Thursday, October 30, 2008

VOTE for CHANGE!!!

Family and Friends....
Normally, I don't openly share my political views. When I was a school teacher, my students would ask me who I was voting for. I never shared my own personal views, as I didn't want to sway their opinions. I tried to be unbiased. Now that I am retired, I feel free to express my opinions in a "respectful" way. I was raised in a Republican farm community. My grandparents and mother usually voted for Republicans. My dad usually voted for Democrats. When I got married and my husband became a union member, my politics changed. I also became a member of NEA and tended to vote for Democrats.

This year's election is so important. Most Americans agree that the last 8 years under President Bush have been disasterous. We can't continue fighting two wars and spending billions of dollars every month in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our own economy is in shambles. We must vote for a candidate who can start fixing everything Bush broke! Senator McCain has said that he has voted with Bush 90% of the time....how is that "change"? I used to like McCain, but his negative campaign, lies, and political views are not going to fix our problems. I have been impressed with Senator Obama. He is steady and consistant with his message. I truly believe he will make the best president!

If you are still undecided or need some help in figuring out this election, here's a wonderful blog written by an 82 year old woman who has the spunk "to tell it like it is"!

http://margaretandhelen.wordpress.com/2008/10/30/if-you-are-undecided-youre-not-paying-attention/

VOTE on November 4th!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Recent project....

Last week I stopped at a local antique store and found two old boat oars and a large sign that said "Water Sports". I walked away from them three times, but they kept calling be back! I finally gave in and bought them. Of course, Tom was the one to climb the 13 foot ladder to install the large sign. (He's such a great husband!) We rearranged a few things on our water ski "shelves" and placed the oars under the skis. I'm still looking for a vintage fishing vest, old life vest, or small metal tackle box to add to this display.
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Sunday, October 12, 2008

Megan and Wade ...recent photos!

My last blog was about Megan and Wade turning 31 on the same day... October 4th. I couldn't find a recent, clear photo of both of them, so I went back in the "archives" and found a photo of the two of them together. Here's a photo of each of them from this past summer enjoying Table Rock Lake. They are both still "kids" to me. I refuse to let them age....that means I'm getting older too!

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Saturday, October 4, 2008

Happy Birthday Megan and Wade!

Megan Amber Herring and Wade Franklin Cottrell were both born 31 years ago today! What a coincidence that they would meet in Lawrence and get married! He grew up in LeCompton, KS and she grew up in Bonner Springs, KS ...just 40 minutes apart on I70. Happy Birthday to both of you!!! We love you soooo much!
Mom and Dad
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