Olympics - Michael Phelps Done it

Okay folks - Michael Phelps got his 8th Olympic Gold medal. He seems like a good kid, who made some mistakes, grew up and has come back gangbusters!!! Let's hope all continues to go well for this guy who America is instantly crazy for. He's only 23.

Guess what we done done? (Forgive the poor grammar) We bought a minivan - 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Touring edition, I'll have to post it on the blog later on!!! I could not trade my little green truck - and hope to hand onto it.

This was our first new car purchase in October, 2001. We went to Carmax let me tell you it was a great experience. Harold Thompson was our sales person and he was so helpful!!! I had never shopped at Carmax before, and it was so simple. Harold walked us through each step and was quite a professional. If you do shop there - take the time to look online first to get an idea of what you are looking for or looking at their inventory. We got a steal of a deal, because no one is driving minivans and SUV's these days.

Now I'm really going to be pushing my e-how articles to may for our Deluxe Family Truckster.
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Have a nice and restful Sunday all!!!

Just Wondering

If anyone else is a little concerned about Russia's show of force against Georgia?

Has anyone else thought it odd that this should coincide with the opening day of the Olympics?

And has anyone else thought that Russia and China are still sharing thoughts on the political scene?

What about the show of force - I mean Opening Ceremony in China with the Chinese Army?

While I choose to be generally lighthearted on my posts, I cannot turn a blind eye to the political climate.


There is much going on in the world. How much do we really notice? What do we really know?
Be safe children. Be on guard. Don't be deceived.

NC State Senators

John Edwards - ambulance chaser? boy from the mill hill?

Elizabeth Dole - is she really from North Carolina? She left in 1958 and didn't look back until she wanted a Senate seat.

Jesse Helms - ultra-Conservative, but you knew where the stood. He won his Senate position for 30 years.

Richard Burr - I called his office 7 years ago when he was a Congressman, I'm still waiting on the call to be returned.

Our politicians are "just people" and yet we continue to put them on a pedestal. Stop doing that.

Is This Newswothy?

Today there was an article on Yahoo.com titled, "

Fido's not just yawning -- he's empathizing"

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/dogs_yawning_dc;_ylt=Av2ELrYAst1vHNo6OLtwCdkDW7oF

It piqued my interest. I read this article and questioned - is this really journalism? Do I need "Atsushi Senju and colleagues at London's Birkbeck College said this behavior showed dogs were skilled at reading human social cues and "may relate to their capacity for empathy."" to tell me my dogs have empathy? While Cookie is not the sharpest tool in the shed, she is keenly aware of the fact that when I'm happy - we play and laugh. When I'm tired - we sleep. When I'm angry she sits down and puts her head down. When I cry - she will sit on my lap. Biscuit is much smarter is even more aware of my moods and needs.

But let me tell you what - I admire Atsushi Senju and colleagues at London's Birkbeck College because this study is a full-time job that pays well.

I on the other hand am writing articles on eHow.com to make a little extra money, to keep my dogs in Hills Science Diet (we use coupons!!)

Tonight while Biscuit, Cookie and I watch "Greatest American Dog" on CBS.com - we will know we are not the only ones who knew this secret before this study was done.

Please take the time to read and rate my new articles on eHow.com

http://www.ehow.com/how_4470215_great-simple-tips-being-happy.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_4470105_mountain-out-molehill.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_4471710_smartly-quick-tips-weight-loss.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_2310330_be-olympics.html

Be nice children.

Biscuit & Cookie said howl-0!!!!