Earth Hour

This is something I just signed up for. On March 28, 2009 at 8:30pm I am going to turn off my lights for one hour. This is a global event and millions of people have already signed up to shut off their lights to show how committed the people are to stop global warming. So far most of us, in America, have not actually seen the effects of global warming. I know a lot of Republicans who believed in the great "Decider" when he said there is no such thing as global warming. I am grateful today that my eyes are open and that I do read the news, good and bad I read the news and keep up on current events. I no longer turn a blind eye to the fact that we are losing our polar ice caps that have been here for millions of years. Millions of years, and the carbon footprint we all put out is melting them!! I know politics is a touchy subject for some people and I have friends who believe that Barack Obama will bring about the end of civilization as we know it. Well I know enough today to know that one person is not the cause of all our problems. Thinking like that is addict thinking. Blame is not a solution so today I try to focus on Solutions rather than the cause of the problems. So one thing we need to do is realize that everyone of us has the right to live on this planet and everyone of us has an equal responsibility to do what we can to preserve where we live. It is just like cleaning house, you wouldn't let your toilet get spoiled with mold in the rings would you? You do what is necessary for the clean up and how to preserve your home for your childrens health. The earth is everybodys home and we all need to do what we can which includes simple things like recycling, using environmentally friendly cleaners, growing gardens and sharing. learning to grow food and give back instead of always going to the store and taking commercialized process food is such a wonderful way to give back. I know that last sentence makes me sound fruity but I am not talking about drastic changes just start small, switch out light bulbs to the energy efficient ones. Turn off the computer at night and check and make sure you turn off lights when you leave a room, not only does it save money, it saves energy. Here is an easy one, if you only need a couple of things from the store ride a bike instead of driving save some fuel. And if you are interested in Earth Hour just click on the links and sign up, then you will get reminders as to when you will be turning off the lights in your area. If we sign up one billion people to turn off their lights on March 28th for just one hour, that will show the law makers that we do believe this planet is in global warming and we are willing to step up and do what we can to fix it. Just go to Earth Hour.org and sign up. It is a very cool deal. Todays thought;"Set up as an ideal the facing of reality as honestly and as cheerfully as possible."--Dr. Karl Menninger

Just some good ol' Laughs

This is why women should Not take men shopping against theirwill. After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany
her on her trips to Wal-Mart.
Unfortunately, like most men, I found shopping
boring and preferred to get in and get out.
Equally unfortunately, my wife is like most women -
she loved to browse.
Yesterday my dear wife received the following letter
from the local Wal-Mart:

Dear Mrs. Samsel,

Over the past six months, your husband has
been causing quite a commotion in our store. We cannot
tolerate this behavior and have been forced to ban BOTH of
you from the store. Our complaints against Mr. Samsel are
listed below and are documented by our video surveillance
cameras.

1. June 15: Took 24 boxes of condoms and
randomly put them in people's carts when they weren't
looking.

2 . July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in
Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals.

3. July 7: Made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the
women's restroom.

4. July 19: Walked up to an
employee and told her in an official voice, 'Code 3 in
Housewares. Get on it right away.

5. August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of
M&M's on layaway.

6. August 14: Moved a 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted
area.

7. August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told
other shoppers he'd invite them in if they would bring
pillows and blankets from the bedding department.

8. August 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him, he
began crying and screamed, 'Why can't you people just leave
me alone?'

9. September 4: Looked right into the
security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his
nose.

10. September 10: While handling guns in the
hunting department, he asked the clerk where the
antidepressants were.

11. October 3: Darted around
the store suspiciously while loudly humming the 'Mission
Impossible' theme.

12. October 6: In the auto
department, he practiced his 'Madonna look' by using
different sizes of funnels.

13. October 18:
Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through,
yelled 'PICK ME! PICK ME!'

14. October 21: When an
announcement came over the loud speaker, he assumed a fetal
position and screamed 'OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES
AGAIN!'

And last, but not least .

15. October 23: Went into a fitting room,
shut the door, waited awhile,
then yelled very loudly,
'Hey! There's no toilet paper in
here!'
Thought for today; Scrubbing a Toilet.....


This was simply too much of a timesaver not to share it
with you.

1. Put both lids of the toilet up and add 1/8 cup of pet
shampoo to the water in the bowl.

2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him
towards the bathroom.

3. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and
close the lid. You may need to stand on the lid.

4. The cat will self agitate and make ample suds. Never
mind the noises that come from the toilet, the cat is
actually enjoying this.

5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a
'power-wash' and rinse'.

6. Have someone open the front door of your home. Be
sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the
front door.

7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly
lift the lid.

8. The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak through
the bathroom, and run outside where he will dry himself off.


9. Both the commode and the cat will be sparkling clean..



Sincerely,
The Dog

Gratitude Wednesday

Wow it feels like a month since my last posting. I have finished most of my service work, I really need to get down to the t-shirt place and check on my order for the convention but guess what? Still no car! Can you believe this I am just beside myself, I don't know what to think. Oh and I lost a sponsee as well so this is just something I really need to surrender.
Sometimes things happen and you learn real quick the lesson life is trying to teach you other times it is like you are in the remedial program. I don't remember praying for patience.
Of course my sleepover was wonderful I sat up until 2 in the morning talking with some of the most wonderful women recovery has to offer. Very spiritual, I was able to spend some time with Sara and talk about the loss of her baby and how she is doing. It was such an honor to be there amongst so many powerful recovering women that I am filled with gratitude. And here we are on Gratitude Wednesday again!! It has been awhile so for todays gratitude list;
1. I am grateful for the sound of my home filled with the giggles of two toddlers.
2. I am grateful for the gift of open mindedness and being teachable today.
3. I am grateful for the opportunity to learn more about computer graphics, and even though I can not draw my art I can still be an artist.
4. I am grateful for the tolerance to love people where they are at.
5. I am grateful for not allowing myself to feel judged by other addicts. This is a new concept for me and I like it.
6. I am grateful for the grass fed beef in my freezer!!! BEEF it's what's for dinner!!!
7. I am grateful for my health and being able to make conscious decisions about what I eat today.
8. I am grateful I do not have diabetes!!
9. I am grateful that I do not have to live the lie of addiction today.
10. I am grateful for being home to take care of my children and just being able to love them everyday.
Today's thought; "Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be.
Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it."--Grouch Marx
What are you grateful for today?