Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. ~Oprah Winfrey
An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves. ~Bill Vaughan
Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits. ~Author Unknown
A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. ~Author Unknown
New Year's Day is every man's birthday. ~Charles Lamb
New Year's eve is like every other night; there is no pause in the march of the universe, no breathless moment of silence among created things that the passage of another twelve months may be noted; and yet no man has quite the same thoughts this evening that come with the coming of darkness on other nights. ~Hamilton Wright Mabie
The proper behavior all through the holiday season is to be drunk. This drunkenness culminates on New Year's Eve, when you get so drunk you kiss the person you're married to. ~P.J. O'Rourke
I do think New Year's resolutions can't technically be expected to begin on New Year's Day, don't you? Since, because it's an extension of New Year's Eve, smokers are already on a smoking roll and cannot be expected to stop abruptly on the stroke of midnight with so much nicotine in the system. Also dieting on New Year's Day isn't a good idea as you can't eat rationally but really need to be free to consume whatever is necessary, moment by moment, in order to ease your hangover. I think it would be much more sensible if resolutions began generally on January the second. ~Helen Fielding, Bridget Jones's Diary
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tyler cops replace stolen presents
This story really touched my heart. I am writing it exactly as it was written and published by the Associated Press on 12/16/09.
TYLER, Texas — Thieves who ransacked a house in Tyler were so thorough that they even stole the family dog's treats.
Some police officers who responded to the burglary took on the spirit of the season and used their own money to buy replacement Christmas presents.
Police are seeking the burglars who broke into the home of Erika Velazquez and her family, stealing her husband's wedding ring, electronics and presents for her 6-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son.
Velazquez on Tuesday told the Tyler Morning Telegraph that her daughter, Estefanie, asked if police would go door to door to find the stolen gifts.
The investigating officers returned later with presents they purchased for the youngsters.
Tyler Police Chief Gary Swindle says he's proud of his officers and "stories like this sure makes Christmas a whole lot better."
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Information from: Tyler Morning Telegraph, http://www.tylerpaper.com
TYLER, Texas — Thieves who ransacked a house in Tyler were so thorough that they even stole the family dog's treats.
Some police officers who responded to the burglary took on the spirit of the season and used their own money to buy replacement Christmas presents.
Police are seeking the burglars who broke into the home of Erika Velazquez and her family, stealing her husband's wedding ring, electronics and presents for her 6-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son.
Velazquez on Tuesday told the Tyler Morning Telegraph that her daughter, Estefanie, asked if police would go door to door to find the stolen gifts.
The investigating officers returned later with presents they purchased for the youngsters.
Tyler Police Chief Gary Swindle says he's proud of his officers and "stories like this sure makes Christmas a whole lot better."
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Information from: Tyler Morning Telegraph, http://www.tylerpaper.com
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Keller TX Boy Gets Early Christmas Wish
Here is a heart felt story from my hometown that absolutely tugged at my heart strings. I don't know this young man but I feel pain in my heart that I'm sure he and his Family must feel magnified by thousands.
I couldn't imagine watching my child suffer throughout his young life like these folks have. I saw this on Facebook, it was originally written by FORT WORTH (CBS 11 / TXA 21), I read it and just wanted to to share it with everyone.
Keller Boy Gets Early Christmas Wish
Chase Autrey's family worries he might not make it to Christmas. So Thursday night Christmas made it to him.
Chase has Cystic Fibrosis, making it increasingly difficult for him to breathe because of a sticky mucus build-up in his lungs. He's been in and out of Cook Children's Hospital since he was a toddler. It's a been a battle he now appears to be losing.
Chase's mother, Clover Autrey said, "His body's breaking down. It just has deteriorated to the point they're not sure he's got that much time left." They thought Chase might leave them last night. But he bounced back.
Science fiction and fantasy have brought the 14-year-old relief from his reality. He's a big fan of the Fablehaven book series. But Chase might not be around for book five which is due out in March. His mother says Chase knows his prognosis and is handling it bravely. "I think he's more upset to see us upset," she said.
But back in Utah, there's another surprise waiting for Chase which has also been arranged by the Wish With Wings foundation. It's a call from the author of the Fablehaven book series, Brandon Mull. Chase responds to call with a "HOLY CRAP!!!" He's obviously delighted. Mull then shared the secrets of book five with him.
His nurses, watching the scene unfold can not hide their own smiles and tears of joy. "I'm just tearful and joyful that someone can actually make him that happy just calling on the phone," his nurse Mel Carroll said.
His parents were grateful for a diversion for their son who has been in so much pain. "He's a great kid and it was neat to see him enjoy himself and be the focus of attention in a good way versus you know all the adverse affects of what he's been going through lately." Pat Autrey said.
Chase would love to read the fifth book in the Fablehaven book series when it comes out next March. But for now, he and his family are taking life day by day.
I couldn't imagine watching my child suffer throughout his young life like these folks have. I saw this on Facebook, it was originally written by FORT WORTH (CBS 11 / TXA 21), I read it and just wanted to to share it with everyone.
Keller Boy Gets Early Christmas Wish
Chase Autrey's family worries he might not make it to Christmas. So Thursday night Christmas made it to him.
Chase has Cystic Fibrosis, making it increasingly difficult for him to breathe because of a sticky mucus build-up in his lungs. He's been in and out of Cook Children's Hospital since he was a toddler. It's a been a battle he now appears to be losing.
Chase's mother, Clover Autrey said, "His body's breaking down. It just has deteriorated to the point they're not sure he's got that much time left." They thought Chase might leave them last night. But he bounced back.
Science fiction and fantasy have brought the 14-year-old relief from his reality. He's a big fan of the Fablehaven book series. But Chase might not be around for book five which is due out in March. His mother says Chase knows his prognosis and is handling it bravely. "I think he's more upset to see us upset," she said.
But back in Utah, there's another surprise waiting for Chase which has also been arranged by the Wish With Wings foundation. It's a call from the author of the Fablehaven book series, Brandon Mull. Chase responds to call with a "HOLY CRAP!!!" He's obviously delighted. Mull then shared the secrets of book five with him.
His nurses, watching the scene unfold can not hide their own smiles and tears of joy. "I'm just tearful and joyful that someone can actually make him that happy just calling on the phone," his nurse Mel Carroll said.
His parents were grateful for a diversion for their son who has been in so much pain. "He's a great kid and it was neat to see him enjoy himself and be the focus of attention in a good way versus you know all the adverse affects of what he's been going through lately." Pat Autrey said.
Chase would love to read the fifth book in the Fablehaven book series when it comes out next March. But for now, he and his family are taking life day by day.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Art!!
I love making my jewelry and I will keep doing so, but now I'm also going to try my hand at painting with watercolors. So for the past few days I've been playing around with painting landscapes. I'm going to attach two paintings to this post that I've finished already. Last night I stayed up till after 1:00 am painting a portrait of my youngest son Justin, from looking at a photograph of him. I try to stay patient with myself but I could tell right away that I'm a little rusty at this watercolor painting thing. I did have some frutstrations trying to make shadows and light areas and stuff. Trying to get his eye's in the right place, his smile just right and such. You know I've never been really good at this, though I've never really tried but....I'm already trying portraits of people???? What am I crazy??? Yes just a little. Oh well ya gotta start some where right? I'll keep working on his portrait and hope it gets better every day. I did take some pictures of my landscape and I'll attach them to this blog so you can see where I'm at with watercolors. Now just remember when you look at them......I am noooooo professional nor do I claim to be. I'm just getting started. I'd love to hear what everyone thinks though (just please be kind:) ~Sharon
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