China Beaches

On a personal note, this summer my wife and I are going on vacation to China. This will include Shanghi, Xian, Bejing and cruise on the Yangtse River. My plan is to turn my blog into a "Travel Blog" for 2 weeks; publishing pictures and much more, when I can get to Internet access. Anyway, with that in mind, I thought you might get a kick out of these pictures.

WOW - and we thought the beaches in the US were crowded.

When you need to relax and get away from it all in China....you go to the beach!!

HELP! ... WHERE IS THE BATHROOM ?????

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PERKS OF BEING OVER 50

1. Kidnappers are not very interested in you.

2. In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.

3. No one expects you to run--anywhere.

4. People call at 9 pm and ask, Did I wake you????

5. People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.

6. There is nothing left to learn the hard way.

7. Things you buy now won't wear out.

8. You can eat supper at 4 pm

9. You can live without sex but not your glasses.

10. You get into heated arguments about pension plans.

11. You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.

12. You quit trying to hold your stomach in no matter who walks into the room.

13. You sing along with elevator music.

14. Your eyes won't get much worse.

15. Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.

16. Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service.

17. Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.

18. Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.

19. You can't remember where you saw this list.

And you notice these are all in Big Print for your convenience.







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Naked Fireman Calendar

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WALKING THE DOG

A WOMAN was flying from Seattle to San Francisco. Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Sacramento along the way. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft the plane would re-board in 50 minutes.

Everybody got off the plane except one lady who was blind. The man had noticed her as he walked by and could tell the lady was blind because her Seeing Eye dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of her throughout the entire flight.

He could also tell she had flown this very flight before because the pilot approached her, and calling her by name, said, "Kathy, we are in Sacramento for almost an hour. Would you like to get off and stretch your legs?" The blind lady replied, "No thanks, but maybe Buddy would like to stretch his legs."

Picture this:

All the people in the gate area came to a complete standstill when they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane with a Seeing Eye dog!

The pilot was even wearing sunglasses. People scattered. They not only tried to change planes, but they were trying to change airlines!

True story... Have a great day and remember...

THINGS AREN'T ALWAYS AS THEY APPEAR.

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Are You Prepared For Success? (Section III - Installment #6 "The Past Is Gone!” – Male & Female versions)

(If this is your first time on this site, you may want to begin with "Are You Prepared For Success?" [Introduction])

If you are a regular reader of my Empowerment Process please read the Section II version of this poem first; then read this version.

The Past Is Gone!

I feel no regrets for opportunities lost;
I will not dwell on wasted time.
Of this I am sure, and I openly state,
"It is now that I am in my prime."


What's gone is gone, what's left is left.
These facts I cannot rearrange.
I'll let go of the past, and grab hold of what's left.
Now is the time for the change.

What remains is the future. What remains is now,
And it will all play out like a dream.
It will be an ocean of desires fulfilled,
Not a sea of "what might have been."

I won't beat myself up over moments gone by.
These moments I'll never retrieve.
I look forward with hope and courage and know
It's in myself that I will believe.

(An Original Poem by Mel Kaye)

I strongly suggest that you write down your immediate reaction, after passionately reading this poem.

• Go back to your list of "lost opportunities" in "Section (II)".
• List what you gain by letting go of them and moving on.

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Go to Section III - Installment #7

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You Cheer Me Up Award

It is nice to know that my blog cheers people up. I have been awarded this "You Cheer Me Up" award by three of my closest blog buddies: Sandee, Amelia and Michelle. Thank you so much.

I will share this at a later date.

Cell Phone Karma

This has got to be the most satisfying commercial I have ever seen.

Band Meme Participants

I found this over at Mimi Writes...... and decided to also publish it. If you want to copy/paste this on your site the scroll box should come along with it. I can't wait to visit all these site and see how their albums came out.

The Band Meme

Band memers: Bud - The Band Meme WTIT Style, Linda at Are We There Yet?, Sandee at Comedy Plus , Mimi Lenox at Mimi Writes, Bands That Rock - EDog's Everything Page Bond's Big Leather Couch , Crazy Working Mom , Coffee2Go , Hammer , Julie's Jewels and Junque , Lyn's Last Minute Life , Speedcat Hollydale Page, Knit For Joy , Gill's Jottings, Lee at Tarheel Ramblings, Jamie from Duward Discusssions, Maggie Moo Talks2U, My View Of It, Colin at Life, Work of the Poet, Mauigirl's Meanderings, Lori from Hahn At Home, The Painted Veil, Dixie's Heart and Soul, Anndi's Luggage, Monday Morning Power, Peanut, Peanut Butter Jelly2! , Asara's Mental Meanderings, Mr. Lance Solitary Views, Diary of a Heretic, Kids, Cats, & Books - Nola Dawn, Observations From the Back 40, Late Bloomer Boomer , My Dogs Keep Me Sane - Misty Dawn, Random Autumness, Foxxfyrre's Honk 'n Hollr, Screw Perfection, Olga, The Traveling Bra, Trav's Thoughts, Andrena Getting a Grip on Grace, Blog-Blond, Lowdown From Lois

Dog Logic

The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue.
-Anonymous

There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
-Ben Williams

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. -Josh Billings

The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.
-Andy Rooney

Dogs love their friends & bite their enemies, quite unlike people, who are incapable of pure love & always have to mix love & hate.
-Anonymous

Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog.
-Franklin P. Jones

If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough exercise
-Unknown

My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can. That's almost $21.00 in dog money.
-Joe Weinstein

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
-Robert A. Heinlein

If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
-Mark Twain

Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
-Roger Caras

If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then give him only two of them.
-Phil Pastoret

The Band Meme

I was tagged by many for this meme, but the final tag by Mimi of MIMI WRITES......... convinced me to play along. Let's face it, I do not want to end up in her dungeon, however, that could be fun, but I digress.

The Band Meme

Here's how it goes. You are about to have your own band's CD cover. Follow these directions to the letter. I am not tagging anyone on this, but try it. It is really easy and fun.

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random

The first article title on the page is the name of your band.

2. http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3

The last four words of the very last quote is the title of your album.

3. http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days/

The third picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.

4. Use your graphics program of choice to throw them together, and post the result as a comment in this post. Also, pass it along in your own journal because it’s more amusing that way.

My results!

One Last "Happy New Year" Post

2007 Has sped by

Now, we need to face 2008

There may be risks involved

We may need to face roadblocks

So stay alert

Share time with friends

Jump over obstacles

With care

And caution

Face challenges

Remember to laugh

Cooperate

Discover

Make new friends

Above all...be ready for adventure

Stick together

And you will be able to go far

Very far....

Well, not quite that far....

Always take time to smell the flowers

Don't forget to relax and enjoy

And never forget to love those dearest to you

Happy New Year ! !

Baby Boomers Unite

Life Before The Computer

Fairy Tale

Fairy Tale

One day, long, long ago, there was this woman who surprisingly,
did not whine, nag, and bitch........




But this was a long time ago.....

and it was just ONE day.





Please....................no nasty comments

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Are You Prepared For Success? (Section III - Installment #5 "Don't Despair” – Male & Female versions)

(If this is your first time on this site, you may want to begin with "Are You Prepared For Success?" [Introduction])

If you are a regular reader of my Empowerment Process please read the Section II version of this poem first; then read this version.

Don't Despair

I'll stand in the face of total despair
And hold my head up high,
And look beyond as I declare
That through this I will fly.

Nothing will stop me short of death.
I'll feel sorry for myself no more.
And I am far from my last breath
As I set sight on a distant shore.

This is only a temporary state.
I know this in my heart.
I will not let this be my fate.
From this place I will depart.

There is a better place for me.
This truth I have uncovered.
A victim, I will no longer be,
My passion, I have re-discovered.

I am the one who will do it now.
It's all within my control.
I see what can be and I take this vow,
"I’ll never lose sight of my goal."

(An Original Poem by Mel Kaye)

I strongly suggest that you write down your immediate reaction, after passionately reading this poem.

• Try this...In your mind's eye, back away from yourself and your current situation.
• What do you now see?
• Do you like what you see?
• If you don't, what are you going to do about it?
• If you do, reaffirm what you like.

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Go to Section III, Installment #6

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My New Year's Wish

My New Year's wish for all of my blogging friends is that "2008 be filled with the creation of the most precious memories for future remembrance!"

Blogging Buddies

This was presented to me by my good friend Nina of the Alien Next Door. According to Nina: “I hope the new year will bring just as many fun, interesting, thought-provoking, warm and inspirational blog posts, to and from each of you, and just as many nice comments, tips and suggestions, as we all have seen in the past year.”

Thank you Nina!

Better Than Good

I want to thank Cliff of WIXY's Gone Bananas for this very appropriate award. WIXY refers to this award as "better than good."

As before, I will pass this on at a later date.

Again, Cliff, THANK YOU and have a happy New Year!