My Opinion Counts

I don’t know where today went! I suddenly got the urge to scrub the grout in the bathroom tile. What a job. I make a paste with water and Comet and use a toothbrush to scrub the scunge off of the grout and tile. It was looking bad. Then I kept on cleaning. Somebody needed to stop me. I finally stopped after I took a shower and didn’t want to get sweaty.

We are having beautiful weather today. Yesterday was one of those days that when you step outdoors, the heat takes your breath away. I think it rained during the night but not enough to make our brown grass turn green. I hope the weather tomorrow is mild like today. It isn’t too hot and there is a nice breeze. I will be traipsing around a big craft festival tomorrow. It can be miserable when it is too hot. This is probably my 20th year visiting the Arts and Crafts Festival at Amish Acres in Nappanee, Indiana. There are literally hundreds of craft booths at this fair. They have crafts of quality and not just throw it together stuff. They must sell a certain amount of product or they will not be invited back to the festival so it pays to have things that craft attendees want. Something that other craft shows lack that this festival has is fantastic displays of art. Artists display their oil, water color and pencil drawings outdoors where we can watch them as they produce. It is a fun festival that offers homemade ice cream to be eaten beside a beautiful pond.

I have been buying from VistaPrint ever since I ordered a mug with a picture on it for a friend eleven years ago. I wanted to purchase a gift that held a special place in my friend’s heart. A mug with a picture of her new baby certainly fit the bill. I have ordered business cards several times and have so much fun making my own logo with their easy program. Logos are easy to produce just by going to VistaPrint. Oh, and did I mention it costs nothing to design your logo? Yes, that is correct. You get a professionally designed logo for free.

The program is super simple to use. Click on the Logo link and type in the name of your business in the space provided. Then you can choose whether you want an industry type of logo or want to choose a style of logo. Since I wanted to promote my sewing projects, I chose the style option. Then I picked a font that I thought showed off my name better than some of the others. I was able to pick colors that were my favorite and now I have an awesome looking logo. When I get ready to order my business cards, my logo is ready and I got it free.

Aren’t they beautiful? I can’t wait to get them ordered! VistaPrint has a special offer to save 50% when using the coupon code, BizCard08. I only need to make a few more purses and I will be ready to get my business off the ground.

This week’s theme on the fun meme, Heads or Tails, is “Doctor”. So, what did I think of when the word doctor popped into my head? Doctor Zhivago, of course. This movie was released in 1965 and told the tale of the life of surgeon-poet Yury Zhivago before and during the Russian Revolution. Married to an upper-class girl who is devoted to him, yet in love with an unfortunate woman who becomes his muse, Zhivago is torn between fidelity and passion.

Have fun each week playing Heads or Tails.

I came across an interesting forum where the participants are banding together to try something new. They are not sure if what they have planned will work but feel as though it is well worth their efforts. The community at the resveratrol forum is preparing to take steps for a man, who has 4 months to live, to use Resveratrol. Resveratrol is a natural chemical produced by some plants, and can be synthesized, too. It’s been used to lengthen the lifespans of some animals, and is currently being experimented with as a cancer-treating drug. This will be the first time the drug will be tested publicly. You can read the full story about this battle at imminst.org. I know that there are medicines and treatments available that have to go through the red tape before humans can use them. My dog overcame a serious kidney ailment with a medicine that would help humans with kidney problems. (If you remember the tainted dog food issue, you will know what bad shape our dog was in). The medicine is not available at this time for human consumption. This is crazy. Time is running out for people who need these treatments NOW.

Dern. Google has spanked a few of us again. Oh well. I plan to let it roll off my back. They have no clout with me.

I have discovered so many great blogs that I simply must read every day. I have learned so much about different cultures from reading blogs from people who live in Malaysia, the Philippines and even Norway. They live just like I do! They love to read and go to concerts. I just looked up some information on the rock musical Queen because a blogger who lives near Singapore, attended the concert. I was pleasantly informed of this great venue of entertainment. Blogging means learning.

I have been amazed at how many bloggers put Bible verses on their blogs and talk about their faith. It is encouraging to see how many people know that Jesus died for them and are living their lives accordingly. In these days where all we hear on the news is doom and gloom, it is refreshing to read about people who have a positive outlook on life. I have also read a few blogs of whom the writers profess to be witches. I find those blogs interesting and learn from them. It tugs at my heart that they believe in this scary practice.

I love the blogs who give reports on coupons and savings. I have saved a bunch of money using online coupons. I have called upon many of the tech blogs I enjoy. They have helped me out of some jams with my websites. I am so glad that they have taught me so much in the way of html. Sometimes, I amaze myself at what I am able to do.

I have been blogging a long time having started with a xanga blog way back in 2002. I have grown as a blogger and keep learning!