Sweet!

After 91 hours without electricity, we finally have power again. What a wonderful feeling to come home to a warm house and lights. I slept in my own bed last night and it was fantastic. It's good to be back.

Now maybe I can focus on Christmas...it IS only 10 days away. Yikes.

Things I have learned in our ice storm...

Only the first 30 minutes of having no power are considered "fun."
You can "jimmy" a combination of C and D batteries to get your radio to work if you don't have enough of one size.
My hubby should not be left unattended with our seance of candles...he tends to catch his hair on fire.
Hearing large trees snap and fall in all directions surrounding you while sitting in pitch black is very scary.
One should make sure the neighbor's trees are trimmed BEFORE an ice storm hits, or you might be left with trees on your power lines.
Seeing your power box ripped from your house makes for interesting conversation starters.
Wal-Mart doesn't have generators and loses electricity too.
Years of growth in a tree can be demolished in a split second.
Gas stoves come in handy.
Seven layers of thick blankets still don't keep you completely warm when your house is 50 degrees.
The devastation of the trees can look as bad as a tornado or a war zone.
People find interesting means of entertainment with no electricity and no heat.
No one is safe in a yard full of trees that are falling.
You learn who your true friends are when you are without electricty and they are not.
Pictures truly are worth a thousand words.
Here's to 41 hours without power and counting.

Happy Birthday Blog!

Today is my blog's third Birthday. I can remember it like yesterday when I wrote my first entry and pondered whether or not my new-found addiction would last...guess this post goes to show, it has.

It's been a long journey, but I have enjoyed it. Some of my favorite posts from Amy's Island past:
Sitting In Traffic
The Reason Explained
Spandex Dog
Make Light of a Busy Day
Letter to My 10-Year Old Self

It's been fun...here's to many more!

Happy Birthday Blog!!

Driving Pet Peeves

This was too funny not to share. :)

Yum

As the holidays are upon us and all of the Christmas parties and gatherings bring you lots of wonderful holiday treats, sweets, snacks, and goodies...and as you stuff your self with plenty of turkey and ham, with all of the sides that accompany it like mashed potatoes, yams, and stuffing...and as you are so full you can't possibly consume anything else...just remember one thing:

On this day in 1931 Alka Seltzer was sold for the first time.

Happy Eating!