Stan and Ann's Ramblings

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

little bird lost it's home....

and Ann's green thumb...

what a rain will do for plants....

Monday, October 15, 2007

Happy Birthday Jonathan and many many more...

To one of the best Dad's I know... Happy Birthday, and many more. Love you and "wish you enough".... forever and a day!!

a mother and daughter in their last moments

Recently I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They
had announced the departure.

Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said, "I love you and I wish you enough".

The daughter replied, "Mom, our life together has been more than enough.Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom".

They kissed and the daughter left. The mother walked over to the window where I was seated.
Standing there I could see she wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on her privacy but she welcomed me in by asking, "Did you ever say good- bye to someone knowing it would be forever?".

Yes, I have," I replied. "Forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever good-bye?".

"I am old and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is - the next trip back will be for my funeral," she said.

"When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, 'I wish you enough'.May I ask what that means?".

She began to smile. "That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone". She paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail and she smiled even more. "When we said , 'I wish you enough', we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them". Then turning toward me, she shared the following as if she were reciting it from memory.

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear.

I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.

I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.

I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.

I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.

She then began to cry and walked away.

...'They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them ... but then an entire life to forget them.'

Grandma Moffat's green thumb.... and her morning glories... big big blooms this year....

Little baby Jake & Trisha Moffat photo taken today...

This is exciting... Grandkiddo number 6 is on the way... still in the oven due to come out in April of 2008.....

I don't honestly know which is more exciting.... grandbaby coming or Trisha and Jake's faces lighting up from all the excitement!!! what a wonderful day.....

Saturday, October 13, 2007

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Thursday, October 11, 2007

The Ballad of Job

(Taken from the book of Job)

Come and listen to my story 'bout a man named Job

A righteous man, and the richest on the globe

Then one day, just to test Job's faith

God allowed Satan to take it all away

Flocks, that is, all his servants, his children too.

Well the next thing you know, Job was tempted to deny

Kinfolk said, "Job, curse God and die!"

Said, "Only sinners get this kind of grief!"

But he stood fast and he held onto his belief

"The Lord gives, the Lord takes away.

Blessed be the name of the Lord!"

Now it's time to say goodbye to Job and all his pain

Even all that trouble wouldn't make him curse God's name

And then the Lord gave him more children for posterity

And then a heapin' helpin' of his old prosperity.

Riches, that is. God is faithful.

Whatever happens, y'all praise God now, hear?

Al Gore's lies.....

Al Gore’s award-winning climate change documentary was littered with nine inconvenient untruths, a judge ruled yesterday.

Deck of Cards

It was during the Vietnam conflict, a bunch of soldiers had been on a long hike and they arrived in a town called Saigon. And the next morning being Sunday, several of the boys went to Church. After the Chaplain had read the prayer, the text was taken up next.

Those of the boys who had a prayer book took them out, but this one boy had only a deck of cards, and so he spread them out. The Sergeant in charge of the soldiers saw the cards and said, "Soldier, put away those cards." After the services was over, the soldier was taken prisoner and brought before the Provost Marshall.

The Marshall said, "Sergeant, why have you brought this man
here?" "For playing cards in church, Sir." "And what have you to say for yourself, son?" "Much, Sir," replied the soldier. The Marshall said, "I hope so, for if not I shall punish you more than any man was ever punished." The soldier said, "Sir, I have been on the march for about six days. I have neither a Bible nor a prayer book, but I hope to satisfy you, Sir, with the purity of my intentions." And with that, the boy started his story:

"You see Sir, when I look at the Ace, it reminds me that there
is but one God.And the Deuce reminds me that the Bible is divided into two parts, the Old and the New Testaments.

When I see the Trey, I think of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.

And when I see the Four, I think of the four Evangelists who preached the Gospel; there was Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

And when I see the Five, it reminds me of the five wise virgins who trimmed their lamps; there were ten of them: five were
wise and were saved, five were foolish and were shut out.

When I see the Six, it reminds me that in six days, God made this great heaven and earth.

When I see the Seven, it reminds me that on the seventh day, God
rested from His great work.

And when I see the Eight, I think of the eight righteous persons God saved when He destroyed this earth; there was Noah, his wife, their sons and their wives.

And when I see the Nine, I think of the lepers our Savior cleansed, and nine out of the ten didn't even thank Him.

When I see the Ten, I think of the Ten Commandments God
handed down to Moses on a table of stone.

When I see the King, it reminds me that there is but one King of Heaven, God Almighty.

And when I see the Queen, I think of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is Queen ofHeaven.

And the Jack or Knave is the Devil.

When I count the number of spots on a deck of cards, I find 365, the number of days in a year.
There are 52 cards, the number of weeks in a year.

There are 4 suits, the number of weeks in a month.

There are 12 picture cards, the number of months in a year. There are 13 tricks, the number of weeks in a quarter.
So you see, Sir, my pack of cards serves me as a Bible, an Almanac and a Prayer Book."

"And friends, the story is true, because my son was that soldier."

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

CENTENNIAL PARADE WILL BE THIS SUNDAY AT 2 PM

HELLO EVERYBODY 10/10/07

JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THIS CENTENNIAL PARADE WILL BE THIS SUNDAY AT 2 PM. IN OKLAHOMA CITY. RAIN OR SHINE!!!

IT WILL BE PROBABLY THE MOST ELABORATE PARADE OF MOST OF OUR LIFETIMES
IT IS SLIPPING UP ON US AND IS ALMOST GONE, BEFORE WE ACTUALLY KNOW OF IT.

SO, GET ON LINE, CHECK IT OUT...THEN IT IS UP TO YOU...IF YOU MISS IT, AT LEAST YOU KNEW OF IT.

SINCERELY,
SHARON ROBINSON
tp://www.okcentennialparade.com/parade.html

Don't know who I will support for Pres yet.... but ... take the quiz.... I can tell you who I don't want to win... haha...

History Quiz - 2007

A little history lesson: If you don't know the answer make your best guess. Answer all the questions before looking at the answers. Who said it? [

1) "We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good."

A. Karl Marx
B. Adolph Hitler
C. Joseph Stalin
D. None of the above

2) "It's time for a new beginning, for an end to government of the few, by the few, and for the few...and to replace it with shared responsibility for shared prosperity."

A. Lenin
B. Mussolini
C. Idi Amin
D. None of the Above

3) "(We)...can't just let business as usual go on, and that means something has to be taken away from some people."

A. Nikita Khrushev
B. Josef Goebbe ls
C. Boris Yeltsin
D. None of the above

4) "We have to build a political consensus and that requires people to give up a little bit of their own...in order to create this common ground."

A. Mao Tse Dung
B. Hugo Chavez
C. Kim Jong Il
D. None of the above

5) "I certainly think the free-market has failed."

A. Karl Marx
B. Lenin
C. Molotov
D. None of the above

6) "I think it's time to send a clear message to what has become the most profitable sector in (the) entire economy that they are being watched."

A. Pinochet
B. Milosevic
C. Saddam Hussein
D. None of the above

Answers:

(1) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 6/29/2004
(2) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 5/29/2007
(3) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 6/4/2007
(4) D. None o f the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 6/4/2007
(5) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 6/4/2007
(6) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 9/2/2005

Be afraid. Be very, very afraid

Tuesday, October 09, 2007

DON'T SQUAT WITH YER SPURS ON: A COWBOY'S GUIDE TO LIFE

DON'T SQUAT WITH YER SPURS ON: A COWBOY'S GUIDE TO LIFE

by Texas Bix Bender

* Never kick a fresh cow chip on a hot day.

* There's two theories to arguin' with a woman. Neither one works.

* Don't worry about bitin' off more than you can chew. Your mouth is

probably a whole lot bigger'n you think.

* If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try

orderin' somebody else's dog around.

* Never ask a man the size of his spread.

* After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started

roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The

moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.

* If you find yourself in a hole the first thing to do is stop

diggin'.

* Never smack a man who's chewin' tobacco.

* It don't take a genius to spot a goat in a flock of sheep.

* Never ask a barber if he thinks you need a haircut.

* Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from

bad judgment.

* Always drink upstream from the herd.

* Never drop your gun to hug a grizzly.

* If you're ridin' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and

then to make sure it's still there.

* When you give a lesson in meanness to a critter or a person, don't

be surprised if they learn their lesson.

* When you're throwin' your weight around, be ready to have it thrown

around by somebody else.

* Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier'n puttin' it

back.

* Always take a good look at what you're about to eat. It's not so

important to know what it is, but it's critical to know what it was.

* The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it

back in your pocket.

* Never miss a good chance to shut up.

Monday, October 08, 2007

uhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... BEEF.......

NEWSLETTER ISSUE: October 8, 2007

Dear stan,
Gather the family together this week for an easy fall supper.

Easy Autumn Beef Stew
Fully-cooked boneless beef pot roast makes this simple stew a snap to prepare. Adding a few ingredients — mushrooms, onions, red wine and marjoram — takes the dish to a whole new level. Serve over noodles, and pair with crusty bread and a green salad for a complete meal. View recipe

Did You Know?
There are many convenient beef products available at the supermarket. From fully-cooked pot roasts to frozen meatballs and burgers, there's something for every taste and budget.

Your Weekly Beef

You asked, we answered. Keep the questions coming!

Q: I love the ease of buying frozen ready-to-cook ground beef patties. What's the best way to ensure I'm cooking them properly?
A: In addition to following manufacturer's directions on the package of frozen ground beef patties, cook to 160°F. Remember frozen patties may take extra cooking time vs. fresh patties to reach the correct internal temperature. A thermometer is the best way to ensure safety and determine the doneness of meat. Check out more information on cooking with ground beef.

Tell us your quirky stories, ask burning questions and share personal ponderings about beef!

Confident with a Meat Thermometer?

Insert an instant-read thermometer horizontally from the side into the center of a ground beef patty and make sure the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Click here for a fact sheet with important information you should know about meat thermometers.

BUILDING BETTER BURGERS Video!

Check out this helpful how-to video, covering everything from shaping burgers to successful grilling techniques - plus great serving ideas. Click here to view.

Question....

Question

The beginning of eternity
The end of time and space
The beginning of every end,
And the end of every place.

what is it?

I am SMILING 'tishe'.....

by Trisha...
Ms. Madison had about 15 hair clips in her hair... and can you tell how much she was smiling... hahahaha....

lots of fun and good times...

you won't see Andrew in these photos cuz he was either eating, sleeping or watching tv.... now Madison on the other hand.. haha...

Grandma and I had a ball with Andrew and Madison over the weekend... Heather and Paul had a quick get away... for a few days and Grandma Joan and Grandpa Roy kept the kiddos for a couple of days and we kept them for a couple...

Enjoy the cooler weather, even if it's for only a day...