random thoughts and other musings
Unbelieveable Raw Talent – Jackie Evancho
I am sure that most everyone has been watching America’s Got Talent, right? If you are one of the lucky ones and have found better things to do with your time then spend it parked in front of the TV then you may not be aware of one little 10 year old girl that can [click to continue]
Blogging is like having your own little personal talk show
Blogging, what is it. It can be many things to different individuals. When I started this blog I was headed in a completely different direction. I had discovered frugality and minimalism and I wanted to share it with the world. I followed other blogs in that niche for months on end and I wanted to [click to continue]
armchair travel - We circle the globe so you don't have to
Armchair Traveler – Tjornin, Iceland
Tjörnin is a small lake in central Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Although it is not among the biggest lakes in the country, it is one of the best known. Most visitors to Reykjavik pass along its shore, as it is situated in the city centre next to the Reykjavik City Hall and several museums. [click to continue]
Armchair Traveler – Rome, Italy
La Bocca della Verità (in English, “the Mouth of Truth”) is an image, carved from Pavonazzetto marble, of a man-like face, located in the portico of the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin in Rome, Italy. The sculpture is thought to be part of a 1st century ancient Roman fountain, [click to continue]
the inspiration/motivation location - uplifting spirits everywhere
Citizens
We are all citizens of one world, we are all of one blood. To hate a man because he was born in another country, because he speaks a different language, or because he take a different view on this subject or that, is a great folly. Desist, I implore you, for we are all equally [click to continue]
guest posters
How to save money on vacation
Today’s guest post comes from Kevin Craig. Kevin is a financial writer for the Oak View Law Group. Please contact Kevin with any questions or concerns you may have on all things financial. Traveling is the staple diet to rejuvenate our soul from the hectic work schedule. If you are neck [click to continue]
Evaluating and Increasing Self Esteem
This is a guest post from Kate Irwin at www.improvedconfidence.com Kate is passionate about helping to improve their confidence, self esteem and become happier. Do visit her blog for more info Evaluating and Increasing Self Esteem How do you feel about yourself? That is the question that needs to [click to continue]Why $7 Deserves the Same Care as $7,000
This is a guest post from Gip Plaster at So Much More Life. (http://www.gipplaster.com) On July 7, finallygettingtoeven’s writer was featured as the second-ever guest poster on my blog. She told my readers a story about saving $7,000 on a vehicle purchase by doing her research and being [click to continue]today somewhere in history
Today in history, Sept 3rd
Today, a fresh new start, another date to go down in the books. While this day is still very much playing out, on this date throughout history important historical events have already occurred. Did you ever wonder what significance this date has had to the rest of the world throughout the centuries. Each day [click to continue]
baxter's view - Life through the eyes of a feline
Rainbow Bridge
Good day my human & feline friends, Baxter here. Mom likes to tell Harley and I about a special place that all pets go when they are no longer with us on this earth. It’s a place where they wait patiently until their human’s can be reunited with them in heaven. We have a couple [click to continue]It's timeout on takeout: easy quick meals
1) Chinese Chicken Fried Rice – 2) Pecan Crackers
Rushed, tired and stretched to your limits? Ready to collapse at the end of each day? Honestly is not the last thing on your mind getting a fresh, healthy and delicious dinner to the table. You need help, pronto! So what is the easiest solution for us all….take out, you know fast food? [click to continue]life needs a little humor
Money issues
A teenager was enthusiastically describing her new boyfriend to her father. “He sounds very nice dear.” said the father, “but does he have any [click to continue]
As far as I go
A woman slipped on a station escalator and started to tumble down to the bottom. Halfway down she collided with a man, knocking him down, and the [click to continue]
Unscheduled
He drove me to the depot And just caught the 7:10. As soon as he jumped on the train It started to move again. The car keys in his pocket The train [click to continue]
Laughter
If we couldn’t laugh, we would all go insane. (jimmy buffet) [click to continue]





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