Thoughts from Lu

Looking at the Past, Praying for the Future

2011-09-06T15:39:00.000-07:00

ON a warm early fall day in 2001 I was driving to work when over the radio the announcer said that a plane crashed into the World Trade Center. Being half a country away, I thought that pilots in NY need to be more careful and blew it off as a small plane getting off course and colliding innocently into the tower. Then before I got out of my car another report was coming across the airwaves. I remember the people on the radio trying to get the correct facts and not being used to going live with anything but sports, hearing sheer terror in their voices.

By a few minutes after nine, we had gathered around a television in the teacher's lounge trying to make sense of what was happening. It seemed planes were falling literally out of the sky. One teacher started to cry and we all wondered if WW3 had begun. Who was doing this was our first question, then why.

The why is still not answered to my satisfaction. How can we as the strongest country in the world fall prey to a small number of terrorists and not see it coming?? Have we become so blinded with politcal correctnes that we are inviting groups to come on in and take over. It is like if someone stands up and says enough is enough, that they are mean and uncaring and we should just lay down and take it.

The Eagle is not feared anymore. People come across our borders illegally everyday.We allow drug lords to camp out our Southern borders and wreck havoc with the safety of our citizens along the Rio Grande.

Even worse the 9/11 Memorial scheduled on Sunday at ground zero, there will be no religious leaders there, no firemen or first responders. I am not sure what Mayor Bloomberg is thinking but he AINT no Mayor Giuliani. The first responders are what saved many lives, running into a chard rubble saving whoever they could find. And to not include God on a day that we sought God to help us is unthinkable. Oh well, we may hurt someones feelings mentioning God and that is not good.

Our country is in a sad state of events. We have lost our pride. We are losing our grip with reality. At this rate in 10 years, we will cease to be the proud country we once were. We will be bowing down to other foreign powers hoping they don't kill our citizens, call in our loans and take away our rights because they may offend them. Our forefathers must be rolling over in their graves. We need to pray daily before it is too late for our once powerful and free country.

2011-09-04T19:39:00.001-07:00

Rescue Cats

2011-09-04T08:28:00.000-07:00

So many stray cats and dogs in the US end up in kill shelters that give them a week at best to find homes or that is it. It being the death penalty. In the US alone 12,000 animals, dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, snakes or what ever pet that is dumped at a kill shelter are put to DEATH each DAY. This is needless because we do not have mandatory spay and neuter laws in the US, The government will not shunt down the puppy mills or police pay for pets breeders. Most animals from Puppy Mils are stressed out, undernourished and anti social to say the least. It is all the ASPCA and the humane society can do to be the police for animals in the US.

The donation button below is one to help save a kitten from a shelter on the east coast. Rescued because it had a terrible past, Mia is now ready to have hip surgery to save her hip. There is an orgainzation 10th life willing to do the surgery at a huge discount of $600 from the original cost of $1600. The rescue group will need to raise the $600 soon. I donated a small amount to help Mia through Paypal. I hope the $600 is raised soon to give this death penality cat a chance at a good life. Give any thing it will help.

2011-09-04T08:24:00.000-07:00

2011-09-03T20:41:00.000-07:00

Football Season is Here

Even though it is 96 degrees outside the football season in the South is in full swing. What is it about college football that is so much fun? Watching football on every fall afternoon is so ingrained in my DNA that I have passed my love of the game to my children.

I love the loyalty that college fans have for their team. Wearing school mascot shirts, temporary tattoos on cheeks and decorating vehicles in school colors is part of the fun of college football. Our love of tailgating, including elaborate food served off of huge grills, flatscreen TVs and RV decorated to the hilt is as much fun as the actual game. Families and friends gather before the game to celebrate and cheer their team to victory. The pregame tailgate is a tradition for many families that set mood for the big game.

Luckily the team I follow is a great team. Being the largest school in one of the smallest state make a perfect combination for faithfull following. The Razorbacks of the University of Arkansas has an almost cult following for hogs fans. Our cheer called the Hog Call is heard from one end to the state before during and after games during the fall. Even seeing a fellow hog fan in another state is grounds to break into a hog call as we greet Hog fans all over the world.

Another season started today and hopefully it will a great season full of fun and team rivalries for fans to enjoy as records are set and dream seasons are made. Saturdays are made for memories, enjoy the season while you can.

Bonanzle Approaches the 100,000 member mark

2009-09-12T06:05:00.000-07:00

Bonanzle, a real venue for real shoppers, is closely meeting its 100,000 member mark. With over 2,000,000 items for sale it is a viable alternative to Ebay.

I think I should list some of my favorite places to shop on Bonanzle. If you have a chance to check out these booths they are my faves and why!!

barebumessentials- I can't get enough of the Sugar Scrub and fresh smelling soaps, clean burning candles and lotions. I could spend a bundle in there. Never go to BBW again when the homemade version is so much better. http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/barebumessentials

Edi- (Edi"s Treasures) Short name and the most beautiful jewelry ever. All made by her it is original and one of a kind. She goes out of her way to please the customers. http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Edi

LaBoutiqueFrancias- She carries the most adorable Limoges Boxes in her booth. They are beautiful collector items. Besides giving great costumer service, her booth is a delight to visit and buy from. http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/LaBoutiqueFrancais

These are just 3 exceptional booths from Bonanzle. Drop by any of them for great shopping and gifts. I promise you will not be disappointed.

Finished Twilight

2009-07-17T11:41:00.000-07:00

I finished all 4 books of Twilight and they were all very good. Stephanie weaves a good story.

I dont think i will reread them but loved it the first time.

Now I am reading Janet Evanovich first book of the Stephanie plum books, One for the Money. It is funny and a little suspenseful. Great for summer. I will try more of her books.

Just got a new book from a bonanzle seller txskys4today. It is Dewey the Library cat. Looks cute and I love my cats.

Between trips to take care of my elderly parents 2 hours away I have gotten so good summer reading done.

lu

Summer Reading.

2009-06-20T12:15:00.000-07:00

Summer reading is so much fun. This year I am starting with Twilight series. Great books, easy to read, not too scary and a great love story. Geared a little more towards the high school set, it is good of anyone ( chicks more than guys) and makes for easy reading.

Next I will read more of Sue Monk Kidd's books. I loved the Secret Life of Bees.

I also dug up some old Grisham books and have read them. I am slow keeping up with the latest authors.

What is up with your summer reading??

For a wide selection of fiction and nonfiction see my Bonanzle store: fromlu2you!! Discounts on combined shipping.

2009-05-09T17:18:00.000-07:00

May Post

This month every Sunday we will have on Bonanzle a Sunday Social. Each sellers will join together for a huge Bonanzle gathering of discounts on the best items on Bonanzle. This week I am giving 25% off all fiction books. Just in time for the summer reading seasons. This includes kids books too.

Please stop by tomorrow,!!

BONANZLE tops 50,000 members!!

2009-04-27T18:57:00.000-07:00

Bonanzle tops 50,000 member is less than a year. It is on the heels of Ecrater on the Powersellers united auction count. Or listing count.

great things are happening at Bonanzle. Join up today. It is a great place to shop, sell and just visit.

Jack the wonder Lab

2009-03-29T16:34:00.000-07:00

This is my black Lab Jack. He is a rescue dog so to speak. When he was a puppy he came to our house and would not leave. He was about 2 months old, lost, cold and hungry. He moved in and stayed. But that is not the end of the story.

About a month later Jack got very very sick. The vet tested for him for everything Parvo, worms and the like. Nothing showed up as positive. The vet sent him home but he got sicker. Jack could not keep anything down. My husband loved this dog and took him back to the vet. Most people would have cut their losses on a street dog, but he insisted the vet put him on IV fluids and keep him there till he got well. Our vet ended up taking Jack home one night as he was sure he would be dead in the morning. Well, Jack was not dead, but got he a little better. In a few days he got to come home. My DH got had a thousand dollar vet bill. LOL

A few months later when he was about 6 months old a man stopped my son who was outside playing with Jack and asked where we got him. My son said he was a stray. The man said I think that is a puppy from a litter that was born around Christmas. (He bred Labs.) He continued that the pup came up missing and we always wondered where he went to. My son politely said, Well he ended up here, and if you want him back, my dad has a $1000.00 vet bill for you. The man laughed and said no I just wanted to make sure he got a good home.

Follow this to Bonanzle where you will get to see Jack in my booth!

http://tinyurl.com/ctewe9

2009-03-27T18:49:00.000-07:00

New post!!
Ok, I am still in love with the new website Bonanzle. It had the coolest things to buy. And to prove I do shop there here is a list of stuff I have bought.

1. earrings and bracelet
2. Natural oatmeal soap
3. Bath salts and sugar scrub
4. Vintage necklace
5. Gold necklace of parents and children
6. Copper ring
7. Won a free AVon roll on!!
8. Oatmeal foot scrub
9. books for my classroom
10.books for me to read
11.and more.

So dont stop at Ebay anymore. Go where there is nothing ordinary. Bonanzle.

Bonanzle contiues to grow!

2009-03-08T14:14:00.000-07:00

Bonanzle is the new hot spot to shop on the internet. With Ebay, now better known as Feebay, continuing to shoot itself in the foot, sellers are looking for new places to open stores. On Bonanzle the stores are called booths and they have live chat rooms where can sellers can visit with customers and answer questions live!

The owners are Mark and Bill, two great guys called the BOYZ, that actually answer emails and work with the sellers.

They take Paypal and Google Checkout!! If you cant live without auctions you can have one of those too live in your booth.

Did I mention booths are free and the FVF is so low that it is embarrassing??

http://www.bonanzle.com/ Give it a try!
lu
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