just say 'no' to frenemies

Remove ugly people out of your life!

Just say NO.  :)

A bad friend -- or lousy roomie -- can really make you sick

Value *YOU*

Please give if you can...

For those of you who know me, you know that the Red Cross was in my neighborhood every day giving me meals and water for weeks as I cleaned out the mold from my home and threw away all that I owned. If you have $10 - once again I respectfully request you give to them. I will never forget their kindess after the devastation of Ike.

Text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

For those who have left me messages and e-mails, my daughter is ok.  Not sure about her friends yet. Thank you for keeping those kids in your thoughts and prayers.

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the perfect Mother's Day gift for *me*

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For Mother's Day, my caring loving daughter gave me the best gift one could give me. I received a card today that said:

"Mom, I have decided to share your love of books with children who desperately need them - in honor of you this Mother's Day. Your love of learning has now spread around the world!"

Here is a bit more of what was on the card (I love this gift!):

as you live your lives, please remember those who are simply trying to survive

The pictures posted to the left and below are from a dear friend who lives in Alabama and is also a first responder. A man of great caring, he puts his life on the line every day to help save others. I am honored to know him.

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