Poem: I Will Listen & Protect You My Child!

Poem: 

I Will Listen & Protect You My Child!

I listen to you when you cry,

I even listen when you lie. 

You think that I don't care, 

So these words with you I share. 

I have always listened and heard, 

Each and every single word.

I might not respond like you think I should, 

Or exactly like you thought I would. 

Sometimes you will never know, 

The action that I show. 

When your words are said to me, 

It is the pain you speak I see. 

So when you think I do nothing, 

Know I have done something. 

I just don't want you to see, 

How much it also hurts me! 

I take time to react, think and do- 

And take care of those that hurt you. 

You aren't meant to see how I get it done, 

You are only meant to know that we won! 

You are a part of me my child, 

And although you may seem wild.... 

I will always protect you, love you, and want you. 

Yes I care, yes I want to help, so I do! 

I am your parent- that's what my job is! 

Product Review: Listerine Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse

 Product Review: Listerine Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse 

 

 

I am not usually a person who does mouth wash. I prefer to brush my teeth, and tongue and be done with it. 

 

But recently, I had a bad tooth ache, and was away from home. It was getting so bad, that it was swelling up on my face, and everyone noticed. My speech had became impaired and I was about fed up, when my own daughter handed me this "Listerine Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse." 

I was skeptical, but read the bottle, and it said on it that it whitens teeth, and kills the germs that cause bad breath. Well, along with this infection, was bad breath and bad taste, so I gave it a try. 

You can tell when you try it that it has peroxide in it. I held it in my mouth for well over a minute. I swished, and then tilted my head so it would keep the bad teeth immersed, as I waited. And mind you, the feeling was intense. 

That night, the pain let up some. Don't get me wrong, it was no miracle cure, it just let up enough to let me sleep, which was a plus. 

So I decided to do it after every meal, (provided I could eat it) and before bed, and when I awoke. I often found myself doing it, when the pain would start to intensify too. 

Within a few days, the bad breath smell had vanished, and so had the pain. Say what you want, but this was the only thing I was doing! I honestly believe that it "killed" the infection, and made me loads better. 

Yes, I know that I still need to see a dentist and have the teeth removed, but for now-I am doing loads better, and I know it's this Listerine! My mouth feels better, smells better, and even looks better! 

And the other day, my son was beginning to get a sore throat, and I made him gargle with it several times through out the day, and the sore throat was gone by evening! 

This product works, and I will continue to keep it around. I am not saying it is a miracle cure, but it did the job this time! I was impressed, and like I said- I am not a mouth wash person. 

Poem: I Don't Know...

I don't know.....

  I don't like the things you've done to me,

I don't like what you've said....

I don't like what you turned out to be-

And I don't like what I've read!

You've always an excuse to give,

It is never your fault....

No matter how hard I try to live;

You teach me what I don't want taught!

I don't know where it all went array,

I don't know how to make it right.....

But I'm too old for the games you play;

And I'm no longer part of this fight!

Here we go again, trying to correct everything,

Turn a wrong into a right-

But it's really hard to do anything....

When all we do is fight!

You take credit for everything,

You lie to my face-go behind my back-

Say things that mean something and nothing...

And have the gull to make a wise crack!

You think that I am stupid,

I know that you do!

Because if you didn't,

You'd know these words were to you!

Lefties Can Crochet too!

Lefties Can Crochet Too!

 

Did you know that as a left handed person, you need things taught to you differently? We do. And that is why I want to bring this to your attention, if you are left handed person, I can offer you some advice. 

 

Firstly, when I was younger, my parents and teachers ALL tried to force right handed-ness on me. I was told I was using the wrong hand. However, I don't know if that is why I cut with scissors with my right or not.

I have an advantage, being forced to be right handed I can now write with both hands, it is probably the reason I can use scissors with my right. I do prefer my left for writing, though.

Now in order to learn to crochet, I had to watch my Mother, whom was right handed, from the back. In other words, I sat on the floor, and viewed her crochet the way she does, and see it the way it would be for me. Mind you, yes I have seen my crochet, next to that of a right handed person. The stitches are the same; I just use my other hand. So my advice to those that are left handed and want to learn to crochet, and the only people you can find to teach you- is righties- do it this way. Sit on your butt, on the floor and watch them crochet. The teacher, needs to speak and explain what they are doing. Chain one, chain two, double crochet, single crochet, etc. They also need to explain it like this: take the hook, grab one, throw away two, grab one, throw away two. Making it make sense to you, the learner, as it is being learned and taught.

The same goes for stitching needle work, and plastic canvas. Simply use your left hand, and watch with the right handed person. If you watch, and specifically listen, you will comprehend it eventually.
Anything the right handed person can do, so can the left handed person. It just takes more time in teaching, and listening. It takes a person that has the patience. It also takes the lefty, being patient as well. It isn't going to be easy, and you have to want it.

Crocheting is a good stress reliever; least wise it is for me. You may find it is for you as well. Except when you have to do a lot of counting, if you distract easily. Stay focused, and practice.
Also, I would like to tell you, YOUR stitches as a beginner, will look nothing like someone who has been crocheting for years. In the beginning you will be loose, as you practice; you will get tighter, and better at what you are doing. Just because it looks sloppy, or tacky doesn't mean- have a fit and throw it down. It means you are learning, go with the flow. Consider your first project a learning experience. Trust me on this, your stitches will look loose, or they may be too tight-and you will, I promise get better. Talk to anyone that crochets, ask them to show you there beginning work- if they still have it- it will look very different from what they do now! Have patience, that is the key, and be willing to learn and make mistakes.

They say, being left handed means we are in the right frame of mind. I'm sure you have heard that theory. And the right side, is creativity. If you already draw, doodle, and paint, and other things artistic, than you will get this. And you will be good at it! I know it!

Insight: Real Arcade & Game Pass!

 Insight: Real Arcade & Game Pass!

Originally Published on Yahoo Voices in 2007

(To my understanding now 2014 Game Pass in now different)

 

I wanted to share something I have had for many years now. You might have heard of it, whenever I tell people about it, they usually don't believe me. So I figure if I put it in print, stating it as fact- then there is a chance, and it can benefit others. 

 

You see, I have been a "Real Arcade Game-Pass Member" for many of years now. When I first joined it was $6.95 a month, giving you one free game a month. I know what you're thinking; you are really paying for the game. Maybe, but there is an advantage. 

You see, "Real Arcade" keeps all your information stored, under your desired password. If you crash your computer, or even get another, you can re-download your games again, and again, and again! There is a link to each free game you have gotten, and the other games that you bought, at a discounted rate because you were a member. 

Now there rates have went up to, I believe it's $7.95, some where around there, don't quote me on that. Basically, it's almost $8 now, but remember the big picture. They are storing everything you download, no need to burn it to CD, hoping it won't get scratched! 

And they have some really good games, too. And you can even play for real money online. I like the variety in games, there are tons. I like the fact that I don't have to save everything they do it for me.

And another advantage, they didn't used to do this: roll over. If I forget to redeem my month free, the credit now stays. I have never had more than two credits waiting for me, because eventually I remember to cash it in. I didn't know they started it, until several months ago. But I can tell you, I was one of the ones who completed their survey, about what we wanted, and I wanted our credits to roll over, it's not really easy to remember to cash them in! I also asked them to email me a reminder that my credit was available, or expiring, and they were doing that for me too! 

So give them a chance, they give you a free game to start with, and it really is awesome. You will have to download the "Real Arcade" game package first, then your free game. Everything will stay within the "Real Arcade" game system, on your computer. It can also read your drive for various games that you already have, and give you tips to those games. It is referred to as a game guide. And always let your game guide, and the "Real Arcade" Network update itself. I do think, you may have to permit the firewall to allow this all to happen. 

I love my "Real Arcade" and if you love games, you will too! A few games off the top of my head are: Zuma, Bejeweled, Diamond Mine, Chains, and many, many more. There are even word games, card games, and board games! How can you ever think you lived without it before? Trust me, give it a try. What do you have to loose? The first month is free! 

Review: Craft Store: A.C. Moore

 Review: Craft Store: A.C. Moore

 

I can't resist telling you about my favorite craft store. And as an avid crafter, you need to find one, which has good prices, and the employees, give customer service. And that is what I found, with A.C. Moore. 

 

The location that I frequent is in Viera, Florida. It is within "The Avenue" and their products are organized neatly, the store is always clean, they always place descent music, and the employees are helpful. I have seen and been to a lot of craft stores, and like I said, this one is rated number one with me. 

When the product is out of stock, it doesn't take months on end for it to come in. Which is good, a lot of stores take forever to reorder new products. This store has a lot to offer, and I go from one craft to another, because I like to have variety. They have everything you could ever want, to sketch pads, yarns, (of all types) rubber stamps, beads, flowers, books on crafting, you name it. And they even offer classes! 

I ask the one cashier about A.C. Moore, and to my surprise, she was full of all kinds of knowledge. She told me that the company came into existence in 1985, and that they originated in New Jersey. She said the founder was Pat & Jack Parker, along with another person- named Bill Kaplan. I ask her if they make you learn all of this, and she only laughed. She also told me that they could send me Newsletters VIA email, all I had to do was sign up with her, and I did. Now I get to know when the sales are, receive coupons and more right into my email box! 

The prices in this store, are descent, not too high. I have found many other stores to be much higher, and not to have sales like A.C. Moore. This place is the place to go, they truly are out to keep the crafty person happy, and coming back! They won me over! 

Go online and find out if there's an A.C. Moore near you! If you buy things to make crafts with, this is where you need to go! 

A Few Area Highlights in Akron Ohio

 A Few Area Highlights in Akron, Ohio

 

Akron Ohio was founded in 1825. It was at one time famous for being the Rubber Capitol of the World. It was named this because it once manufactured tires, by Firestone, and Goodyear.

 

  Akron is also famous for its Soap Box Derby, where children make box cars and race them down a hill. This is located behind the Rubber Bowl, where the local High Schools have their football games. The field is now owned by the University of Akron, Akron Zips.
The city is also famous for its Blimp hanger, where blimps are housed and made. Many years ago in the 80's one of the Presidents made a speech from there, and the public was allowed in, and myself and my family were there. Currently there is a blimp named "The Spirit of Akron" or "Spirit" for short.

Another famous land mark in Akron is the Quaker Oats building where Quaker originally made and manufactured the famous oats. Today it is a hotel, and a landmark, saving and viewing old mill pieces, train pieces and things regarding the factory and the stages of the making, and the advertising of the oats.

Akron also has a newly designed baseball diamond in the Downtown area; it was made for the Akron Aero's an Affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.

There is also a nice walk path in Akron, and Canal Park with rubber walk paths, made of recycled rubber tires, in honor of the rubber capitol title.

Another great attraction for children is the Akron Skate Park, created by the Akron Parks and Recreation. You can skateboard, roller skate, inline skate, and even watch.

There is a very famous attraction called "The Old Stone School." Where students are brought on a field trip with their grade school classes to view the way children learned in the "old days." There are the old desks, the individual chalk boards, and the old coal heater, and a teacher who is dressed like the old time, which shows you exactly how it was done, how you didn't use paper, and how learning was done. It has been a tourist attraction for years, and most any person who has ever been enrolled in Akron Public Schools and surrounding areas, have went their on a field trip as a child.
 
There is the famous "Y" bridge, abducted in 1985, connecting downtown Akron to West Akron. The ever famous Garfield Band, from Garfield High School marched across that bridge, in a parade to abduct that bridge, and announce its opening, where the mayor explained the purpose in the bridge. Underlying the bridge is another section of Akron, much lower to the ground. I have enclosed a picture with this, you can see the 2 levels, and why the bridge was made. I was a part of the opening event of this bridge, as I was in the Garfield Band!

Akron is also famous for a sculpture made out of a huge red oak tree. It was sculpted by Peter Toth in 1985. It is in front of Fairlawn Elementary, and is a sculpture of an Indian, named Rotaynah. This was sculpted to commemorate Akron's native heritage.

Akron, is where the famous Akron Beacon Journal is published. You can view this newspaper online at www.ohio.com It was founded by John S. Knight. To honor him, there is the famous John S. Knight convention center, located in downtown.

Akron is also famous for the National Inventors Hall of fame, which opened in 1995. It is the 3^rd most popular hall of fame in America in 1995, with 290,000 visitors. It houses inventions and commemorates the inventors for what they have, and will invent even in the future.

Akron, is also where I was born, raised and lived until 1998 when I moved away.