The Blue and The Green!

This is a Marleneism.  When I look up into the sky I instantly am grateful for the colors God has given me in Blue Skies and Green Trees and Grass.  Although I am about to drive my kids crazy saying “The Blue and The Green” so much, this is a reminder for me of my Creator’s mighty Power, Mercy and Beautifulness!

The Blue and The Green!

Today is Day 8 of good choices and of good changes in my life.
Change #1 – No added salt.  In the last six months or so I have been adding salt to everything I eat, never been that way before in my life. So, I decided not to add any salt to my food. May sound like a small change, but it’s big for me. I want to beat high blood pressure before it comes knocking at my door.  Both my parents have high blood pressure.

Change #2 – I’m going back to diet coke.  I worked really hard to kick that habit back in 2008 but I went to sweet tea and that’s not working for me. Eventually I want to drink water exclusively so I feel this is a good start.

In my quest to make good changes, I have eaten (for the most part) salad and tuna for the last 8 days.  I feel this is what my body wants and needs.  Even if I don’t take off a few pounds, I will feel more confident in my food choices, I’ll feel like I’m being pro-active in my life.

2009 Flower’s Kittens 7 days old.

All eight!

2 faces in this pic one at bottom of pic.

2 faces in this pic one at bottom of pic

This one is “dead to the world” as my Granny Emma would say. Not really dead just conked out.

2 faces – one at bottom of pic facing camera.

2009 Flower’s Kittens 4 days old.

One of Flower’s eight kittens 4 days old – eyes not open yet.

Flower and her 8! kittens. She is only 6 months old herself. She is doing a great job to be so young. Hope they all survive. Getting her fixed immediately (sp?) after weaning!

2009 Sarah Palin Book Tour “Going Rogue”

11/18: Grand Rapids, MI – Barnes & Noble, Woodland Mall, 3670 28th St SE, Kentwood, 7 PM
11/19: Fort Wayne, IN – Meijer – 10301 Maysville Rd, Fort Wayne (
11/19: Noblesville, IN – Borders Books and Music, 13145 Levinson Lane, 7 PM

11/20: Cincinnati, OH – Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Rd, Norwood, Noon
11/20: Columbus, OH

11/21: Washington, PA – Sam’s Club, 80 Trinity Point Drive, South Strabane
11/21: Rochester, NY – Borders Books and Music, 1000 Hylan Drive, Henrietta, 7 PM

11/22: Roanoke, VA – Barnes & Noble, 4811 Valley View Blvd N NW, Valley View Mall 12 Noon,

11/23: Fort Bragg, NC – AAFES Post Exchange, Bldg. #8-5050 Butner Rd, North Post Mall
11/23: Birmingham, AL – Books-A-Million, 757 Brookwood Village, Birmingham, 7 PM

11/24: Jacksonville, FL – Books-A-Million, 1910 Wells Road, Orange Park, Noon
11/24: The Villages, FL – Barnes & Noble, 1055 Old Camp Road, Lake Sumter Mkt Sq, 4 PM

11/24: Orlando, FL – Barnes & Noble, Colonial Plaza, 2418 East Colonial Drive, 7PM

11/26 – 11/29: Thanksgiving Break

12/03: Fayetteville, AR – Sam’s Club, 3081 North Highway 112 at I-540, exit 66

12/04: Dallas, TX – Legacy Books, 7300 Dallas Parkway, Plano, 11AM – 2 PM,

12/06: Sioux City, IA – Barnes & Noble, Southern Hills Mall, 4400 Sergeant Rd, 1PM
12/06: Sioux Falls, SD – Barnes & Noble, 3700 West 41st St, Sioux Falls, 5PM

12/07: Bloomington, MN – Barnes & Noble, 118 East Broadway Suite 238, Mall of America, 7 PM

TBA: Albuquerque, NM and other venues

First Halloween! 10 months old!

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Lord, I ask you to bless the hurting children in the world tonight. Please give them a sign so they will know they are never alone and someone cares about them. Amen

Happy Easter 2012!  He is Risen, just like He said!

Go see it while it is still in theaters!