Blogger Troubles

They have been working on Blogger.com this week. The status I kept receiving was that maintenance was being done. I am checking to make sure that all posts were available this past week. If they need to be re-posted it will be done this weekend.

I look forward to an exciting summer with you when my new website is live. There are so many projects going on right now that I am working to stay organized and on task for my goals. Thank you so much for being kind and patient. My goal is to help inspire the world with positive thinking and motivation. I just want a way to help people.

"Help Me, Help You".... we need each other sometimes. That is the way it is supposed to be. You do not always have to go it alone. Have a wonderful weekend and make sure you put the cap on the toothpaste all the way. just a reminder... :)

Sincerely, Valerie

Two Faced Facebook

Facebook can see two faces in the mirror. Once again things turn ugly among the ones who have a lot of control. Facebook has been doing the dirty. That is correct my friends. The latest buzz is out and has me very disheartened. Facebook is claiming that the "Google-Social Network" is a threat to the publics privacy information. Google says "that is not true." The battles have been going on for some time in social media. Apple vs Microsoft is prime example. It has always been a "he said, she said," banter between the companies.

There is always a risk providing personal information on the internet. This goes much deeper than protecting our privacy. Facebook hired a public relations firm to create a "smash" campaign against Google. They wanted to keep their domination of social networking in their complete control. Google has been here from the get go. They have given peoples needs a place to gather for all sorts of reasons. Facebook has had its set backs with privacy, hacking and other problems in the past. This is crossing an ethical line. As a member in the business and marketing industry myself, I am ashamed of you.

The hiring of people from Burson-Marsteller, a well know public relations firm, to work on your behalf to slander Google makes me sick to my stomach . This is why people struggle with trust in the world. You have enough money and control to do many positive things in this world. Why did you choose to try and keep Google from creating a successful Social Network? I will tell you why; you are afraid of being left behind. 


If you are good then people will follow you, use you, be there for you. If you lie, cheat, and cause trouble among the world people will not want any part of you. I had read about the founder of Facebook originally stealing the "Facebook," idea from someone else. We let him continue to give us a platform we wanted. It did not really matter where it came from. Until we heard about it...


Shame on you Facebook. I would say worse but, I have to watch the content...

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS BREAKING STORY :
http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2011-05-12/facebook-busted-in-clumsy-smear-attempt-on-google/


There is always a positive side to everything. The good thing was that we are reminded to be cautious in all social media avenues. We need to be diligent every time we use anything that is related to our privacy. I thank you for the reminder Facebook. It takes a while to earn my trust back. I am not sure if you can, again...

It is our socialization and interests that make them want us around. Enjoy being yourself and live a real life social-network in person sometimes. We forget to take that important time needed face-to-face. What are you interested in doing today? Get busy~ 

It's Your Movie

The movie frames of life are filming now. Everyone has a story inside them. We all know this. What is holding you back from filming yours? I am guilty along with everyone else out there. Trying to remember our desires and dreams. It does not even have to be something of great magnitude. All we need to do is let the camera roll...

Start setting your goals and dreams in motion. Take the lens off of your camera. The artwork behind your life is "one of a kind." We have so much to learn from each other and so much beauty to see in the world. I give you the job of being a "camera-man" (camera-person) : )  on the set of your life today...

Keep in mind that we all have the ability to light up a screen. So make that camera a work of art in your life. After all you are an original... 

Lights!  Camera!  Action!

Mother's Day For All Of Us

I am normally spending time away from the computer on the weekend. It is always encouraged that you enjoy time away from the Internet-Highway. I wanted to remind everyone that we have all been given a gift for Mother's Day...

Life! In order to be here we had to of had a mother. We could not have been born without her. Unless you were cloned and that can be a great post. Email me! :)  We were all meant to be here. It was written that we were to be a part of this luminous life together. You were meant to be here and were given that gift because of your mom...

Celebrate your life if nothing else on Mother's Day. The package that you were delivered in was crafted just for you. Embrace your gift and handle with care... 

Happy Mother's Day To All Of Us...  You know I gotta do it now! I have too! I just...can't help from doing this. Enjoy~

Nostalgic Candy Brings A Moment

Nostalgic candy can take you back in time with one bite. It can even be the smell of the treat that reminds us sweet moments in life. Each generation has their own types of candy that they can relate to. When I was little I remember riding my bike to a neighborhood mom and pop store to get penny candy. Yes, that is penny candy! 1 cent...(those days are almost long gone)

Getting a quarter meant you could eat candy all day. Some of my favorites were the chocolate "ICE CUBE" squares that melted in your mouth as you closed your mouth. Smooth chocolate~ It has a reference of a polar bear on it. I guess because it is such a cool chocolate to eat. : ) There was also the wonderful licorice rolls. The ones that came in several individual rolls of tape looking packages. That was great! I was buying it here in the states and then they stopped importing it. It comes from Denmark. However, I did see something recently about how I can order some again. Yeah me~! The memories start flooding back of my sisters and I watching out for traffic, crossing the street to get to the store, looking around inside at all of the candy as if it was pure gold, huddling outside the store after our purchase to divide the candy between us, and smiling all the way home with my candy. While chewing a mouthful for sure!


I am not encouraging you to run and get a big sack of candy to eat. I am just encouraging you to find some of the candy you liked in the past. While researching I came across several online stores that you can order from. There are many and I encourage you to find what you like best. It can just be fun to be a kid again for that moment.

Be smart about your candy intake. Enjoy life in all kinds of ways. The tiny things amount to a much larger moment than one big one. Have a tiny bit of nostalgia for yourself. It can be kinda fun. Now I am off to get some myself. The thin string red licorice is one of my top favorites. Oh, remember the Marathon Bar? The one that was a ruler size long? It was the best caramel and chocolate combo ever! Cadbury has that and it is called "Curly Wurly." Love it!

If you do not eat candy find something from your past that was good as a child and jump in! 

• For more nostalgic candy info :
• http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/products/Visit-Us.html ( I have used and love them)
•  http://www.cadbury.co.uk/home/Pages/home.aspx
• http://www.nostalgiccandy.com/

Pandora Radio Gets A Laugh

All over the Internet people are laughing. Gossip is traveling at warp-speed-stream! People are running to Pandora Radio to see what the fuss on the bus is about. I got caught up in the hype and went to see myself. I found myself laughing along with everyone else...

They added a tool for us to keep light at heart. It is the addition of comedy online radio. I use Pandora quite often. The ability to have a stationed designed for your personal preferences is a delightful gift. You search an artist or song and "bam" there it is! A whole station is made for you and your listening pleasure. ahh~...

The freaky thing is they got it right! Every song you loved from the past and present are not forgotten. They let you know that Pandora took care of you while you were away. So they give you this memory box and allow you to add to it anytime. With the addition of comedy to the selections it is going to cause a lot of people to start buying more Depends. (The adult diaper that I am not looking forward to using one day. However, I will be grateful not to have to wet myself.) Maybe not that bad but, almost...

Ode To Pandora Radio: I thank you for allowing me to relax while listening to your platform and its ability to serve my wants and needs. I thank you for allowing me to turn up the speakers and dance around my kitchen while I clean. You have been a part of so many various emotional states with my choices of music at that moment. I am so glad that you want to hear me laugh in life and added this tool for me to do so...

Keep laughter in your soul wherever go you. Allow yourself times to just laugh. You will be amazed at what it can do for your mind and body.  For more information about Pandora Radio (free) http://www.pandora.com/corporate/

National Day Of Prayer For All

National Day Of Prayer, was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman, in 1952. The annual observance is the first Thursday in May. This day is to encourage people to find their peace and strength with God. It is a day of encouragement to use the vessel of religion to stay humble and be guided with grace...

• Find beauty in total love of everyone.
• Be supportive to each other.
• It is encouraged to pray everywhere today.
• Remember humanity always.

We all need each other. We are all God's children. Family should have a sense of honor and duty. We are fortunate to have such a large family out there. Embrace today for what it means to you and keep learning. 


Now that we know there is such a large family, can we divide the chores up more? I could use help cleaning the family room up there...


I am praying for all of us today! I know in my heart he is proud of effort. Have a blessed day...


For more information on The National Day of Prayer : http://nationaldayofprayer.org/

Your Seeds Penetrate Concrete

The seeds you planted for inspiration and motivation are growing. Look at that! You are pushing those vines of desire to grow harder and faster, than Jack did when he wanted the golden egg.

I am proud to announce you are pushing through the storms in life! You are finding the sunlight that is helping your roots in positive thinking. You should recognize this growth as a beginning to improving your life in all ways possible. Anything you can do to help you look at life without negativity perpetuates new growth every day.

You are awesome and don't forget it! Have moments filled with nourishment for your soul~ 

Credit For Osama bin Ladens Death Is Not On A Debit Card

I wish everyone would stop arguing over who gets credit for killing Osma bin Laden. It is not an unlimited debit card. We need to just think of it as a team effort. When your child graduates who gets the credit? Was it the teachers they had in high school? Was it the elementary principle? See where I am going here? It has been a combination of many things that finally created this ending of Osama and his life.

People are saying it was President Bush who started the whole plan. Others will argue that it was President Obama that got it done. The arguing over who gets credit is not as important to the air time that can be used on other pressing and important issues. If everyone can not agree that it was a team effort on this whole country, then I feel bad for you. You are not thinking about the people who have children that are lost in this war we have on terrorism. Young men and women's families have been destroyed. Not just by the lose of lives but, the whole transition of the past decade.

I believe that everyone on any team is encouraged to pass, assist, support, be there when needed and always agree it is a group effort on any project or game they are involved in with others. Is that not our mantra of Team Effort? 

Stop and think about everyone that could possibly have been involved over the past ten years and then my friend you have the team. I commend everyone on there part in the journey to capture Osma bin Laden. Let us move forward with government and make smart choices. Getting involved will help you to understand and participate in your community and country. It is our country, don't give it away...


Just a thought after seeing so much of this topic in the media. fyi-daughter is truckin along with tissues to school and doing well on tests. wtg her! yes, I told her how happy I was that my lil snot-booger was staying strong, with no fever.~ 

Character In A Sinus Cavity

I should fill you in on what happened. My daughter went to bed on Sunday evening all stuffed up in the sinuses and had a scratchy throat. A parents dream.~ She understands the importance of going to school this week because of state testing. We are all familiar with the testing that the schools do each year that helps determine if your child is learning and at what grade level. It is also used to see how the teachers our doing their jobs. There is controversy over tests in all states with education. I am not going there. I abide by my school district's policy and she has to take the tests. So every day for the next few days the kid has to be rested, eat well, anything I can do to help her be ready to think, I do! Until she got sick. (sigh)...

So here she is feeling like the house is sitting on her sinus cavity and has to go to school. Poor kid. I felt bad for her but there was no fever. The allergies, the viruses, the colds, you name it and its out there. (No fever = School) sorry...

As a parent I want nothing more than to protect you and take care of you. However, I need to teach you to push yourself. I need you to know what it is like to persevere. It is important that you show yourself and others that you have good character. Then she asked me! "What is character?" How could she not know what that meant? Didn't the school ever teach here that yet? After all she was about to take a test. She should know this! This is something that we teach as parents but, we also count on the vocabulary of the educational system...

Then I took another look inside my own personal lesson plan for life with the children. I needed to make sure that I was paying closer attention to my children's "life curriculum." We just assume that they know things. The school system does help in more ways that people understand and help children with all kinds of lessons. I was reminded of my parent responsibilities. The ability to raise your hand can be stressful and give someone anxiety. This is a huge problem for the people afraid to ask questions out there. God love that kid for askin me... :)

Ok, so I explained to her the definition of character. Character: One of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual. Merriam Webster Dictionary 2011. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/character 


I also explained the whole importance of the tests. Reminding her about the nurse being there (just in case) made her feel better We need to instill all of the important and intrinsic words to children that can help them grow into positive thinking adults. They need the positive affirmation and energy to help them illuminate that same thinking and behavior with the understanding. I did call the school to touch base with the nurse. She was really glad I did. That way we are on the same page and she knows how my daughter was feeling today. To my delight she rode the bus home and I plunked herself down in the chair with relief to be home after she arrived. Her little eyes were a bloodshot sea of "If I had the energy I would totally be telling you off right now." Ok, not really but, she was not feelin it...

I was able to help her smile through the red nose that was inflamed by the constant blowing of the nose and the rolling eyeballs of a sinus storm. She had done it! She stayed in school all day long without giving in to feeling under the weather. If she had I fever I would have been there in a second! You bet your bippy. She feels so good about herself now that there is no way she will miss the tests, unless she does get that fever. She had shown herself that she can persevere, and see how strong she can be when pushing herself. The talk of not giving up and working hard for things was out there. We also talked about how grown-ups do this all the time. They go to work feeling bad and make it through! We do what we have to do...


Although she was so tired and plunked in the chair like a rag doll after school, she was so proud of herself. I was even more proud. I had succeeded in teaching her something important and she looks forward to the next battle. I am sure that today she will remember  how awesome she did yesterday. This sets the testing off with the attitude of determination! I am proud of my little snot-filled sinus cavity girl. She will rock that tissue today like nobodies business and the test of course!...

Tissue's Unite! Everyone who has illness today and keeps moving forward, I applaud your efforts. You have been a positive influence on people. Thank you and keep on top of your symptoms. Your health is important. Have an easy day  and rest when you can...


Ok, Who left the used tissues on the couch up there? It looks like boogie-central at the disco.~