One Happy Dog Speaks

Ok, I understand in some ways why they combined them all into one… but not completely. Here is what many of the sites say (this is from britannica.com):

In 1968 Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill, which moved a number of federal holidays to Mondays. The change was designed to schedule certain holidays so that workers had a number of long weekends throughout the year, but it has been opposed by those who believe that those holidays should be celebrated on the dates they actually commemorate. During debate on the bill, it was proposed that Washington’s Birthday be renamed Presidents’ Day to honour the birthdays of both Washington (February 22) and Lincoln (February 12); although Lincoln’s birthday was celebrated in many states, it was never an official federal holiday. Following much discussion, Congress rejected the name change. After the bill went into effect in 1971, however, Presidents’ Day became the commonly accepted name, due in part to retailers’ use of that name to promote sales and the holiday’s proximity to Lincoln’s birthday. Presidents’ Day is usually marked by public ceremonies in Washington, D.C., and throughout the country.

Guess I can’t complain too loudly… as I like my 3-day weekends. Then again, it’s a 4-day weekend here… the boys have Tuesday off for Teacher Work Day. I wonder how the kids learn with so many days off… it’s crazy.

h/t Mrs. Who

Wonder how they figured it out?? GRIN.

Through a sordid twist of fate, the bug is off-line until tomorrow night. When she gets back she’ll tell you the whole story (or I’ll pinch off her buggy little neck).

Just so you are ready………….
This is an important message…
Click on link below……….

To get a Soldier’s Angels coin pictured here:

You MUST donate over $25 by pressing a team button. See mine on the side bar for the Air Force. Today is the last day. Thanks for the reminder Lemon Stand! Soldier’s Angels extended it until today…

And directly from Soldier’s Angels:

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Be sure to consult your tax advisor for further information.

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All funds received go directly to our wounded troops; 100% of your donation to Project Valour-IT will be used to purchase the laptops that will provide independence and freedom to wounded Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines.

And while this is a worthy cause I can’t help but say … We BEAT NAVY!!! Not often I get to say that. Along with Air Force Football Team BEAT Notre Dame with 41 to 24!!! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…..

So many have posts that say it better than I ever could…

I’ll send you HERE. Thank you Veteran’s. Each and every one of you.

There is a Zen blog that I read. Sometimes it helps me keep focused on what is important in life, other times I just can’t relate. But I can with this POST. It never hurts to be reminded nice ways to do things. Here is a piece of it:

So instead of criticizing, which is rarely taken well, offer a specific, positive suggestion. Let?s take a look at the elements of this method, why it works, and how to do it:

• Suggestion, not criticism. As people sometimes will assume that you?re attacking them personally, no matter how nice your criticism and how much you focus on actions, a criticism is often not the way to go if you want 1) for them to improve; 2) to see actual change; or 3) to contribute to a meaningful discussion. Instead, suggest a change. A suggestion can be positive, it can be seen as helpful, it can be seen as an instrument for improvement and change. People often take suggestions well (but not always). So a suggestion is more useful than a criticism in many cases. Not always ? sometimes it can be useful to give a nice criticism if someone is open to it. But in many cases, a suggestion is better.




• Positive. Much criticism is negative. That hurts the discussion, because things can take an ugly turn from there. It hurts the person receiving it, making it less likely that they?ll take it as a way to change. Instead, be positive: ?I?d love it if ?? or ?I think you?d do a great job with ?? or ?One thing that could make this blog even better is ??. And don?t do it in a sarcastic way ? be genuinely positive. This keeps the discussion positive, and people are more likely to receive it in a positive way.

Seems my luck is still holding out. Tot is helping put away the flatware, put the dirty laundry in the washer and… vacuum…

Ahhhh… now if it would just make it faster to get it done. GRIN

My mom sent me this… and it is very appropriate!

Here’s to all you grown women…

Girls leave their schedule wide-open and wait for a guy to call and make plans.
Grown women make their own plans and nicely tell the guy to get in where he fits.

Girls want to control the man in their life.
Grown women know that if he’s truly hers, he doesn’t need controlling.

Girls check you for not calling them.
Grown women are too busy to realize you hadn’t.

Girls are afraid to be alone.
Grown women revel in it-using it as a time for personal growth.

Girls ignore the good guys.
Grown women ignore the bad guys.

Girls make you come home.
Grown women make you want to come home.

Girls worry about not being pretty and/or good enough for their man.
Grown women know that they are pretty and/or good enough for any man.

Girls try to monopolize all their man’s time (i.e., don’t want him hanging with his friends).
Grown women realize that a lil’ bit of space makes the ‘together time’ even more special-and goes to kick it with her own friends.

Girls think a guy crying is weak.
Grown women offer their shoulder and a tissue.

Girls get hurt by one man and make all men pay for it.
Grown women know that – that was just one man.

Girls fall in love and chase aimlessly after the object of their affection, ignoring all ‘signs’.
Grown women know that sometimes the one you love, doesn’t always love you back-and move on, without bitterness.

Girls will read this and get an attitude.
Grown women will read this and pass it on to other Grown women and their male friends.

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.”

Which are you (if you are female)?
A Girl or Grown Woman?
Hmmmm?

h/t caltechgirl

GRYFFINDOR:
[x] You?ve never done drugs.
[] You have a lot of friends.
[x] You get along with everyone.
[x] You love football.
[] You love baseball.
[] You?re into writing and art
[x] One of your favourite music genres is rock.
[x] You believe in ?innocent until proven guilty? theory.
[x] One of your favourite colors is red or gold.
[x] Good grades at school.
[x] One of the worst things you can do is lie.
[x] You plan on going to college.
TOTAL:

HUFFLEPUFF:
[x]You?re content with mostly everything in your life right now.
[x] You laugh a lot.
[] You like to follow trends.
[x] Politics suck.
[] You love to swim
[] Water polo is awesome.
[] Pink is one of your favourite colours.
[] Black is morbid & depressing.
[x] You?re an optimist.
[] You?re very emotional.
[] You believe in going steady at a young age.
[] You haven?t made fun of anyone this month.
[] Loyalty is the MOST important thing in a relationship.
TOTAL:

RAVENCLAW:
[] You?re depressed to a certain extent.
[x] You love to read.
[x] You appreciate theatre & arts.
[] Sports suck.
[] Hate is completely unneeded.
[] Indie is one of your favourite genre of music.
[] Every once in a while you have little anger outbursts.
[] Lying is sometimes okay.
[] Blue is one of your favourite colours.
[x] Knowledge is the key to power
[] Sarcasm is the best kind of humour
[] People should know what they?re talking about before they talk.
TOTAL:

SLYTHERIN:
[]There?s at least one person you hate.
[] Basketball is a good sport.
[x] Football is amazing.
[x] Black is a cool color.
[] You?ve lied about something serious
[] You?re a very deep person
[] You are not very loyal.
[] You like heavy metal.
[] You make school seem more important than it is.
[] You?re scared to grow up.
[] Anger is one of your primary feelings.
[] You have trust issues.
[ ] Guilty until proven innocent.
Total: