I ran errands this morning, went to the bank, post office, pharmacy and Wal-Mart.  Got home, fixed lunch for myself and all the critters. Did a load of laundry, etc. and then decided to see if I could find cat food coupons online, since she is eating me out of house and home. Well, three hours later, I still do not have coupons but am better educated in what goes into all of my pet's food. I thought I was feeding my dogs and now the kitten good quality food. Boy was I wrong!!!

I found a site called "AskSusanPeters" listed at Hubpages. She scores pet foods by the nutrition value, in addition to listing any recalls and class action suits. 

I was amazed at the amount of information she provided, that I wanted to share it with everyone. Check it out and see How your pet food rates? You may be surprised and probably pretty shocked.

To check dog food:  http://hubpages.com/hub/Dog_Food_Review

To check cat food:  http://hubpages.com/hub/Cat_Food_Review

Where did this week go?????

The cat went to the vet Monday. She is about 3 months old and weighs 3 lbs. She got her first shot, wormed and ears treated for mites. I was so surprised that she took everything well. I thought she would put up a fight over all the poking and prodding. She has been adjusting to the dogs and they to her. So far so good!

The finanacial news is upsetting. It really makes you wonder, how much we have not been told yet and how much more serious this is going to get.

Worked on compiling a list of Native Tribes of North America for my other blog, Ancestral Paths. Finally, got it finished (after two days) and posted today. Also, have been working on two genealogy projects, one is just census records and the other is when I have the time to squeeze it in.

The weather has turned a little cooler, high 60's, low 70's for the day and down to mid 40's at night.

Tonight is the VP debate. It should be interesting, especially the comments after the debate!

My sister-in-law sent me some really great military photos of the troops just "having a good time". There are about 15,  and I'd really like to add them here but don't want to take a whole page to do it. Guess that is a project for another day! Any ideas?

 Have a good day everyone!

graphics from Glitter Graphics

I have added two new links to the sidebar, Operation Shoebox and Child Help. Both are great organization and can use all the help they can get!

Operation Shoebox sends snacks and personal care items to our troops deployed outside the USA. They have a list of items that are needed posted on the web site. 

Child Help focuses on the physical, emothional, educational and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. 

I hope that you will take a minute to check out both of these companies and if you can, help! 

Tonight's Powerball jackpot is $136 million, that is $69.4 million cash after taxes! What would you do with that much money??

I bought one ticket and usually do when the jackpot gets this big. It's fun to think about where you would spend all of that money. I have my idea's and my husband has his. 

I would split the prize up this way:

1. charity
2. husband
3. me
4. us together
5. daughter
6. son
7. my parents
8. his father
9. his sister
10. my sister
11. my sister

Now if you didvide each of the above into the cash value, that is over $6 millon each. I know you see my husband and I getting a total of 3 shares. That is correct, a share in each of our individual names and one jointly. That way in the event of a death or divorce, the individual amount can not be touched by the other party and it also does not become part of an estate. 

The amount to charity would be put into a trust fund and so much is given out each year. That way hopefully, the interest will keep the pot growing. I would like to help children and other worthwhile groups.

I would pay off our debts, maybe buy a place out in the country with some acreage. I know my hubby would love to have a dozen tractors! I would probably get a better and larger computer. Don't know what else I would get, maybe a new car.

Now, what would you do with that much money?

Went to the eye doctor this morning and was surprised to find out that my sight is getting better.  I hate it when they use the drops. I drove myself and had to wait almost 2 hours before I felt comfortable enough to drive. Will have new specs in about 10 days. 

Named the new kitten, Lil Bit. Should have named her Trouble! She is into everthing. You can tell when she is playful, her tail switches all over the place and she hops and skeeters around all over the place. She is eating like a horse and her bones are finally not showing anymore. She plays hard for awhile and then sleeps a litttle. So far, no problems between her and the dogs which is great.

Today has been really nice, warm and sunny. It is going to be this way for almost a week, which is great. This will give me more time to get some work done in my flower beds.  Got one bed cleaned out and have 3 more to go.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Been down since Monday because my son shipped out for 7 months sea duty.  I'm sure his wife will miss him too. Probably one of the reasons why I can't seem to stay focused and get anything done this week. Other reason is I just haven't felt up to par.  Have been really tired the past couple of weeks, most of this is related to my thyroid meds being off and getting the dosage adjusted correctly.

The new kitten is doing pretty good. We named her Lil Bit since she is so small. She has been in the house since Sunday night. Tried to let her out Monday morning but she just sat at the door so I brought her back in. Her body is starting to show some meat instead of just bones. Think she will turn out to be a nice pet. She stays on the porch.  I leave the kitchen door open so the critters can see each other through the screen door and hopefully they will adjust to each other. She eats really good, plays alot with paper balls and likes to sit in the window sill.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Got this from ClarissaThank you !!!

Here’s spreading this Friendship tag to you.  To keep the connection and remind us we are not alone…soul to soul!  Here we go!

We need friends for many reasons,

all throughout the season.

We need friends to comfort us when we are sad,

and to have fun with us when we are glad.

We need friends to give us good advice.

We need someone we can count on,and treat us nice. 

We need friends to remember us one we have passed

Sharing memories that will always last.

If You Need To Spread the poem of friendship.

Tagging:  Betty Skelly, Rachele Bennett, Irene Suing, Milla Widia

I just want everyone in the Gulf Coast area to know that my thoughts and prayers are with them. It has to be terrible getting hit by a  hurricane again! And from the upcoming forecast it looks as if Florida and Georgia area may get hit by Hanna and Ike will be going into the Gulf. A really busy season this year. Hopefully, these storms will fizzle out.

We had a pleasant weekend. Just puttered around the house working on odd jobs. The front steps needed fixed, lawn mowed, garage cleaned, deck swept, etc. During one of our breaks on the yard swing. we noticed this movement in the hostas. Out came this really tiny and skinny kitten in the corner of the yard. She is so skinny, I am worried she is not going to get enough meat on her bones before winter gets here.  She appears to be about 2 months old. She is really friendly and cute.  She really eats well and I have been feeding her twice a day. Haven't named her yet and with two dogs, that have not grown up around cats, I am concerned about this situation. So far, just a bit of barking and the cat takes off and hides until the dogs go in the house.

I have a stack of diskette's with no idea if there is anything on them. Since, I don't use diskettes too much anymore, I am going to check and hopefully eliminate the majority. I have been on this cleaning and "clearing out" unused stuff for a couple of weeks. Guess that's not a bad thing. At least it gives me more room.

Hope everyone has a good week!

Well, it's Labor Day Weekend, at least here in the US.

I always think of this weekend being the end of summer and the start of fall. When I was in school, this was the last weekend of freedom and it meant the school would start on Tuesday. Now, the kids have been in school for a couple of weeks.

It's the last big family get together for picnics and swimming. The plants are starting to prepare for fall too. My rose plants are have started to develope hips and many plants have already dropped their seeds for next years growth. Fall is for the changing colors, cooler days and chilly nights.

Time for a new season, time for reflection.

Have a great weekend!