Month: July 2009

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My niece is checking into a franchise

My niece lives here in New Orleans and has decided she wants to open her own business instead of just working for someone else.  She’s a smart cookie so I know what ever she goes after will do very well.  In fact, she’s been checking into a party supply franchise. How smart is that when she’s in the party capital of the world? Pretty darn smart if you ask me. Sure there are other stores that carry party supplies but she’s done her homework and found a franchise that is all over the world.

Party Land has been in business for 23 years so that’s a pretty darn good track record if you ask me.  There are a lot of businesses that haven’t made it nearly that long, even with franchises.  Why Party Land and why party supplies? Well with the economy off like it is, people everywhere are finding more and more reasons to celebrate. Not to mention that the birthday parties are being done at home now instead of somewhere else and people want to make those parties memorable and special.  I think she’s on to something if you ask me.  The more people find to celebrate and be with their families, the better I say!!

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What difference does it make?

All you are hearing on the news or I guess I should say Entertainment shows is that everyone is wondering who is the father of Michael Jackson’s kids?  Well I’ll tell you who that is.  It’s Michael.  It doesn’t matter at all who is the biological father, that’s just DNA.  Michael was those children’s father from the time they were babies until he died and therefor, he’s their father.

There are some things that the media just needs to keep their noses out of and children’s lives and pain are one of the most important things they need to leave alone.  These beautiful children have lost their father and all anyone wants to do is talk about who really created these children.  God created them and gave them as a gift to Michael and he treated them as just that, a wonderful gift!!

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Dating just ain’t what it used to be!

Back when I was a young lady, you would go to a local function, meet a guy, and he would maybe call you sometime through the week.  Now the only local functions there are it seems are at the unemployment office.  You can’t even go to church to meet someone.  Some of the young people here at work told me I needed to find someone to date or a new friend. I told them I have plenty of friends thank you very much.  Well it seems that’s not the kind of friends they meant.  I haven’t dated in years so what makes them think I would want to start now.

They even told me I needed to maybe check out an online dating service like Perfect Match.  Me go online to find a date?  They must be out of their minds but then they told me about eHarmony and how they really try to match you with someone that is right for you.  They said that there is even a dating site called Chemistry.com.   The best thing they told me was to check out the site where they tell you all about all of these sites so you can choose the one or two that you think you just might find Mr. Right.  Isn’t technology amazing?

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Well where’s the summer heat?

This has been the coolest summer that I can ever remember.  By now it’s usually hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk but this year we have had very few really hot days.  I’m not complaining now so don’t think that but it just surprises me.  Usually by this time of year, the temperature stays pretty much above 90 and a lot of temperatures above 95 but we have had some really nice days.

Hey, what happened to all of that global warming they were talking about.  Maybe now we’re on the verge of a new Ice Age!!!  It wouldn’t surprise me one bit if they came up with that now.

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I love to read

I don’t just mean books either. Magazine subscriptions are what fill most of my reading needs. If it’s something I’m interested in, I have a subscription to a magazine that relates to what ever it is.  No I’m not one of those old ladies that only reads magazines about health or decorating or even cooking.

In fact, this is where I found my absolute favorite magazine.  “The Economist Magazine Subscription” is the best subscription I have ever gotten but that’s my opinion.  I have really learned a great deal about what’s going on in Washington and around the world as far as that’s concerned.  There’s some very interesting reading there.

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Security is so very important

I’m not a spring chicken anymore so security is very important to me.  That’s why I called ADT and had them to install a new home security system for me. There have been some break-in in the neighborhood and a lot of people know I live alone. Well I know I can sleep securely now for sure.

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Local kids need new glasses

There are several children around me in need of eyeglasses before school starts back.  I found $8 Rx eyeglasses and couldn’t believe my eyes.  It’s true because I saw Zenni Optical on TV!!! For that price, I can get several children new eyeglasses for school.   We have to help those in need so I say ‘High Five to Zenni Optical’ for making it possible.

glasses

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Words to live by!!!!

A turkey was chatting with a bull. ‘I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree’ sighed the turkey, ‘but I haven’t got the energy.’ ‘Well, why don’t you nibble on some of my droppings?’ replied the bull. They’re packed with nutrients.’ The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree..

The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch. Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree. He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.

Moral of the story:

Bull **** might get you to the top, but it won’t keep you there..

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There must be something in the water!!

I told you about Rachel and Jayce getting engaged, well lightening has struck again with another of my waitresses.  She came in last night showing off her new engagement ring.  She said her fiance was looking at engagement rings before Rachel’s was but finally found the perfect one for her after Rachel got hers.

I had to explain that getting engaged was not a race and should not be treated as one.  I must admit she has an absolutely beautiful ring but the most important thing is that you love one another.  A beautiful engagement ring is just icing on the cake.

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I just thought this was funny

Now don’t anyone get in an uproar over this because anyone that knows me knows that I am not prejudice at all.  I just thought it was funny.  It could have said a Cajun and I still would have thought it was funny so have a laugh and that’s all, okay?

Jose and Carlos are both beggars. They beg in different parts of town. Carlos begs for the same amount of time as Jose, but only collects about eight or nine dollars a day. Jose brings home a suitcase full of ten dollar bills every day. He drives a Mercedes, lives in a mortgage free house, and has a lot of money to spend.

“Hey, amigo,” Carlos says to Jose, “I work just as long and hard as you do, so how come you bring home a suitcase full of ten dollar bills every day?”

Jose says,”Look at your sign, what does it say?” Carlos sign reads; “I have no work, a wife and six kids to support. What’s wrong with that?” Carlos asks him. “No wonder you only get eight or nine dollars a day!”

Carlos says, “Alright, what does your sign say?” It reads, “I only need ten more dollars to get back to Mexico ..”