A child this day is born

A child this day is born
A child of high renown
Most worthy of a sceptre and a crown

Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day

These tidings shepherds heard
Whilst watching o'er their fold;
'Twas by an Angel unto them
That night revealed and told.

Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day

Then was there with the Angel
An host incontinent
Of heavenly bright soldiers,
All from the highest sent.

Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day

They praised the Lord our God,
And our celestial King;
All glory be in Paradise,
This heavenly host do sing.

Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day

All glory be to God,
That sitteth still on high,
With praises and with triumph great,
Andjoyful melody.

Glad tidings to all men
Glad tidings sing we may
Because the king of kings
Was born on Christmas day

texting for seniors

Texting for Seniors

Since Seniors are texting and tweeting, there appears to be a need for a STC (Senior Texting Code)

ATD: At The Doctor's

BFF: Best Friend Farted

BTW: Bring The Wheelchair

BYOT: Bring Your Own Teeth

CBM: Covered By Medicare

CUATSC: See You At The Senior Center

DWI: Driving While Incontinent

FWB: Friend With Beta Blockers

FWIW: Forgot Where I Was

FYI: Found Your Insulin

GGPBL: Gotta Go, Pacemaker Battery Low!

GHA: Got Heartburn Again

HGBM: Had Good Bowel Movement

IMHO: Is My Hearing-Aid On?

LMDO: Laughing My Dentures Out

LOL: Living On Lipitor

LWO: Lawrence Welk's On

OMMR: On My Massage Recliner

OMSG: Oh My! Sorry, Gas.

ROFL... CGU: Rolling On The Floor Laughing... And Can't Get Up

SGGP: Sorry, Gotta Go Poop

TTYL: Talk To You Louder

WAITT: Who Am I Talking To?

WTP: Where's The Prunes?

WWNO: Walker Wheels Need Oil

received in my email via Michelle B. Thanks!

it doesn't hurt to be kind, and you never know who's life you might save

This time of year tends to lead me into moments of introspection, reflection, and feelings of warmth and gratitude for the blessings bestowed on my humble life. In that vein, I found myself thinking about people who have made a profound difference in my life, most without ever knowing it. I thought, why not share that with the world. Why not scream from the rooftops the names of some of the people in this world who have shown kindness just because they could. Maybe they meant to, probably, it's just their nature. So here we go.

Sister Ellen Marie - my, what a wonderful human being you are. You were probably the kindest person I have ever known, and to everyone. You were a shining star in my young life, and made my time at Sacred Heart a foundation for my future.

Rita from Vista - you just spent time with me. You taught me that French song, Frère Jacques. It might not seem like much, but for me, at the time, I was so alone and you made a difference.

Judy Jestila - my first 'friend'. It was you, with your bubbly personality, that showed me that girls can be human.

Ms. Utley - you taught me English in a way that made it possible for me to understand it. You were patient, thorough, and always there to answer my questions or guide me. I respected you because, despite all the criticism you endured from very mean spirited students, you never let it show that it might've bothered you in the slightest. You had incredible strength.

Danni Carruthers - Another shining star here on Earth. I dreaded my first day at Otsego High and there you were, big smile, inviting me to sit with you and your friends at lunch. You're awesome Danni. Thanks for being my friend, and again proving that some girls are human.

Bob - my son, my love, you have no idea how you saved my life. Having you completely changed who I was, what path I was on, my whole manner of being, and I thank you. I know it wasn't your intention, being a newborn baby and all, but thanks for being a good kid too.

Tyler - you taught me to relax, understand that life is short, time is fleeting and I need to appreciate what I have. Plan as best you can for the future, but live for today.

Dan - when you died, we were all devastated. It was unexpected, shocking, and crushing. Losing you made me appreciate and understand how fortunate I am to have such a wonderful family. I know that the time I'm blessed to have with them is a treasure.

As a grown up, I think I expect more from people. I think kindness shouldn't be an extra, but rather, something that should come naturally to a person. Of course, I've been disappointed here and there, (holding the sarcastic cut here) but people have been kind and I do appreciate it when it happens. As for the people that have changed my life, unfortunately, it seems that they are more negative than positive. For example, I worked for a man that was a complete jackass (shall remain somewhat anonymous), and he once told me that in business it is ALWAYS the money that is of paramount importance. It was a discussion around how the employees were being treated poorly and taken advantage of, unknowingly. That was the start of my realization that where business is concerned, the higher the level of management, the more deviant the personality. I found it more than I could stomach and changed careers, and the course of my life.

Samuel Johnson - the bastard that rammed into the back of my truck. Thanks for the wake up call. I was digressing off the path I needed to be on, getting caught up in the nonsense, and not tending to what I needed to be doing. You helped me see that I was wasting too much time, life is short, time is fleeting, and I shouldn't take anything for granted.

...and then there's Darryll. Well, there's the obvious - moving to a tiny town from a metro area, in another state and combining our lives, after both of us have lived independently for years. But also, you've taught me more about myself and human nature and in such unexpected ways. I love that I learn from you just because we are us. You restored my faith in men, and showed me what being an honorable man truly means. Thanks for letting me fall in love with you.

I would love to read about the people that have made a difference in your life.

Tom's stretch regimen

Post Run Stretches

All stretches held for 30 seconds

Begin by lying down slowly flat on back.

1. Gently pull knee to chest -hold, do other leg, then do both (Lower back)

2. Pull fully extended leg straight up and hold with hand behind knee do other (Hamstring)

3. Sit up. Pull 1 heel up to thigh -knee out to side. Stretch toward extended leg with toe ~ pointed up repeat with other leg

4. Same position stretch with toes pointed out

5. Pull both heels together and as close to groin as you can, knees to the side. Allow knees to go as close to floor as you can. Lean forward a bit. Keep heels as close to groin as you can and shoot for eventually getting knees flat on floor

6. Extend Right leg. Put left foot on right side of right knee (cross over). Twist to left and put right elbow on left side ofleft knee. Twist more to left while pushing knee right. Switch and repeat

7. Roll face down. Push up with arms to arch backwards to full elbow extension. Be careful with this one iflower back is sore.

8. At 7 rest position, bear walk your feet up under you and stand up

9. Stretch upper body by putting right arm behind head, pull on right elbow with left hand and stretch/lean to left. Switch

10. Find a guard rail or something. Lift leg to height to that it is straight out fully extended. Slowly lean forward to stretch hamstring. Switch r

11. Put hands on wall at shoulder height, feet to rear together. Flex one knee, keep other leg straight and lean forward to stretc~calfmuscle, switch. Repeat with both legs.

12. Go to bed