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The day my husband and I married, he gave me the most wonderful gift. He had wrote a poem for me! It’s about us meeting online and all the traveling he had to do from Georgia to Missouri and how hard it was on the two of us before we married. Yes, girls, he is the perfect guy!! I hope you enjoy the poem as much as I do. He even had it framed and it hangs on my side of the bed in our bedroom.

Taking You Home

It all started out so innocently
Just a simple conversation between you and me.

Who would have dreamed we’d fall in love
But obviously God’s hand was there from above.

We knew from the start there would be mountains to climb
We just didn’t know it would take so much time.

Sometimes we laughed and sometimes we cried
And there were even times when I thought I had died.

It was so hard having to live far apart
But it didn’t matter, I’d given you my heart.

Well the struggle is over for us Tamara Lynn
But I think we have learned that true love really can win.

And now as we begin to start a new life
I am so honored Tammy to call you my wife.

Mrs. Tamara Lynn Adams, you are so beautiful
And just to be able to say that sounds so wonderful.

I look so forward to sharing our life together
Even crawling in the bed during that stormy weather.

And of all the things I could say to you now
These are my promises, I solemnly vow.

I will love you forever and cherish you too
And honor and respect you and keep our love true.

I will never be abusive, unfaithful or mean
I want us to feel like we’re living a dream.

And if I should start to get a little ill
I promise to take out a tape and listen to Dr. Phil.

And now that you are officially my mate
I promise you this: We will continue to date.

There will be no more of this being alone
Cause when we leave here, I’m taking you home.
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My husband, my mother and I are heading up to Southeast Missouri tomorrow for my father’s memorial service. And what happens right before we leave? A 5.2 quake on Friday and a pretty good after shock this morning! All those earthquake phobias are coming back!

Let me explain. As some of you already know about earthquake centered in Illinois last Friday. I am from Southeast Missouri where the New Madrid earthquake fault zone is located. The earthquake Friday was part of this zone. The picture above shows the bootheal of Missouri and the top of the heavy red area is where I lived. Not a pretty site. Those are all the quakes that happened in that area from 1975-1995.

I’m sure most of you have never heard of this zone because it isn’t very active, but it is one of the largest ones in the country. There was a series of quakes in 1811-1812 that made the Mississippi River run backwards. The largest one was over 8.0. My hometown of Charleston was hit in 1895 by a 6.2 earthquake. The experts have been predicting “The Big One” for years now. I felt a few good quakes while living there and by the way, I lived about 15 miles north of New Madrid. Since this area is mainly sand, when the big one happens, our area will turn into quick sand.

How can you prepare for the idea that you are going to sink into quick sand?? You can’t, and living there was rather touchy and when you felt some of the smaller quakes, it just reminded you where you were living.

I was fine this morning, ready to head up north, until I walked pass the tv and an expert of the New Madrid fault was giving his opinions of that area. ARGH!!!!!!!! I guess, I will need to have a few cocktails while visiting. *LOL*

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While up in Missouri, I will be visiting all my friends and can’t wait to catch up and have some fun. Just to show the humor my best friend Kathy has, she sent me a pic today that I must pass on to you. We just love those Rednecks!!

A Redneck Tank top

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Today in 1924 the first crossword puzzle book was published. Do you like puzzles (jigsaw, crossword…)?

I love puzzles! I use to do the one in the TV Guide every week. My father and I would race to the mailbox to see who got it first. That one is pretty simple. I am trying to learn how to do sudoku puzzles and still working on that right now. I hear working puzzles are great for your brain when you age. It’s suppose to help keep the brain sharp and ward off Alzheimer’s. I’m for that!!

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I have done a couple of layouts this week that I would like to share with you.

credits – Cheerful kit by April Staker

credits – Romancing Georgia by M/W Customer Designs at kjoi studios
alpha by Krystal Hartley, glitter by MMaeir

My poor dog is on such a schedule. First thing in the morning, he will follow my husband around until they go out to the lanai and the dog will sit by his bowl. He doesn’t move until my husband sits down his bowl and tells him its ok. Ceaser Millan would be so proud of the pack leaders in our house. Ernest T. Bass has come along way since we rescued him 2 years ago. He is making a wonderful dog and companion.

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Daffy Duck made his debut on this date in 1937. Who is your favorite cartoon character?

I was a child of the 60′s, so all those older guys I loved and faithfully watched every Saturday. Micky and Minnie, Tom and Jerry, Tweety Bird, Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Popeye and Olive Oil, Mighty Mouse and many more.

Here is a little video showing all those great cartoons of the 60′s

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Now to food!!!! *LOL*

I will try any new recipe that isn’t too involved. So, I use my crock pot when ever I can.

Yesterday, I tried a lasagna recipe in my crock pot and it was great. Started it about noon and it was ready at 6!! Add a salad and garlic bread and your done. The noodles were over cooked and it was perfect. Here’s the recipe:

Crock Pot Lasagna

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup of diced onion
1/2 cup of diced green pepper
12 oz. tomato paste
2 t. dried basil
2 t. dried parsley
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. crushed red pepper
1/8 t. black pepper
3 t. salt
8 oz. lasagna noodles
6 oz. graded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Saute beef and veggies in a skillet till done. Add the tomato paste, water and seasonings and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir often.

Layer the ingredients as follows: sauce, (go easy on the sauce until you reach the last layer); then noodles (break them up to fill in where necessary, you won’t notice it when cooked); mozzarella cheese; sauce; noodles; ricotta cheese; sauce; noodles; sauce (using whatever sauce is left – you should have enough to cover this layer); grated Parmesan cheese.

Set the cooker on LOW and cook for 6 hours. Remove cover and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Its not real juicy and mine cut and came out really nice. Also, depending on what kind of crock pot you have, you might have to use more noodles broken up.

Let me know your favorite crock pot recipe!!

Tags: cartoons, crock pot recipies by Tammy
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Share some of the “rules” (serious or funny) that you live by.

1. My bed must be made up every morning.
2. I have a certain way of doing laundry and every other way is wrong.
3. The dishes must be washed after dinner and put in the dishwasher. My husband likes to let them “soak” in the sink. Man thing I guess.
4. When I am a passenger in a car, I have to sit behind the driver. That one is weird, but I don’t like watching traffic that much.
5. Try to help someone out everyday when possible.
6. Make sure all family and friends are told “Happy Birthday” on their day.
7. Try to lead the best life I can with God and my family.

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Yesterday, I went to read Heather Manning’s blog (great designer and wonderful blog to read)and she was talking about the price of gas. I just thought I would list a few other places in the world and their gas prices.

Oslo , Norway – $6.82
Hong Kong – $6.25
Brussels, Belgium – $6.16
London – $5.96
Rome – $5.80
Tokyo – $5.25
Sao Paulo, Brazil – $4.42
Sidney , Australia – $3.42

And we think we have it bad in the US??? We have got to start drilling for our own oil and maybe our government will wake up and see this someday!!

I still believe the USA is the greatest country in the world, but we have got to fight for that position.

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Since it’s Income Tax day, I give you permission to rant or In 1955, the first McDonalds opened it doors. How do you feel about fast food?

I will talk about both.

I feel very strongly about the Fair Tax. My husband and I hate the IRS and I’m sure you do to!! Why do we have to give the government money that we have earned. It should stay in your pockets, not theirs.

For those of you who don’t know about this, its a tax reform where you don’t pay income taxes any more!!! You would pay a flat tax rate on NEW items you buy, no taxes taken out of your payroll check, you don’t have to worry about April 15th anymore. This will be a Federal consumer sales tax on items you purchase, rather than your income. This insures that everyone pays taxes, but not just the working class. Again, based on your consumption of items.

Ladies, I implore you to please check out this system. Look at your payroll check, your husbands payroll check and think about all that money coming back into your house for you and your family.

There are 2 books about this system out called The FairTax Book: Saying Goodbye to the Income Tax and the IRS and FairTax: The Truth: Answering the Critics. These books are outstanding at explaining the Fair Tax system.

Please check out the website and sign the petition if you also believe in the Fair Tax.

Now then, to a more mouth watering subject. FOOD!!!!!!! My favorite subject. Who doesn’t love fast food. Nice juicy cheeseburger with all the fixins and fries!!!!!!!! But, I know ladies, its not good for us or our children so we must eat is sparingly. I would love to know what your favorite fast food is.

I propose that we make sure our dreaded taxes are in the mail today and then everyone go to McDonald’s!!!!!!!!!!
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Word Art Challenge

credits – Pale Spring by retrodiva

Come and join us for my Word Art Challenge at retrodiva’s designs. The subject is SPRING this month and for participating you will receive the quick page I am showing above. Come and enjoy here.

Tags: Fair Tax, McDonad's, Word Art Challenge, retrodiva designs by Tammy
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Monday for most us means back to work. What are some of the jobs you’ve had in your life?

Happy Monday everyone.

I have had many jobs since I was old enough to work. I guess my very 1st job was detasselling corn. I’m from farm country and you would walk down designated rows of corn and pull out the tassels. Its’ suppose to help pollinate the corn better. Hard work, but very good money for a 16 year old. I also use to spray soy beans for weeds and other odd farm jobs.

After I finished high school, I was a waitress for one summer to earn a little vacation money and little did I know there was illegal drugs being sold in the kitchen. I mean the area judge and his wife owned this very well known establishment.

Later on, the whole family was arrested and convicted of selling drugs. I couldn’t believe it!! Oh well, chalked that one up as being young and naive. But, for only $1.30 an hour, I could carry 5 cups of coffee to your table.

After college, I did a short stint with the family gas business working on their computers, but decided to marry and worked for the area school system as a teachers assistant and substitute teacher for a few years.

After my son started school, I worked for many years at our area Savings and Loan. Good job, decent pay, great hours and tons of paid off time. I didn’t like working the 1/2 days on some Saturdays though. I knew it was time to move on, when someone was hired under me, who I had to train by the way, for the same amount of money.

So, I then started working as an office manager for a very sweet older gentleman. He was such a joy to work for. Always told me, “Thank you for working for me today”, when I was about to leave for home. Now, how many employers have you had that told you thank you for working for them??

He is an architect, by trade, a land owner, farmer and a very well accomplished world traveler. I got to see the world through all his pictures. That actually was one of the best perks about the job for me because he was hardly ever there!! So, I pretty much got to do what ever. Read a book, watch a little tv, listen to the radio, work on the computer or what ever I needed to do. I kept his books and general office work.

I worked for him for almost 10 years and we still keep in touch. I hope to go by and see him in a couple of weeks when I go back to Missouri.

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Let’s end the week with some fun. Post a joke, a funny story, a video…whatever makes you laugh.

I saw this clip the other day and I really enjoyed the laugh. I hope you do too.

I was watching American Idol on Thursday and I must give them very high marks for letting the finalists sing this wonderful song, Shout to the Lord. Idol ended the Wednesday night show with the same song, but edited the song a bit, but you still knew who they were singing to.

My heart is saddened to see how our liberal society is changing the way our country sees faith in any degree, when this country was based on Christian principals. I hope this is just a start of a growing trend of bringing back our faith back into society.

Tags: American Idol, Shout to the Lord by Tammy
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