11-11-11

Tomorrow is November 11, 2011 or 11-11-11.

There is a neat idea going around the blogging world to take a photo at 11:11:11 am.

Or take it at 11:11:11 pm if that is more convenient for you.

Better yet, take one in the am and pm.

Would make a nice keepsake.
If I was working tomorrow, my photo may look like this. Lucky me, I have the day off.

With so many having cameras on their cell phones this should be easy.
Also, use your cell phone to set a reminder.

We can do this again on December 12, 2012 or 12-12-12.

Join me!

Apple

Two days after the founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, died I went by the Apple store in Philadelphia. Really like that in my photo I can see the photo another bystander is taking with his iPhone and the comparison to the first Apple computer juxtaposed with the iPhone.

I got an iPad in July and became so hooked I had an iPhone by the end of the month.

All the press talks about is what will happen with the Apple products. Why can't the media simply talk about what his loss will be to his wife and four children?  Isn't that what's it all about, FAMILY.

Occupy Philadelphia

All the "Occupies" cost the cites a lot of money. This is just a small sampling of the police officers involved. 

Let the protest march begin. They were marching around and around and around City Hall.

Mostly young people & college students.

Amie, David and I were at Philadelphia City Hall on the first day of Philly's "Take Back Wall Street" protest. We went as site seer's only.

The make shift "Medical Center."

The "Sign Making" center. Amie and I really wanted to take part in a bit of sign crafting.

Today marks the one month anniversary of the protests. I agree with several of their issues. Hey, you never know, maybe some good will come out of this.

Go Green

I talked about how I've been using cloth napkins for just over two years and how I was going to give up paper towels. Well, the last of our paper towels were used up on April 19. Mick is not happy about this. He says he will keep his own stash in his van. Along with his stash of incandescent light bulbs.

I have found that cleaning windows & mirrors is an issue when there is not a paper towel in the house. I can't use newspapers since I read the newspaper online. I had to add "one roll of paper towels" to my grocery list, I'll save just for the windows & mirrors. 

Have you seen the "Go Green" stamps? 

A lot of good ideas!

Royal Wedding

The wedding starts tomorrow at 11:00am in London, 6:00am at my house. I'll be setting my alarm for 5:00am. Although, the MSNBC will start their live broadcast at 3:00am. 

I have to leave for work at 7:30am so I'll set the DVR for the next two hours. Anyone want to come over tomorrow morning at 6:00am? I'll be serving English Breakfast Tea from London. Let me know!! So far I can't get anyone to come over for the wedding and a spot of tea at 5:00.

World Diabetes Day

Today I have a guest blogger.

My nephew Kyle, who is smart, funny, handsome, athletic, caring and also happens to have Diabetes.

 Just a week before my eighth birthday I was told I was diagnosed with type 1 (juvenile) diabetes. For about 6 months prior to this I was wetting the bed, drinking water like crazy, and urinating just as much. When I was first diagnosed I had no idea what it was. I thought I was going to die because I heard the "di" in diabetes. The day after the diagnosis we went to the hospital and were informed on how, exactly, my life was about to change dramatically and rapidly. Thousands of shots and finger pricks later at the age of 15 I am now a very healthy and energetic kid. Diabetes hasn't stopped me from anything. I wear an insulin pump 24/7 only taking it off when I shower or go into a pool. I check my blood sugar about 5-6 times a day and give myself insulin every time I eat, correcting for the amount of carbohydrates I take in. I play basketball and lacrosse without any problems. All of my friends, family, teachers, and coaches are very supportive and do whatever they can to help. As today is National Diabetic Day I would like to thank all of those who support diabetes research and help to find a cure for this disease. I'd also like to thank all of my family and friends for their support and care.

Thank you Kyle for your story. I believe a cure will be found in your lifetime.

American Diabetes Association

Activist

A photo of a rally sign that was brought home.

A member of my family has become an activist. I never would have guessed. He's working very hard to bring jobs to Michigan.
Michigan Jobs and Energy

He also had a bumper sticker on his car. Asafamilywehaveneverhadbumperstickers.

Arbor Day

The last Friday in April is Arbor Day!

I love trees. I would plant more trees in our yard but Mick says no. We do have quite a few now but I would love a woods in our backyard.

The one problem with planting trees is that once you get my age you need to buy some pretty big trees if you want to see them reach a good size.

A few interesting facts about trees.

Have a GREAT tree filled weekend !

I'm always begging my son not to text & drive.

It is illegal in about 13 states to text & drive. There is talk in the federal government to not allow cell phone use while driving.There are studies that cell phone use while driving is just as dangerous as drinking & driving. I wish everyone would not talk on their cell phone or text while driving. I've already applied no cell phone use when I'm driving.

Hope for Haiti

Tonight on all the major television channels

8:oo pm est.

Doctors Without Boarders

The above link will bring you directly to making a donation for the Haiti Earthquake.

Wordless Wednesday

Click on Salvation Army below and you can make a donation for the

Haiti Earthquake Relief.
The Salvation Army

Donate $10 to the American Red Cross

- text- "HAITI" to 90999.

$10 will be added to your next cell phone bill!

Barn Fire

Monday evening a beautiful old barn just outside of town burned. Thankfully all the milking cows were saved. The owners three sons went to elementary school with Eric & Amie. Eric loved going to the farm & playing.

I heard the fire chief interviewed on television he said, it was one thing to lose a home but losing your livelihood is another. The cause is thought to be spontaneous combustion. The barn was insured. I'm curious if the family will retire now.

Wordless Wednesday

07-08-09 @ 10:11:12

Eastern Standard & Pacific Standard Time

Thanks, Amie, Kristen & Eric for forwarding your photos. I'm hoping Donna & Tracy put photos on their blog today!

Important Project

Have your camera ready & take a picture on 07-08-09 you can use am or pm for 10:11:12.

How neat is that?

If you have a blog, post your photo on Wednesday, July 15 for a Wordless Wednesday.

If you don't, email me & I'll post on GEL-OH.

Tip Thursday

Get to your local post office by Saturday, May 9th.

Saturday will be your last chance to purchase "Forever" stamps at 42 cents. Monday they will cost you additional 2 cents.

As the saying goes, "A penny saved is a penny earned!" Purchase by Saturday & you will be saving 2 cents with every letter you mail.

Earth Day

I always have the feeling that I need to do something. I always feel that I live in area where there is not something I can do. I always feel I'm not the type of person that does something. But, I was able to come up with something.

Get rid of plastic bags.

This is what I carry when I grocery shop.

Another good thing, the bags were free! Of course, you have to buy a pair of shoes to get a bag.

Earth Hour: Vote Earth

Join me tonight at 8:30 and shut all your lights off for one hour.

Go here and read all about it.