Friday, November 28, 2008

Mountain Wings: What I Truly Wanted

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#4293 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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What I Truly Wanted
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My daughter was home after graduating from college and like most
was unsure of the next step. After a few rounds of active
discussion she was still unable to decide. It seems that she
was trying to follow everyone's advice at the same time and no
two opinions were the same.

Like every parent out there who has been in this position,
I realized that whatever the decision, I was going to have to
break out the old checkbook one more time. Everything worked
its way out as everything usually does, but in this process
I started to think of all of the things I truly wanted:


I wanted a new stereo...
I got my daughter a new bicycle

I wanted to join a health club...
I got my daughter dancing lessons

I wanted a fishing boat...
I got my daughter a new computer

I wanted a new car...
I got my daughter through college

I wanted to be happy...
I GOT MY DAUGHTER

It is sad that most of us do not understand what we truly want.

I count my blessings everyday because HE knew what I truly
wanted.

Life is full of little adjustments;
the trick is to see them when they appear.


~A MountainWings Original by Mike Reed, Mandeville, LA~


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Thursday, November 27, 2008

KTD: Giving Thanks,A virus we had , and a Houseguest We Have

Its Thursday November 27 Th, at 2; 14,

I know, not any KDD's in a month you have seen,

Yes, Darrell and I are among the Living, lol

And to you all, Happy Thanksgiving.

Many attempts to compose a KDd I had made , wanted something to post,

And yesterday, Darrell and I did host,

A Thanksgiving Dinner, with a couple friends, at our Home here

We drank no beer,

Yet, had coffee and Wine,

And hope you all have been well? doing fine?,

I will do my best to update you on what has been happening for Darrell and
me

And have you decorated your Tree?

Do you Celebrate Christmas? Hanukkah or some other Holiday instead?

Lately, no Novel I have Red

But want to read the new Dean Koontz novel," Your Heart Belongs to me",

And I am changing topics in midstream, in this Kdd,

So, I better, stay on task, and tell you, how things have been for
Darrell and I,

That, I will do, I will certainly try.

We went to Denver over the Halloween Weekend,

To spend time with two Friends,

Our Friend Tina whom I have mentioned here before and we have known for
over a decade,

She lives in Northern Colorado a trip by bus she made,

To visit with us, WE saw her back in 2006, a couple months after our
Wedding,

We all hung out ,in a Hotel setting,

We stayed at the Hyatt, Convention Center on 15 TH Street,

And another friend, that weekend, the first time in person we did meet.

Two years ago, Darrell was chatting with a college Student online

She was not a friend of mine,

They chatted every now and again and she listened to our Desert Café show,

And their friendship did grow

It is just a platonic Relationship, they had no Affair,

They had things in common, and stuff, they did share

It is more like a brother-Sister Relationship between them, we would write
some, her and I,

Yet, with strangers, I am pretty shy.

Many subjects they would debate,

And finally this September, she came to the United States.

Her name is Millica, Mimi, and she is attending the American University,

Like us, she too, can't see.

She also, is studying Journalism, and is very Confident and bright

She always has been blind, yet, does have a little bit of sight.

She is from Macedonia, yet studying at the American University in
Bulgaria, its Very Prestigious and she has a High GPA,

An instrument she does not play,

Yet, many languages she does speak

A degree and a job she does seek,

That goal, she will obtain, she will have a Journalism Career

Don't Worry, I will tell you, how she got here.

In the Spring She applied for a job as a Journalist in Washington Dc, she
was accepted from what they did say

So, she traveled all that way,

Several hours, all that distance from the other side of the world, she
doesn't mind,

She is outgoing, friendly and fined folks to be very interesting and kind.

She was going to be an Intern,

Soon after she arrived her Boss had some concerns,

That she would be able to travel safely and independently around the City

Don't think, they had pity,

But wondered if the job, she could do without sight,

Would she be able to Report the news? The story, she could write?

They could tell she was intelligent, knew she had the skills, the brain,

However, gathering her facts, that, could be more difficult to obtain,

Due to the Orientation and Mobility, issues, they recommended she get
training, so sent her to Colorado,

To the CCB, where Darrell and I did go

Where we met,

And it's very unlikely we meet strangers on the net.

Within a month or so of being there, she realized, their program wasn't the
right one,

She knows what she wants from life, after all, she is Twenty-one

Since, we live in Arizona, a neighboring state she took a bus,

To visit us,

And she has been here for a couple weeks now, will be leaving on December
three,

And she has become closer friends with both Darrell and me

We opened our hearts and our home, and have had a very nice time,

We will chat on the phone and on line,

She is heading to Florida, to go to a training Center there, this suits her
needs and interests

This is best,

Will be good for her, then, she can get on track,

Not sure when she will be back?

She will finish the training, complete her degree, and pursue her career,

And maybe, likely, some day, she would like to immigrate here.

Before, she came to stay with us, before that day,

On Election Day, Darrell wasn't feeling okay,

Good thing, we did early voting, and caste our Ballot for the first time,
A good experience we had,

We were very glad,

We independently could vote, used the accessible machine,

The computer talked and blank was the screen,

, and we wore a headset performed our Patriotic Duty, got the job done,

And then flew to Denver the following day, and all weekend with Tina and
Mimi had fun.

Anyway, on Election Day, Darrell was ill, felt awful, really bad,

Was getting sick, no spoiled food in the fridge we had

It wasn't food poisoning but that night by ambulance, he went,

And in the Hospital 2 days we both spent.

Blood work, a CAT scan and an ultrasound

Was performed as well as IV fluids were given too,

As I sat and waited to the Election Results, till about 2,

In the morning, and then I also was getting sick and Darrell was placed in a
room for observation,

While the entire Nation,

Heard President Obama do his speech,

While the two of us each,

Had fluids in an IV, so we wouldn't become dehydrated,

And we sat and waited,

For the test results, guess, Darrell had Gaul Stones as well,

And I am sure, we both looked like hell? Lol

From what the Doctor said, we basically had an intense stomach virus,
picked it up somewhere when in Denver? on the plane we don't know,

And my veins are small, not easily the blood does flow,

When, drawing my blood, when administering an I V

It goes more smoothly for him,then it does for me,

And Darrell missed classes and I work. for a couple weeks we have
been fine, feeling great,

And next week, our friend Mimi, will go to the Sunshine State.

I began this Dose 3 hours ago,

Had much to say, and been chatting with Family, In New Hampshire, they have
a little snow.

Today we are just being lazy, just chilling out, enjoying our time
together,

Nice here, is the weather,

Yesterday, we had rain; it is about 64 degrees,

Sunny, cool, but not much of a breeze,

This Morning we Watch the Macy's Day Parade on NBC and this afternoon, I
began this Kdd,

Darrell and Mimi are chatting in the living room,

And we will have our left-overs real soon.

Speaking of Turkey Dinner, had our Feast Yesterday afternoon,

While in the background, played Christmas Tunes,

On our XM Radio, Channel 35,

Around 11 am Alice did arrive.

The night before we were up late, cooking away,

Made two kinds of potatoes, mashed potatoes stored on a baking tray

And other, Candy sweet potatoes in a crockpot,

We made a ton, it was a lot,

Also made Cranberry cherry relish, a team effort it was

Everyone pitching in, saves time it does

Darrell and Mimi did all the peeling and the potatoes I sliced and dice,

Though, we were exhausted, it was very nice.

Alice made the Turkey and the stuffing and brought the wine,

And most of the recipes, I found on line,

Though, the cranberry cherry relish, I got from work, from one of the
Chefs,

And after tonight, not sure, if the Turkey and other dishes we will have
left?

That we will be alright, will be okay,

Tomorrow, we will go to lunch and later Tomorrow night, Jeff, Christmas
Music he will play.

Yes, Jeff is back on the Air, on interactive, we are happy about this,

His Desert Skies show, us and others did Miss,

And soon, Darrell and I will be Broadcasting again soon I hope?, will let
you all know,

We want to be able to do a Christmas Show.

We had great company, good food yesterday, we are grateful for much; it has
been a challenging year

And it has been wonderful having Mimi here.

Things with my job have improved; work is going better for me,

And Darrell is receiving 2 A's and a B,

In School. Likes best his Grammar for Journalist class,

And miss my Family; they live in New Hampshire and Mass

I am Thankful for my family,friends, Health and my ability to work,to earn
some money,

The ability to think critically and laugh, find humorin the things that
are funny,

For Darrell and Dougie Dog,

And glad, that I have this blog,

This platform, to create and compose,

And that I don't have any problems with my toes and my nose. lol

Speaking of Family,chatted with some of them today,

Everyone is doing okay

Won't be able to go home for Christmas, work I will have to do,

And we all should keep in touch more, the whole year through.

This KDd is now 4 pages long, I knew it would be,

Since over 30 days, none of you heard from me

I did send a Mountain Wings or a Heartwarmers message once in awhile, but,
nothing, I did write,

Have I shed some light?

On what has been happening here?

And Happy Holidays! Hope you spend it with those you love and hold Dear,

And if we are on the air, listen to our Christmas show,

And now, I have to go,

Enough I have said and I will write again soon, when I am able

For now, need to heat up the left-overs, get it all on the table

You all take care, enjoy your Feast,

And wishing you good health & Happiness in the West and the East,

And around the world, to all my readers, to all whom visit my site,

You take care and have a good night.

Heartwarmers: Thanksgiving Checklist

The best thing to happen to mornings since the Sun!

Your morning thought for the day:
We can only be said to be alive in those
moments when our hearts are conscious
of our treasures.
-- Thornton Wilder

THANKSGIVING CHECKLIST
by Jackie Gregg

Bought the turkey, got it thawing
Found the roaster after hours of pawing
Through the cupboards looking for
All the dishes from the year before.

Great big platters and serving bowls
Gravy boats and that thing with holes
That holds the deviled eggs quite still
So they don't take a violent spill.

Toasted loaves and loaves of bread.
Diced the onions, oh how I dread
Those pungent things that make me cry
But the stuffing without them, would be a lie.

Celery and sage just isn't enough,
Not when there's a twenty-pound bird to stuff.
On to the baked goods. What have we got?
Two pumpkin pies, that's not a lot.

Considering the kid that's gonna eat 'em.
They're his favorite, though he don't need 'em.
That never stopped him ever before.
Maybe I'd better make one more.

How about a pecan pie this time?
An apple crisp would be divine.
I'll make some Jello, orange and blue,
With fruit for me and plain for you.

The linen's been ironed, the crystal's washed clear,
The plates and the cups will all match this year.
There's plenty of forks and knives and spoons
And other utensils to be used at noon.

Or one, or two, or even three.
The time doesn't matter, at least not to me.
As long as we're together and having some fun,
Who cares if and when the turkey gets done?

The dips and the dunks have all been prepared.
The veggies all cleaned, not a carrot was spared.
There's chunks of sausage and chunks of cheese
And cute little crackers as crisp as you please.

No one will go hungry at our house that day.
If they do it's their own fault. What more can I say?
Except for to wish that love, hope, and peace
Will live in your heart and never will cease.

It's not what you eat. It's not even if you pray.
It's all about the love On Giving Thanks Day.

-- Jackie Gregg <flowerdchild at gmail.com>

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Jackie says, "I live in northern rural Michigan and keep busy taking
care of many animals and one husband. Any leftover time is devoted
to gardening, writing and waiting for grandchildren."
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Heartwarmers: " The Stuffing"

Hello Everyone,

I know it has been almost a month since I composed a Kdd. I am sorry for
that. I have made a few attempts lately to create a piece, but for whatever
reason, I have writers block. This is quite frustrating since writing
is one of my hobbies and a wonderful outlet for me. Perhaps, it is
disappointing for you ? I am hoping I will soon be able to post
something,find the creativity that will enable me to produce something
interesting and worthwhile for you my readers.
It has been a crazy few weeks for Darrell and me. We had a great time in
Denver. Then, we both were hospitalized for a couple days as well as have
a friend staying with us. Will tell you more about all that later this
weekend.
this evening we have had a lengthy but very ,fascinating and interesting
discussion with a close friend. Many subjects were discussed,quite
cool.:) However, now its late and I need to get to bed. I still have 2
more days of work before the weekend.
Hope you all are well and please visit my blog soon. I will do my very
best to publish something of substance that you will enjoy. Take Care.
THE STUFFING!
by Lori Andalee Hinderer

I was about 11 when I remember the best part of Thanksgiving day.
The time was very early in the day. I called for my mother to
come quickly to my bed and she lifted me into my wheelchair.
Mom had already started cooking the turkey and the wonderful
smell lofted into my room. This smell reminded me that I was in
charge of helping mom make the delicious stuffing.
She and I chopped up the nice green celery and the perfect
onions. We then threw them into a hot pan with about two (maybe
more!) sticks of melted butter. I could toss in some sage, parsley,
salt, pepper and poultry seasoning.
Mother had to pull the turkey out of the oven, as she had to add
some hot turkey juice to "our" stuffing. I stirred the vegetables
with a big wooden spoon, until they were lightly brown. Then, she
poured it all into a huge blue and white bowl that was filled to the
top with flavored croutons. We guessed on how many eggs, maybe at
least a dozen, were added. She mixed and stirred and mixed and
stirred until the favorite time of the day arrived.
It was time to taste.
Mom gave me a spoon and took one for herself and we both dipped
our spoons in. She always asked me, "What do you think it needs?" I
would say it needs just a bit more sage, a tad more butter and a lot
more turkey juice. Then, we would taste it again. A little more
pepper. It went on and on until it tasted just perfect!
Mom would stuff the moist dressing into the gigantic bird. She
would put what was leftover, into a real dainty casserole dish. Back
into the oven went our turkey with of course, the dressing. An hour
before dinner was to be served, she would place the stuffing
casserole into the oven.
I couldn't wait to eat everything -- turkey, mashed potatoes,
cranberry relish -- and especially, the remarkable dressing. The
dressing was the most delicious and luscious Probably, because I
helped! I can still taste it today as my mouth waters.
Every year at Thanksgiving that was my job -- to help make the
stuffing taste great! Even when I could no longer stir, crack the
eggs, cut the celery and onions, etc., my mom would always give me a
taste and ask me, "What does it need?"
It was a special time. Not only for Thanksgiving but a special
time for my mom and me. I am thankful to her for allowing me to help
make the stuffing.
It was a time I'll always remember. A time I will always hold
dear to my heart.

-- Lori Andalee Hinderer <sliceoflife2 at cox.net>

Monday, November 10, 2008

Nethugs Message: Friends Close to our Hearts

There Are Some Friends We Hold Close To Our Hearts

As we walk our path of life,
we meet people every day.
Most are simply met by chance,
but some are sent our way.

These become the special friends
whose bond we can't explain -
the ones who understand us
and share our joy and pain.

their love contains no boundaries,
so even when apart,
their presence still embraces us
with a warmth felt in the heart.

this love becomes a passageway
where even miles disappear.
And so these friends life sends our way
remain forever near.

Written By: Author Unknown
Submitted By: latinadiva

..Friends Forever..

Mountain Wings: The Law of the Garbage Truck

MountainWings A MountainWings Moment
#8315 Wings Over The Mountains of Life
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The Law of The Garbage Truck
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One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport.

We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car
jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi
driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car
by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head
around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled
and waved at the guy; and I mean, he was really friendly.

So I asked, 'Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined
your car and sent us to the hospital!' This is when my taxi
driver taught me what I now call, 'The Law of the Garbage
Truck.'

He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run
around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and
full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a
place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you. Don't
take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move
on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at
work, at home, or on the streets.

The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage
trucks take over their day. Life's too short to wake up in the
morning with regrets, so...... 'Love the people who treat you
right. Pray for the ones who don't.'

Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you
take it.


~Author Unknown~

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