Just the beginning

I 'm building my personal website and intend to keep it updated regularly. Well, the key will be to KISS. My photos, stories, travels and other activities will be recorded here. I wanted to call it Oprhans, Motorcycles and Tattoos, but will probably leave that as a section.

It is replacing my old site, and has taken a while to get in the swing of things, but I am ready to begin.

Random Thoughts. My nephew is getting married and I just went to their wedding registry at Target to send off a bridal shower gift. The handy tool of registries could be an exercise for teaching the young ones a thing or two about practical values. I wish Target would allow comments on these lists. I would have had a little fun and said things like, "What are you going to do with that, for reals girl...?" Or, "That's a dust catcher, and will take up space until your 5th anniversary when you'll decide it goes in the garage sale." It's just that kind of forum that could serve humanity by passing on the previous generation's wisdom and values on practical things like wedding gifts. It's just that kind of wisdom an obsure Aunt can offer, like "don't buy that piece of crap you'll regret it" kind of advice.

I say scrap the gifts, ask for cash and go have a nice time away together making babies or memories...or both. Now that's a wedding! But, don't listen to me, I'm from another generation. See you at the shower.

March 2010 Story Behind the Photo

My husband and I took my father in law to the conservatory in St. Paul this spring. We stopped for breakfast at a Kayes in St. Paul...a great family owned cafe in the middle of town. After a lovely breakfast, we went to enjoy the gardens in the Conservatory. This photo was taken there. My husband happened to be away for awhile, and well, I came upon this and well...yeah. Anyway, it was a lovely spring day and we had a lovely time with my husband's father. He's suffering from Alzhiemers and his good days are far and few between. We enjoyed the bright sunshine, the lovely aroma of lilies of all kinds and even were treated to a show by the resident Sloth. My father in law talked about the outing for days after and that made us all happy. We enjoyed our time and it reminded us of better days with him.

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Just joined SmartGirlPolitics. Should be interesting. Not a very good joiner, but will see what happens. Too many emails and it's over.

Conspiracy Theory 5546: I'm following another conspiracy theory I've uncovered recently: It's about the new sponsors of Nascar Race I've discovered and it is a name from my hometown, so I was intrigued. Turns out to be no relation, but after looking them up online I found they are recipients of jobs funded by Stimulus money. I wonder how many other newly rich companies because of my tax dollars are able to finally be major corporate sponsors at nationwide drunkfests and other events. Another fine example of the good use of my tax money. Where are the investigative reporters researching the contractors who get the government jobs funded by stimulus money?

Conspiracy Theory 5547: YOUR 401K
Ever wondered why the Government, (IRS) dictates what investment you are allowed? Have you noticed they want you to invest in the stock market? That makes no sense to me at all.