Friday, November 23, 2012

Black Friday?

I understand the term Black Friday but the term itself sounds like a bit of a dooms day to me.  The thought of going out on a day where thousands turn out to find the best deals is not appealing to me.  However, I am a people watcher and can see the appeal there.  Being at the mall seeing people with their friends having fun in the spirit of the season sounds like a nice way to start the season....for some.  If I wasn't working today and was intent on shopping I would more than likely opt for shopping on line.

This year our family has decided to keep the holidays simple.  We'll make gifts that we can and shop local when we can't.  I love small business Saturday.  That's my favorite shopping day.

As for the guys, will they be hanging Christmas lights this weekend?  I sure hope so :)  I love it when Pawnee Hills is lit up for Christmas, I look forward to it every year.  Will you be decorating your home this year?

Monday, November 19, 2012

The LLamas are back

Now I imagine we have folks on both sides of the fence here, some who are not so happy there are llamas hanging out in Pawnee Hills and some who don't really mind.  I don't mind at all.  I have heard them called alpacas but folks I assure you they are not alpacas, they are their larger cousins the llama.  Search google to see the differences not only in size but in appearance as well.

Back in the summer I recall speaking to a gentlemen who suggested the llamas were here to graze because the drought had been tough on their owners land and they needed a bit more feed for them.  So a friend was helping out by allowing them to graze here in Pawnee hills.  Now I am well aware it is against the covenants here, but sometimes in life we have to look at the greater good and that's what I see out of this story.  Now you can argue the same case for visiting cows, donkeys, giraffes and elephants and this would be a different conversation.  I just don't see the llamas disturbing the land or neighbors.  Kind of like chickens, eh?

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Holiday Sharing

Here come the holidays.  For many of us it is a time for family & friends.  Some of that may include some amount of travel, for others it means inviting out of town guests in our homes.  Regardless for most of us it is a very busy time of year.  There is shopping, baking, decorating and lots of organizing to do.  Not to mention all the socializing!  For some it can be overwhelming and others relish the thought of it all.  I love the holidays.  I love the spirit of it all, the smells the decorations, the old classic movies on TV, you name it I love it.  We have some wonderful family traditions, but if we stray from those to try something new that's OK too.

Every year it is most important to be thankful for what we have and remember that there is someone who may need help.  It doesn't take much to help someone out.  Do you know a family in our community that may need a little help during the holidays?  If so please send a private email to the address listed below.  If you are interested in helping some of our families in need please let me know as well.

Send private emails to:  barbstc@gmail.com


Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Election Day is here...finally.

Yes, I voted today.  That's what we told the lady who called this morning to remind us.  I am thankful the phone is silent for the time being and I look forward to the days ahead when the political ads stop, the calls stop and the signs come down.  Now I am all for voting and electing our government officials and I have exercised my right to vote since I was 18 years old, but I now I look forward to the day when all the madness stops.  I used to look forward to Election Day because it was the day I could go into the voting booth and cast my vote.  Now with mail in ballots and early voting there is no need.  Please, just count the votes and let them get to work.  Next year, please lose my phone number.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Share the Good News!

Yesterday I put flyers up at the Mailhouse letting everyone know about our Blog.  If you are here because you saw the sign, WELCOME :)  Please share the good news and lets get to chattin'.  If you have a blog or a favorite site that blends in with our community and you'd like us to share a link to, just let us know and I'll add a "links" box to this blog.