Hello all

For anyone who read my first version of this post, you will note that I have changed the title of the page. Upon further consideration, however, I realized that the original title might bring in an invasion of people whose opinions and lifestyles do not reflect that of my own.

So what is my blog about?

Only God would know the answer to that particular question. At this point in time, my guess is that it will be quite similar to my myspace.com blog, which is filled with random thoughts, opinions and ramblings.

I'm very into natural health solutions (whenever possible), Bruce Willis, exercise that doesn't leave you panting for breath and ready to collapse, my family, the economy, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, some politics, our pets...and a lot of other stuff. I try to look at the comical side of life as often as possible-and my writing often reflects that tendency.

My particular thoughts for today?

Hmm

I guess it would have to be regarding the present state of our American economy and the absolutely staggering burden it's placing on all but the very wealthy. And I'd bet, if things continue the way they're going, even they will be taking a hit to their wallets eventually.

But it's 'normal' people like us whose jaws are hitting the floor every time we turn around.

Here's a 'for instance.'

I usually do my grocery shopping on Saturday's. Not the wisest day of the week, considering I'm not all that thrilled with big crowds and long lines at the check-outs. Regardless, that's when I tend to go.

And when I go, I tend to purchase pretty much the same items because I'm what some might consider a stick-in-the-mud when it comes to trying new foods. Not that I serve a boring menu. I'm a good cook and I have quite a repertoire of recipes.

Okay. That's an exaggeration. I don't generally use recipes. Sometimes not even for cakes or cookies. Unless they're special ones, like for Christmas. The once-a-year kind you don't want to take a chance on screwing up.

I guess this would be where 'ramblings' came in.... Sigh.

Okay. So what happened today?

Well. A couple of items I bought two weeks ago have had a price increase.

Big deal, you might say. Actually it is a big deal. One item went up by $1.54 and the other went up $1.11. Those are pretty huge increases. In a matter of days.

And I find it annoying as all get out.

Annoyance aside, it's time to do some clicker training for Jack, the 70 pound, eight month old puppy who has chewed through five leashes in the three months we've had him. Not really surprising since he's a strong dog. Both in will and muscle. If you like your arm where it belongs in your shoulder socket, you probably wouldn't want to try walking Jack.


***Just a quick P.S....my daughter said I should put the Jonas Brother's in the search part of this because a lot of people search for them. So I will. And I'll do some future blogs about them, too. Especially Nick. I think he's a cutie! My daughter, however, likes Kevin. (She's looking over my shoulder right now so I'm doing this to embarrass her! :o)