Miscellaneous Monday

Several topics made me stop and think yesterday.
The first: Gas Prices
I was driving past the gas station where the price of gas is $2.43 and I was listening to the radio. The guy reports that the average price of gas last week in the US was $2.14. Wow! If that is the average, then some are paying more (New Yorkers) and some are paying less (Where?). I think I want to move to where they are paying less than the average!

Second: Barbaro
He fought a couragous battle, I had hoped to go visit him on his retirement farm.

Third: Autism
Rosie and The View team did an hour long show on Autism. The show was very inspirational. 1 of 166 kids today are diagnosed with some level of Autism. Check out Rosie's or The View's website for more details.

Fourth: Monday Night Television
Prison Break, 24, and CSI:Miami. My 3 favorite shows all on the same night. I am exhausted by bedtime (which is why this is being posted Tuesday morning). Although I can't complain about my Monday night dreams:-)

Fifth (but definitely not last in ranking): Ellen
Ellen provides the laughs that Americans need everyday. I watched her Birthday show that I had on my DVR and what can I say? She is truly a blessing to today's television viewers!

Oh, and one question: How do the dead bugs get into the enclosed light fixture?

Good Day to make Chili

It's a cold, cold, winter day here, a good day to cook a pot of chili! My friend Sue makes probably the best chili in the world. My friend Amy wishes she could make it. As for me, I do my best to create something edible. The nice part about my recipe is I can make it as spicy as I want because it is for me! I love the smell most of all, it makes the house feel warm and cozy. Happy Saturday!

My nomination for cutest baby of 2007!

Isn't she just adorable?

Glimpses of Winter!

Now this is more like it! Welcome Winter!

Winter?

I just snapped this photo out the back door of my house. Does it look like it is January 13th in Upstate NY? I think it looks more like October or April, don't you? There is a chance things might look a bit different tomorrow and if so, I'll post a new picture. Happy Saturday everyone!

Global Warming, El Niño, or this?

I spent an hour or so this morning researching El Niño, I found this link to have the best information: El Niño. The scientists seem to understand it and are able to explain it quite well. It makes me feel better to know that the strange weather isn't due to global warming... but maybe the cartoon above is true? I'll let all of my baby-boomer friends be the judges :-)

Sunrise - January 4, 2007

The old tale says "Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning", correct? Well, here is a picture of yesterday morning's sky and the day was sunny and warm (in the 50s)! Not bad for January in Central New York!!!! I'm not sure what all of the strange weather patterns across the country mean, but I know one thing for sure, there is no reason to fret about, because we have absolutely NO CONTROL over it. The old saying "Accept the things you can not change" comes to mind. I will enjoy the pleasant days though. I just wish the roads were a bit cleaner so I could ride my motorcycle :-(

2007 Resolutions

My Resolutions for 2007...

Read more.
Eat healthier.
More red wine.
Less beer.
Walk every day.


Happy New Year!