

How to Diaper a Baby:
Spread the diaper in the position of the diamond with you at bat.  Then fold second base down to home and set the baby on the pitcher's mound.  Put first base and third together, bring up home plate and pin the three together.  Of course, in case of rain, you gotta call the game and start all over again!  ~Jimmy  Piersal

Breast Feeding:
There are three reasons for breast-feeding: the milk is always at the right temperature; it comes in attractive containers; and the cat can't get it.  ~Irena Chalmers