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This necklace is our daughter's.  My mother bought it for her when she was two.  Now, her daughter wears it.  Precious.

 

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DIXIE, ELVIS AND A SINGING BABY

 

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TEXTING

 

The post said the driver was texting.  The phone was found in his hand.  His head was found in the back seat.

 

One picture is worth a million nagging blog posts.

 

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DIXIE FREEZE PLUS GIGGLE

Parts of Dixie are frozen and shut down.  So far, our part is still fine with just a dusting of snow but very cold temps.  We are all trying to stay warm and safe. 

 

A friend posted this on Facebook so I sent it to a couple of my friends and just had to post it on my little blog.  Enjoy.

 

My electric blanket is calling my name. 

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FRIDAY

It's finally Friday.  It's been a long week.

 

I am ready for the weekend!!

 

U!

 

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TEXAS DID THE RIGHT THING!

I lived in Texas several times growing up.  I love that state and claim it as my own.  I love the cowboy boots, the jeans, the hats, all of it.

 

Texas did the right thing this week.  They executed an animal that has been kept alive for years.  This animal shot a young police officer three times in the neck and head and then ran after the car crashed.

 

He deserved what he got. 

 

RIP for the officer.

 

http://news.msn.com/crime-justice/texas-executes-man-despite-opposition-from-mexico

 

 

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LIFE LESSON ABOUT YOUR HAIR

This is a lesson to be learned that will improve your life.

 

When you go into a salon for a haircut or a trim and shape up, ALWAYS take a picture of the style you want.  It can be out of a magazine or an actual picture of yourself with the way you have been wearing your hair.  The key word is ALWAYS.

 

I found a new stylist who did a great job on my hair last time.  It was the best haircut I've ever had in my life!  So, when I drove by the salon, noticed there were no cars in front, I decided to go in as a walk in, which this salon advertises that it does. 

 

Long story short, I explained how I wanted my hair.  She agreed, so I thought.  But, I left the place with what I would term as a shag.  Instead of being longer, one length except textured for body, I have layers all over my head with thinning on the ends. 

 

My hair is thin enough already!!

 

It took me several years to get over a haircut like this.  Now, I am going to have to grow it out again.  I should have taken the time to come to the house, retrieve the picture and drive back to the salon.  

 Sigh.

 

I should have known she was not paying attention when she turned my back to the over sized mirror on the wall.  I will go back to her this summer when I go in for a very short style to be able to handle the hot weather here in Dixie but still I don't like what I'm wearing now.

 

Live and learn.

 

Gag.

 

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TUESDAY MONEY SAVING TIP

Hello Everyone!  It is Tuesday again in Dixie so it is time for a money saving tip.

 

The tip has to do with laundry. 

 

If you or your Hubbie wear jeans, then you know how heavy they are when wet.  You also know how long they take to dry in the dryer!  The longer the cycle, the more electricity, the higher the power bill at the end of the day.

 

This is the hint:

 

Never put wet jeans into the dryer. 

 

Take the pair out, hang on the back of a chair, water proof of course, or hang on a hanger making sure the waist is around the hanger, opening the inside to the jeans.  Dry over night.  The next day, the jeans should be dry or close to being completely dry. 

 

BUT also very stiff.

 

Take the jeans put them in the dryer now with a dryer sheet for about 10 minutes or so, longer if needed.

 

The jeans will come out soft and ready to wear.

 

Easy and less money to the local power company!  After all, it is YOUR money!

 

Stay warm.  Cold weather is on it's way.

 

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NEW PASTOR

Our local church has been without a pastor for going on six months. 

 

Yesterday was the first official candidate. 

 

Now, we, the body, will pray about the decision with a vote slated for two weeks.

 

It's pretty exciting. 

 

Change is coming.

 

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SON AND SARAH

The youngest son has a new relationship.  Her name is Sarah.  She is sweet and beautiful.  Tada.

The best surprises come when you least expect them or are even planning for them!

 

Yeah, God does that!

 

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