This is a picture of Trey.
He is watching the basketball game and seems to be enjoying it.
The effect done to this photo is called neon.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
A Teenager now lives in my house
Happy Birthday Kara!Time goes by so fast even though you don't realize it now. Seems like yesterday you were entertaining us all at a little two year old. You commanded the attention of all those around you. As you face these teenage years, hold tight to the things we have taught you. Here a few verses to remember along the way.
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.1 Timothy 4:12 NIV
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
5KFVS RUN / WALK
Did you read the title? Yep, I'm doing a 5K walk (no way am I running). The money raised goes to a good cause and I need some good motivation to help me get some exercise. So this is a win-win for me. Providing I don't pull a muscle or anything like that.
The event will be held downtown Cape Girardeau on May 22, 2010 at 8:30 am. There is a $20 entry fee. Plus you get a t-shirt and a goody bag. What more could you want?
Here is a link to sign up:
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
New Healthcare Bill
A bid to offer health insurance to an estimated 32 million Americans who are uninsured and improve the coverage of those with insurance was signed today by our President.
At an estimated cost of $940 billion over 10 years, supported in part by additional taxes on the wealthiest Americans, the legislation is projected to offer coverage to some 32 million uninsured people.
This bill would require most individuals to buy health insurance, offer federal subsidies to help pay premiums, impose penalties on employers that don't offer affordable polices and create a new insurance marketplace of exchanges for people with employer-supported coverage.
The law will take effect gradually. A series of modest changes kicks in this year — tax credits to help small businesses purchase insurance for their employees, a $250 prescription drug rebate for seniors on Medicare who have hit a gap in their coverage, and a ban on excluding children from coverage because of preexisting conditions.
In addition, insurers would be prevented from denying coverage based on preexisting medical conditions or setting any lifetime cap on the benefits that they pay. Young adults also will be allowed to remain on their parents' plans longer, until they are 27 years old.
Next year, senior citizens enrolled in Medicare Advantage programs could face reductions. These programs provide private coverage through Medicare and have become very popular because they tend to be less expensive than the combination of Medicare prescription coverage and Medigap policies, which supplement Medicare.
Federal reimbursement for such programs will freeze in 2012, and insurers warn that they would have to reduce benefits, and that some plans will eventually disappear.
Democrats and Obama plan to devote the next few months to making sure consumers understand its benefits - immediate (insurance regulation) and in the future (insurance purchasing exchanges); concrete (closing the gap in Medicare prescription drug coverage) and abstract (sense of security).
The least popular tax in the bill, a 40 percent levy on high-cost health insurance plans, will not take effect until 2018.
After reading site after site, I am still trying to make my mind up about this whole thing. I am not for bigger government and yet I know something has to be done with our health insurance system. I am not sure the government can help. I cannot say of too many things that the government does better than the American people. I will be watching and waiting to see how this all plays out.
**I have taken clips of different paragraphs from articles to help piece all this together. These are not all my own words. Just wanted to make that clear.
At an estimated cost of $940 billion over 10 years, supported in part by additional taxes on the wealthiest Americans, the legislation is projected to offer coverage to some 32 million uninsured people.
This bill would require most individuals to buy health insurance, offer federal subsidies to help pay premiums, impose penalties on employers that don't offer affordable polices and create a new insurance marketplace of exchanges for people with employer-supported coverage.
The law will take effect gradually. A series of modest changes kicks in this year — tax credits to help small businesses purchase insurance for their employees, a $250 prescription drug rebate for seniors on Medicare who have hit a gap in their coverage, and a ban on excluding children from coverage because of preexisting conditions.
In addition, insurers would be prevented from denying coverage based on preexisting medical conditions or setting any lifetime cap on the benefits that they pay. Young adults also will be allowed to remain on their parents' plans longer, until they are 27 years old.
Next year, senior citizens enrolled in Medicare Advantage programs could face reductions. These programs provide private coverage through Medicare and have become very popular because they tend to be less expensive than the combination of Medicare prescription coverage and Medigap policies, which supplement Medicare.
Federal reimbursement for such programs will freeze in 2012, and insurers warn that they would have to reduce benefits, and that some plans will eventually disappear.
Democrats and Obama plan to devote the next few months to making sure consumers understand its benefits - immediate (insurance regulation) and in the future (insurance purchasing exchanges); concrete (closing the gap in Medicare prescription drug coverage) and abstract (sense of security).
The least popular tax in the bill, a 40 percent levy on high-cost health insurance plans, will not take effect until 2018.
After reading site after site, I am still trying to make my mind up about this whole thing. I am not for bigger government and yet I know something has to be done with our health insurance system. I am not sure the government can help. I cannot say of too many things that the government does better than the American people. I will be watching and waiting to see how this all plays out.
**I have taken clips of different paragraphs from articles to help piece all this together. These are not all my own words. Just wanted to make that clear.
Monday, March 22, 2010
LOVE THE DVR
I would say I watch too much TV but with having a DVR really allows me to watch only the shows I want to see. Here are a few of the shows I record every week.
The Big Bang Theory
American Idol
Desperate Housewives
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
YELLING LIKE A CRAZY PERSON
When did I become that woman? When did I become a yeller? I am not a yeller. I can say things without yelling, right? THEN WHY I AM YELLING?! WHY ARE PEOPLE MAKING ME YELL AT THEM?!
This morning as I was yelling at someone, my inner self was saying "You have turned into that crazy person." I believe that thought came just as I saw spit fly out of my mouth. Sure, I could rationalize it and say that THEY are making me yell. But that is just a cop out.
I don't yell at everyone. Mainly just the people that live in my house. Maybe, that is because I am completely myself with them. Maybe it is because I love them so much. However, I'm not sure how much love they are actually feeling when I'm yelling.
I know a lady who is a lot like the Dugger woman from TV. You know the show 55 and counting...okay it's not 55 and Counting but I hope you get my point. She can talk to her family in that loving sweet tone even after she has told the same child to go get his homework for the 3rd time. I actually know a lady that speaks like this. Somehow, she doesn't loose her cool. I don't think I could ever be completely like that but it is a good thing to strive for.
So here is to no more yelling today. Tomorrow will be another matter.
This morning as I was yelling at someone, my inner self was saying "You have turned into that crazy person." I believe that thought came just as I saw spit fly out of my mouth. Sure, I could rationalize it and say that THEY are making me yell. But that is just a cop out.
I don't yell at everyone. Mainly just the people that live in my house. Maybe, that is because I am completely myself with them. Maybe it is because I love them so much. However, I'm not sure how much love they are actually feeling when I'm yelling.
I know a lady who is a lot like the Dugger woman from TV. You know the show 55 and counting...okay it's not 55 and Counting but I hope you get my point. She can talk to her family in that loving sweet tone even after she has told the same child to go get his homework for the 3rd time. I actually know a lady that speaks like this. Somehow, she doesn't loose her cool. I don't think I could ever be completely like that but it is a good thing to strive for.
So here is to no more yelling today. Tomorrow will be another matter.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Taxes...(yeah)
I have finally put all of my pertain tax information and papers in my 2009 Tax folder and I have delivered it to my new tax man. I now have a tax man! Great, right? I have always done my taxes myself. Okay, maybe not by myself but with the assistance of my dad. This year "might" be a little more complicated due to the sale of home and then a purchase of another home. I don't think I qualify for the $6500 tax credit for Move-Up / Repeat Home Buyers. I'm slightly hoping this new tax man tells me I'm wrong and that someone how read it all wrong and that I do qualify but I'm afraid that is wishful thinking. Now I wait for the phone call from my tax man asking for some clarification on a few things and then for that final phone call saying "You are getting a BIG refund!" Oh, how I want that to be true!!
Happy Tax Season People. Peace Out.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
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