Blogs written by women

The following list is called **Blogs by Women Blog**
I have been reading the writings and have found some pretty interesting and thought provoking content. I hope to be listed in this directory soon.
SistersTalk
Viki Babbles
Debt Free Renee
All Facts and Opinions*new*
The Democratic Daily
Southern Gal Goes North*new*
Trying to Soar
Redemption
Heart Crossings*new*
Postcards of Grief

Happy Holiday or is it holidaze?

Word of the Day
lugubrious
Definition: (adjective) Mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated or ludicrous degree.
Synonyms: bathetic, mawkish
Usage: The look on his face was so lugubrious that for a moment I thought I had actually hurt his feelings.


HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Wal-Mart stores are welcoming the Salvation Army's bell ringers and red kettles earlier than usual this year, in an effort to help the ministry aid this year's hurricane victims.
Meanwhile, Target stores, which last year banned the Salvation Army, are now banning the phrase "Merry Christmas" from their store displays and advertising as well.-- This is an excerpt from my local newspaper before all of the =SALE ADS=

The store employees have abeen requested to state Happy Holiday instead of Merry Christmas, so not to confuse free enterprise with the religious or spiritual sect that celebrate Christmas. So in order to maintain a position to receive a paycheck one might being going against one's belief system complying with the corporation's requirement. However, the dictionary describe the holiday as "holy day", AS:


hol·i·day ( P ) Pronunciation Key (hl-d)
n.
A day free from work that one may spend at leisure, especially a day on which custom or the law dictates a halting of general business activity to commemorate or celebrate a particular event. (of course, we all like that meaning)
A religious feast day; a holy day.
Chiefly British. A vacation. Often used in the phrase on holiday.

intr.v. Chiefly British holi·dayed, holi·day·ing, holi·days
To pass a holiday or vacation.
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[Middle English holidai, holy day, from Old English hlig dæg : hlig, holy; see holy + dæg, day; see day.]


Yes, we will abide by the new rule and adapt and as a society we will justify corporate's request; we don't want to offend anyone for fear of a lugubrious backlash; after all, we need everything new and updated; we need the latest and greatest at whatever insidious cost it is to our nation; so as not to "rock the boat" I think we need to sink the Mega-business ships of America and stand up to these "product pushers" and keep the holiday...the (SHHHHH) holy day what it was orginally intended to be. Merry Christmas to all and to all a "happy holy day"

Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true
measure of our thanksgiving." ~W.T. Purkiser

As we give thanks around our family tables for all our blessings, let us also give thanks and pray for the men and women of our military who won't be with their families this day ... instead, they are fighting bravely to protect our nation and advance the cause of freedom around the world.

They are nobly away from their families so that we - and future generations - can forever gather safely and freely with ours.

May God bless them.

This is me- this picture was taken by Jeff

Dear Friends and family,
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a day in which we gather with our families, friends and neighbors to express gratitude for all the joys and blessings in our lives. And this morning -- as my family and friends prepare to celebrate this holiday -- I took a few moments to reflect on the many gifts for which I'm so grateful.

As you join with your family this holiday and celebrate all you have to be thankful for, I'd like to share a few of my most precious gifts ...

My family, my twin sister, my brother and his family, my two younger sisters and their families and my father who are the greatest joys in my life.

Jeff- my best friend and fiance' who continually supports and nutures my adventuresome life path along with the friends and knowledge gained on my journey.

The blessing of working with extremely talented associates and coworkers in a business that makes a difference that has been a privilege of my life.

The dedicated men and women who sacrifice to protect the freedoms we hold so dear,the health and welfare of my friends and family, and our great Nation.

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a safe, happy and healthy holiday season.
Warmest Regards,
The 2ndtwin

Professional Photo

This is me -- the 2nd twin. This pic was taken by the professionals. My girlfriend Kim and I went to a studio to have our pictures taken one afternoon and we were amazed at our transformations.

Second Twin

I am the second in a set of twins. I have a twin sister. I am the Eastern twin because I live in Pennsylvania and she is the Western twin because she lives in Utah. We have been close since conception and continue to be soul mates, buddies, best friends and sometimes enemies, but that is rare, but yes it does happen. With everything going on in America and in our daily lives there are many subjects, people,and issues, to comment on and I will attempt discuss subjects of current interest and controversy along with differences of opinion, (right, wrong or indifferent) . So peek in when you can.