Monthly Archives: April 2014

Sweet Pea

I think of Stephen when I hear this song.  He called me his “Sweet Pea” and “Hunny Bun” (yes, he spelled it that way!)

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Wonderful World

I don’t know why I cry whenever I hear this song, I only know that it makes me feel sad and happy at the same time.

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Losing Their Unemployment Benefits Didn’t Help These People Find Work

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/22/unemployment-extension_n_5192990.html Posted: 04/22/2014 3:59 pm EDT Updated: 04/22/2014 4:59 pm EDT WASHINGTON — Do unemployment benefits make people lazy? Since long-term federal benefits expired in December, some congressional Republicans have opposed reauthorizing the aid by arguing that former recipients will be more encouraged … Continue reading

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Roses for tabby

Mom lost her 14-year old feline companion last week.  Tabby’s health had been failing for quite some time so her passing was not unexpected.  Mom is not taking it well. When we spoke on the weekend, Mom told me that … Continue reading

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The respite

Saturday evening After an emotional and busy week at the hospital and a number of hours working at the store, I looked forward to a day off from work on Saturday and Sunday dinner with my nephew and his family. … Continue reading

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Easter look-alikes

http://www.catster.com/lifestyle/this-easter-beware-of-identity-theft This Easter, Beware of Identity Theft Karen Nichols  |  Apr 9th 2009  |   Our best friend, Guido the Italian Kitty, sent us this important warning to guard against identity theft as we head into Easter week.  Please be vigilant and guard your identities … Continue reading

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The Compassionate Friends

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Long-term unemployment plagues many job hunters

http://www.kansascity.com/2014/04/07/4943974/long-term-unemployment-plagues.html April 7 BY DIANE STAFFORD The Kansas City Star If Cheryl Rider has to start her work life over in a $9-an-hour job, she’s going to do it where she doesn’t have to scrape ice off her windshield in … Continue reading

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My beautiful woman (video)

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Rock it for me – video

A couple  of Caravan Palace music videos.  Enjoy.

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