The Plot Thickens

We all love books. We may blog, use the computer frequently, and consider ourselves somewhat techie, but face it: we love books, and have since we were kids. We may not be veracious readers, but we have our childhood favorites. I don't know about you guys, but old books have been my friends since I learned how to read. The first book I read was an original old Nancy Drew book. The cover was dilapidated, the binding was crumbly, and the pages smelt of delicious book dust. It was wonderful to go to libraries as a child and find old books to read. The older books (i.e. before 1970) were the ones that became the most beloved.

Here is an article about the destruction of old children's books. I don't know how far the implications will be, but I felt like posting this.

http://www.city-journal.org/2009/eon0212wo.html

I am very upset over this, and I feel that we are at the sunset of an era.

G.I. Joe Live is back in business

The G.I. Joe blog is back, so go check it out!

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The more it snows...

The more it snows,

tiddley-pum

The more it goes,

tiddley-pum

The more it goes, tiddley-pum

on snowing.

And nobody knows

tiddley-pum

how cold my toes tiddley-pum

how cold my toes tiddley-pum are growing.

~A.A. Milne

Pooh is lovely in the winter when it's snowy.
I know from experience.

It is very snowy today after a nice break where we had some warmer weather.
I even saw three robins...very odd for February, but there it is.

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*Update*

Pertaining to the law dealing with the lead testing of children's items...

I've not read in-depth, but what I have read seems to conclude that the law has become slightly more "user" friendly...how this will affect garage sales and things of that nature, I'm not real sure. My aunt did say that she will no longer be able to sell children's books, toys, or pajamas. I will be interested to find out more about the parameters of the law, but felt that I should post an update.

Wow...this was INTERESTING

Most frugal people like to shop at second-hand places rather than buying new. It's good for the environment to shop second-hand, and I know many, many people who clothe their family(kids) this way.

I have an aunt who runs a very nice consignment store, and if this law goes through much of her profit will be done away with. It is interesting that I never heard of this law before.

This article is from the Los Angeles Times, and I thought I would share it!

Some owners say the cost of testing for toxic lead and phthalates will shut their businesses. The law goes into effect Feb. 10.

By Alana Semuels
January 2 2009

Barring a reprieve, regulations set to take effect next month could force thousands of clothing retailers and thrift stores to throw away trunkloads of children's clothing.
The complete article can be viewed at:http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-thrift2-2009jan02,0,2083247.story

New Years and 40th Post...

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

The LORD make His face shine upon thee,

and be gracious to thee:

The LORD lift up His countenance upon thee,

and give thee peace.

Numbers 6:24-26

God be with you all in our Lord Jesus Christ!

French Bread

my french bread




This is my mama's best french bread recipe...I've made it several times, and we call it "the tablespoon bread recipe".

French Bread

1 heaping T. butter, 1 heaping T. sugar,

1 heaping T. salt, 1 T. dry yeast,

2 & 2/3 c. hot water

Combine, then stir in flour (about 6 & 1/2 cups) to make dough. Kneed for 8 minutes on floured surface. Let rise one hour, then shape into loaves. Let rise again, then bake at 350 until lightly browned on the underside. For something a little different, I like to braid a loaf just for fun. This recipe slices up very well and is lovely with any meal. Enjoy!

Snow Storm

Tonight we are supposed to get some ice, snow, and then later on this week subzero temps with highs below 15 degrees. Yikes.

Global warming, anyone?

Where's Al Gore when you need him???

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Now for some happy news:

We have clean clothes, and a washing machine that works! The repairman called at 6:50 Tuesday morning to arrange a time come take a look at the washer. At 9 or so Lazer Wolf from Fiddler on the Roof came knocking at the door. He went down to the basement to inspect. I was overjoyed when Lazer Wolf came back up to inform us that our washer was fixed! Thank you, Jesus!

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I've heard about this sermon before, and have heard clips of it, but this is one of the best sermons I've heard in a long time. Not your typical sermon on ten steps to have a happier life or better success in your business.

There have been things in my life that have happened to me that I've had no control over, experiences where I needed real answers. When I looked to American "Christianity" I found none.

Why?

Because God has the answers, not American "Christianity".

To play, click on the sermon title and windows media will come up.

Ten Shekels and a Shirt by Paris Reidhead

http://www.sermonindex.net/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?lid=282&commentView=itemComments

Laundry and a sick little one....

Well when it rains it pours.

Dad is gone this weekend, and we miss him!

Unfortunately Tornado woke up with what appears to be a virus, and it's always a sad feeling to see one of the little ones feeling under the weather. Hopefully he will be better soon, and back to his active self. But in the meantime it's beef and noodles and listening to "The House At Pooh Corner" on tape.

Lovely book.

Right now I'm not in a very good mood.

Today is the two week anniversary of our washing machine being broken. Trying to make do in a family of six with no washing machine is getting irritating since Dad is the only one who can go to the laundromat. It seems like we've had 10 times more spills than on the average week.

We called the landlord the Monday after Thanksgiving (the washing machine just HAD to give out on Thanksgiving day) and we were told that they would handle it and send a repair man over A.S.A.P.

Finally yesterday we get the bumbling repair guy we always get, and he spends a long time downstairs and comes up scratching his head and leaves.

Then we get a call saying that we won't be getting a service call till next week.

Great.

Let's go count quarters for Dad's next laundromat

run....when he comes home...

"WWWAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!"

The things I find in the cupboards....

Along with the raisins and crackers,

stealthy soldiers crouch and watch...

Maybe they were hungry?

Only the children know...